Training activity information
Details
Develop and agree a project proposal with your training officer/workplace supervisor
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Identifying a research question
- Defining aims and objectives
- Time management
- Risk management
- Ethical approval and governance
- Methodology
- Stakeholder and patient involvement
- Data analysis
- Sharing findings
- Patient centred care
Reflective practice guidance
The guidance below is provided to support reflection at different time points, providing you with questions to aid you to reflect for this training activity. They are provided for guidance and should not be considered as a mandatory checklist. Trainees should not be expected to provide answers to each of the guidance questions listed.
Before action
- What specific knowledge of research methodology, ethics, data protection, or Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) do you need before embarking on this activity?
- What possible challenges might you face in defining the project scope, incorporating PPI standards, or planning data analysis?
In action
- As you develop your project question are you ensuring it remains valid and focused and aligned with the intended outcomes?
- What decisions are you making regarding the classification of the project (i.e., research, service improvement, or audit) as the development of your question progresses?
- How are you actively considering and incorporating ethical requirements and PPI standards throughout the drafting process?
- How are you adapting your approach based on feedback or guidance sought from your training officer/supervisor while developing the question?
On action
- What were the key elements of the research question that were agreed upon, and what specific issues regarding methodology or ethics required discussion?
- What skills (e.g., structured planning, risk assessment, synthesis of complex requirements) did you develop or improve during the process of drafting and agreeing the research question?
- What specific actions or ‘next steps’ will you take to address any outstanding development areas identified, such as refining the data management plan?
Beyond action
- How has the experience of developing your research question contributed to your holistic understanding of the research project lifecycle in healthcare?
- How might the transferable skills gained (e.g., ethical considerations, structured planning) support you in preparing for observed ‘in-person’ assessments for the module?
- Considering this training activity, how might you refine your approach to managing a project, including aspects like time management and risk, in your future career as a Clinical Scientist?
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Identify a valid project question. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Plan and prepare a proposal for a project to improve patient care considering appropriate elements including methodology, ethics, data analysis and patient and public involvement. |