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Evidence, research and development KSBs

04

Resource Code

Core knowledge, skills and behaviours statements
7E1

Acts as a role model for the wider team by promoting a positive research culture.

7E2

Further enhance knowledge of research approaches including advanced evaluation methods to promote and embed evidence in practice.

7E3

Identify and apply impact measures and use findings to enhance practice.

7E4

Demonstrate the ability to search, critically appraise and synthesize evidence to inform practice and to underpin audit/ research/quality improvement activity.

7E5

Share good practice and the lessons learned from audit, research and quality improvement activity locally, and nationally through professional and peer reviewed processes.

7E6

Utilise appropriate polices to ensure support for clinical research activity and adherence to research governance, including Good Clinical Practice, ethics, data protection and confidentiality.

7E7

Demonstrate the ability to use a wide range of Quality Improvement/Clinical Audit/Research skills to improve practice and supports others to do so.

7E8

Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise complex/professional problems and issues and help others do the same.

7E9

Develop original and creative solutions to problems and support others to do so.

7E10

Contribute to the wider research agenda through initiating or supporting NMAHP led research activity.

7E11

Facilitate collaborative links between clinical practice and research through proactive engagement, networking with academic, clinical and other active researchers.

Specific Evidence, research and development - KSBs for vaccinators

Resource Code

Specific knowledge, skills and behaviours for vaccinators 
VAC 7E12

Leads evaluation of digital tools used in vaccination pathways, ensuring they meet accessibility standards and reduce health inequalities.

VAC 7E13

Uses data derived from digital vaccination tools to support audit, quality improvement, or service redesign.

VAC 7E14

Leads the integration of research and evidence into vaccination clinic practice, evaluating outcomes and using findings to inform service development and innovation.

VEC 7E15

Contributes to the development, interpretation and dissemination of vaccination safety policy and guidance by leading audits, synthesising evidence and ensuring learning informs practice

VEC 7E16

Analyse and interpret epidemiological and surveillance data to inform strategic decisions, drive continuous evidence-based improvements, and lead comprehensive post-outbreak reviews to enhance future practice.

VEC 7E17

Leads research into integrated models of vaccination delivery and publishes findings to inform national strategy.

VEC 7E18

Drives innovation and service development across the system by leading research, applying evidence, and evaluating outcomes to improve population health through vaccination.