1. Clinical Research Facilities supporting Global Health
Paula Darroch
Clinical Research Facility Nurse Manager
UKCRF Network Conference
Manchester 2016

2. Objectives Overview of Twinning between Guys and St Thomas’ (GSTT)
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Objectives
Overview of Twinning between Guys and St Thomas’ (GSTT)
Visit to Cape Town to attend Global Health Network events in November 2015
Development of the nurse blogs and plans for the future
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3. Twinning - Where it all began
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Twinning - Where it all began
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4. Guy’s and St Thomas’ and the University of Cape Town
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ and the University of Cape Town
Two-way, mutually beneficial exchange started on an equal footing between two groups that represents a formal and substantive collaboration between organisations
Promote sharing of ideas, skills and learning from each other through exchange of information and technology transfer
Twinning provides opportunities for support and peer mentoring.
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5. UCT Research Centre Biomedical Research Centre
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UCT Research Centre
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6. Types of Twinning Training exchanges On-site training Study tours
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Types of Twinning
Training exchanges
On-site training
Study tours
Information exchanges
Technical exchanges
Collaboration on technical initiatives
Reciprocity is key – both institutions benefit.
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Achievements to date
Hosted a visit to GSTT by Professor Karen Barnes (UCT)
Hosted a visit to GSTT by Liz Allen and Dr Phumla Sinxadi
Teleconferences to plan future collaboration between UCT, Oxford and GSTT
Identified staff from both organisations willing to participate
Paula Darroch and Paul Cross invited and funded to travel to the 3rd annual conference of Global Health in Cape Town
Presented at the Nurses and Quality sessions and conducted an audit of the facilities
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8. Achievements to date Biomedical Research Centre
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Achievements to date
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9. Nurses meeting Biomedical Research Centre
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Nurses meeting
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10. Similar challenges Lack of recognition within Nursing profession
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Similar challenges
Lack of recognition within Nursing profession
Inappropriate line management
Misunderstanding of role responsibilities
Isolation was common
Employed on short term contracts
Inadequate or no job descriptions
Minimal opportunities for professional development
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11. Shared goals in research nursing
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Shared goals in research nursing
Development of Clinical Academic Careers
Recruitment and Retention
Diversifying research staff
Recognition of the Speciality
Integrating with wider clinical community
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Nurse’ blogs
Nurse exchange of ideas designed to facilitate discussion, interaction and knowledge sharing and raise the profile of research nursing
First blog to go live on the GHN website on August 1st focusing on an individual’s journey into research nursing
Variety of topics planned ranging from focus on support available, challenges of the role through to opportunities for knowledge sharing and continuous learning
Supported by communications teams from both organisations.
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13. Examples of Twinning

14. What needs to be in place
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What needs to be in place
Equal participation on level ground
All interactions based on mutual respect, honesty, trust and transparency
Organisational integrity, honouring commitments, individual and organisational recognition and respect
Must be equal contribution to all activities, jointly prepared and agreed action plan
A written commitment is strongly suggested to avoid misunderstanding between collaborators.
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15. Could you engage in twinning?
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Could you engage in twinning?
What collaboration opportunities exist? What would you offer, as a twin?
Would twinning be a useful mechanism for career development for you personally?
What would you gain from having a twin (organisation and individual)?
What are the limitations that you can see?
eLearning?
How can we take this forward?
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16. How to get involved Basic Download free tools and templates
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How to get involved
Basic
Download free tools and templates
Join discussions
Use the resource articles
Take eLearning courses
Build training profile
Join regional faculty plans
Contributor
Start discussions
Write an article or share something you’ve developed
Write a blog about your trial
Share news and research
Events/training
Senior Contributor
Run a free skills-sharing workshop with your twin
Run a seminar
Run a skills month or ‘ask the expert’ panel
Promote Global Health Trials and sharing of resources
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17. Thank you Karen Barnes (UCT) Liz Allen (UCT) Cody Leisegang (UCT)
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Thank you
Karen Barnes (UCT)
Liz Allen (UCT)
Cody Leisegang (UCT)
Paul Cross (GSTT)
Katila George (GSTT)
Tamzin Furtado (Global Health)
SA/ NRF Newton Fund
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St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London