Applications are now OPEN
What does the internship offer?
This is a 48 day programme that takes place over 12 months.
The programme is funded by Health Education England working in the West Midlands (HEE-WM) and is designed to act as a first step onto the HEE/National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Programme for non-medical healthcare professions.
- A structured taught programme enabling interns to develop skills in the design and delivery of clinical research – aligned with University of Birmingham Masters in Research
- Access to observational and practical placements to provide an insight into a real world research or academic environment
- One to one supervision from a clinical academic supervisor throughout the programme
- Development of a clinical academic portfolio to support and evidence learning during and following the programme
- There are no programme fees and we provide a single payment grant to your employer for your time on the programme
- Access to the UoB education facilities
- Independent study time to complete programme work
The internship links to the Health Education England (HEE) Research and Innovation Strategy and Clinical Academic Careers Framework. The framework aims to provide a clear pathway from the start of clinicians’ careers with internships, through to those wishing to undertake senior clinical lectureships.
Please email clinicalacademics@uhb.nhs.uk for the application form.
Due to the current circumstances of the Covid-19 crisis, the deadline for applications has been extended to 15th June 2020 – midday
**Please note that interviews will likely be scheduled mid-July, but this is subject to change.
READ MORE ABOUT THE HEE/NIHR TRAINING PATHWAY
For further information about the internship programme, please refer to the related pages or contact the clinical academic programmes team.
tel: +44 (0) 121 371 4245
email: clinicalacademics@uhb.nhs.uk
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