Clinical Academics (CAs) are clinically active health researchers, undertaking academic roles whilst also providing clinical expertise within health and social care settings.
The Department of Health (2012) defines a clinical academic as a healthcare professional who
• engages concurrently in clinical practice and research
• provides clinical and research leadership in the pursuit of innovation and delivery of excellent evidence-based healthcare.
The research they do
• informs and improves the effectiveness, quality and safety of patient care.
Clinical academics
• focus on building a research-led care environment for patients
• challenge existing practice as well as working within and contributing to a research rich environment leading the way towards achieving excellence in patient outcome and healthcare.
Find out more about how to become a clinical academic and read the stories of other clinical academics here.
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