How the RSS Mentoring Scheme benefited me? Mr Apostolos Fakis Head of Medical Statistics and Data Management Research, Development & Innovation Department Derby Clinical Trials Support Unit 23 rd May 2017
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FOCUS & MOTIVATION Enrolled for GradStat Mentoring scheme Where to go next Focus on what I want How to achieve it
CHALLENGE & DEVELOP Attended statistical courses (e.g. multilevel modeling, missing data & multiple imputations, meta-analyses) Expanded my knowledge on data management and database build Enrolled for part-time Doctorate at Health and Social Care Practice Collaborations & partnerships with other accredited CTUs Led service improvements (e.g. research process map, surveys, communication activities)
CONFIDENCE & INSIRATION Took on Senior Medical Statistician role Got involved in large multi-centre clinical trials Acted as data manager & built a database (Rave) Led tendering process for an EDC system Started building stats and data team Continuous personal & professional development
RECOGNITION • Being & seen as the expert • Involved in decision making • The Science Council CPD Award • Member of RSS Council • Honorary Professor • Head of Medical Statistics & Data Management
FUTURE Mentoring GradStat to achieve their CStat Status 1. Personal Development – Develop Leadership Skills – Coaching & mentoring skills 2. Professional Development – Develop my people and create high performing team – Maintain high quality & improve services
Contact Details Apostolos.Fakis@nhs.net 01332 785519
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