Creating a flexible workforce that embraces research and innovation. Professor Nicki Latham planned to discuss how Health Education England’s responsibility to create a flexible workforce that embraces research and innovation will help to address the challenges facing the health and social care system in the coming years. Nicki has a background in research and academia and is passionate about evidence based practice and decision making. The presentation will cover Nicki’s personal research journey; showcase HEE’s Research and Innovation Strategy and associated Clinical Academic Careers Framework; and explain how evidence-based practice can also help to facilitate changes in the workforce and education.