Clinical Academic Roles
Clinical academic pharmacy combines a clinical
role with a research role, bringing together the
advantages of both roles.
You will work in a
traditional clinical setting, e.g. hospital or community
pharmacy, developing your clinical skills, and will
be undertaking research at the same time. Your
research will usually contribute to your day to
day practice and will have an impact on patient
care.
There are many paths that can be taken to
establishing a clinical academic career, one of which
is the HEE/NIHR Clinical Academic Programme
for non-medical professionals (ICAP) which has
recently become available in England. There is not
currently an equivalent scheme in Scotland or
Wales.
Funding awards will usually cover your salary,
fees and expenses incurred whilst you are training
and conducting your research.