Clinical Academia: Getting Started

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Clinical Academia: Getting Started is a Manchester Catalys podcast supporting healthcare professionals who are considering their first steps into research. Through conversations with experienced clinical academics and early career researchers, the series demystifies clinical academia, explores common barriers, and shares practical advice on getting involved in research alongside clinical practice. If you've ever wondered whether research could be part of your career, this podcast is for you. All episodes are hosted by Dr Judith Johnson, Academic Clinical Psychologist.

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  1. 11h ago

    Nurse to Researcher: How to Get Started | UK Clinical Academia

    How can nurses turn the questions they encounter in everyday clinical practice into research that changes patient care? And what does it take to get started in nursing research?In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Dr Leanne Atkin, Vascular Nurse Consultant at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and Associate Professor at the University of Huddersfield, and Anu Baby, Critical Care Nurse and Lead Research Champion at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.Bringing together two different stages of the clinical academic journey, Leanne shares her experience of building an internationally recognised research career alongside advanced clinical practice, while Anu reflects on taking her first steps into nursing research, including publishing her first systematic review and presenting at a national critical care conference.Together, they explore why nurses are uniquely placed to identify research opportunities, how to turn clinical questions into research projects, and the importance of supportive networks, mentorship and opportunities to develop research skills. They also discuss the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with research and how nurses can build confidence to take that first step.Whether you're a nurse who has never considered research before, curious about getting involved in your first project, or looking to develop a clinical academic career, this episode offers practical advice and encouragement from two nurses at very different stages of their research journeys.Research isn't just something that happens somewhere else. Nurses can lead it, shape it and use it to transform patient care.▶ Watch the full Clinical Academia: Getting Started series:   • Clinical Academia: Getting Started  ▶ Subscribe to Manchester Catalys:   / @manchestercatalys  Manchester Catalys supports non-medical and non-dental registered healthcare professionals based at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester.

    Nurse to Researcher: How to Get Started | UK Clinical Academia

  2. Oct 7

    Radiographer to Researcher: How to Get Started | UK Clinical Academia

    How do radiographers get started in research, and how can they build a clinical academic career alongside practice?In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Gill Harrison, an established radiography & sonography researcher, and Rebecca Scott, an early-career radiographer, to explore their different experiences of getting started in research and developing a clinical academic career.Drawing on different stages of the journey, Gill and Rebecca discuss finding opportunities to get involved in research, balancing clinical practice with research, developing confidence and expertise, navigating setbacks and the importance of supportive colleagues, mentors and networks.They also reflect on the different routes into clinical academia, how research can shape clinical practice, and what they would say to radiographers who are curious about research but are not sure where to begin.Whether you are considering your first research project, looking for ways to develop your research experience alongside clinical practice, or wondering whether a clinical academic career could be right for you, this episode offers practical and honest advice from two radiographers at different stages of their research journeys.

    Radiographer to Researcher: How to Get Started | UK Clinical Academia

  3. Sep 9

    Occupational Therapist to Researcher: How to Get Started | UK Clinical Academia

    How do occupational therapists get started in research, and how can they build a clinical academic career alongside practice?In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Gail Mountain and Tracey Elder, occupational therapy researchers, to explore what it means to get started in clinical academia. Drawing on different stages of the clinical academic journey, they discuss finding opportunities to get involved in research, balancing research with clinical practice, developing research skills and confidence, building supportive networks and navigating the challenges that can come with pursuing a clinical academic career.Whether you are an occupational therapist considering your first research project, looking for ways to develop your research experience alongside clinical practice, or wondering whether clinical academia could be part of your future, this conversation offers practical and honest advice to help you take the next step.

    Occupational Therapist to Researcher: How to Get Started | UK Clinical Academia

  4. Jul 28

    Midwifery: How Do You Get Started in Research? | Clinical Academia: Getting Started

    In this episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started,host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Soo Downe, an experienced clinical academic, and Meg Hyslop-Peart, an early career researcher, to explore the realities of taking your first steps into research within Midwifery. Drawing on their experiences at different stages of aclinical academic career, Soo and Meg discuss how they became involved in research, the opportunities that helped them get started, and the challenges they encountered along the way. Together, they share practical advice on finding funding opportunities, building supportive networks, balancing research alongside clinical practice, and developing the confidence to take that first step into research. Whether you're considering your first research project orwondering if clinical academia could be part of your future career, this episode offers valuable insights from two. Midwifery researchers who have successfully navigated the journey.

    Midwifery: How Do You Get Started in Research? | Clinical Academia: Getting Started

  5. Jul 1

    Physiotherapy: How Do You Get Started in Research? | Clinical Academia: Getting Started

    In the first episode of Clinical Academia: Getting Started, host Dr Judith Johnson is joined by Professor Dawn Edge, an experienced clinical academic, and Laura McGarrigle, an early career researcher, to explore the realities of taking your first steps into research within Physiotherapy. Drawing on their experiences at different stages of a clinical academic career, Dawn and Laura discuss how they became involved in research, the opportunities that helped them get started, and the barriers they encountered along the way. Together, they share practical advice, reflections, and encouragement for healthcare professionals who are curious about research but unsure where to begin. Whether you're considering your first research project or wondering if clinical academia could be part of your future career, this episode offers valuable insights from two Physiotherapy researchers who have successfully navigated the journey.

    Physiotherapy: How Do You Get Started in Research? | Clinical Academia: Getting Started

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    What is Clinical Academia: Getting Started?

    Our host, Dr Judith Johnson, explains what to expect from this new podcast series is and who it is for...

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Clinical Academia: Getting Started is a Manchester Catalys podcast supporting healthcare professionals who are considering their first steps into research. Through conversations with experienced clinical academics and early career researchers, the series demystifies clinical academia, explores common barriers, and shares practical advice on getting involved in research alongside clinical practice. If you've ever wondered whether research could be part of your career, this podcast is for you. All episodes are hosted by Dr Judith Johnson, Academic Clinical Psychologist.

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