If you are working with the Academy to deliver a research project within the NHS, you will need to undertake research training. The extent of the training will depend on the project you are involved with and can vary from a workshop in informed consent, to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
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GCP is the international ethical, scientific and practical standard to which clinical research is conducted. Familiarisation of the principles of GCP is required for all researchers undertaking their projects in Solent NHS Trust.
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These sessions include: the practicalities of undertaking a research project, informed consent for research, being a Principal Investigator, adverse events and documentation. These sessions provide guidance based on the principles of GCP and NHS research governance, but do not go into detail about the clinical trials regulations that cover research involving medicines and devices.
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We are really lucky to have two regional NIHR GCP Training Facilitators and they are able to provide the full day NIHR Introduction to GCP course which covers the clinical trials regulations. GCP training is transferable between organisations and is mandatory for those who undertake clinical trials involving medicines or devices. To access the full GCP training, or to access the online training, you will need to create an account on the NIHR Learning Management System.
