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Develop a career in Clinical Research and succeed in running Clinical Trials in the National Health Service (NHS)

What you will learn

To develop an understanding of the structure of clinical research within the NHS

Identify and acquire optimal skills and experience to begin a career in clinical research

Career progression and development in clinical research

Navigate job search, intentional positioning, and the application process that should at least guarantee you an interview

Free training and access to resources that will make you stand out from other applicants

Description

This course is all about how to acquire the optimal knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding career in clinical research within the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. This course covers what clinical research is, why it is important, how clinical research in structured in the NHS, and navigating available clinical research jobs in the NHS. It also provides access to free training and resources that you can begin to use to upskill and progress your career. Finishing this course brings you a step closer to your dream clinical research role. This is very possible with the right coaching, experience, and determination. This course prepares you for making this a reality.

Jobs in science are sometimes obscure. As a student, graduate or individual seeking a career change, a career in running clinical trials could be the option for you. The standard set by the International Conference on Harmonisation for Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) ensures that clinical trials produce credible and reliable data, and most importantly that the rights and wellbeing of trial patients or participants are protected. Clinical Research guidance has evolved over decades and so have the opportunities to take up clinical and operational roles. Clinical Research continues to grow and expand and the opportunities for job progression grow as well.

This course opens you up to the clinical research job space in the NHS. It opens you up to the job routes that you can begin to explore, and most importantly it equips you with the preparation and process knowledge of securing a role in clinical research within the NHS.

Disclaimer: This course content on Udemy reflects my personal views and does not necessarily represent the positions, strategies, or opinions of any NHS Trusts or NHS England.


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Content

Introduction

Welcome!
Learning Objectives
Who is This Course For?
About the Instructor
Finding Clinical Research Jobs within the NHS

Clinical Research in the NHS

Introduction to Section 2
What is Clinical Research?
Types of Clinical Research?
Key Stakeholders in a Clinical Research Study
Why is Clinical Research Important?
Clinical Research in the NHS

Pursuing a Career in Clinical Research

Introduction to Section 3
The Structure of Clinical Research (NHS)
Research and Development Organisation
Route 1 (Research Set Up)
Route 2 (Research Delivery)
Route 3 (Quality Assurance)
Route 4 (Other Research Delivery Roles)
Pursuing a Career in Clinical Research

Clinical Research training

Introduction to Section 4
Requirements to Consider
Clinical Research Courses – NIHR
NIHR Learn – Register and Self-enrol
The Learning Management System – Health Research Authority
University Clinical Research Courses
Clinical Research training

Navigating Job Applications

Introduction to Section 5
Key Considerations before Applying for a Job
Secure a Job Interview
Succeed at a Clinical Research Job Interview
Navigating Job Applications
Bonus Lecture