Residents will have access to a range of research related opportunities across GSTT and the NIHR South London Research Delivery Network (RDN).
Participants will be allocated a research active clinical mentor who they will meet at the start and end of the residency. They will be introduced to NHS clinical research in practice and to research active clinicians and clinical academics. Alongside placements and self-directed activities, residents will have access to a range of potential opportunities, enabling them to complete their personal objectives.
Participants will familiarise themselves with the work of ACORN and participate in appropriate opportunities for learning, support and development. Each participant will have an agreed number of hours of placement with a clinical research delivery team, in addition to time for other self-directed learning and engagement in wider events and opportunities.
Below are some of the research engagement opportunities that may be available:
- Events (including workshops, seminars and webinars) that showcase the use and benefits of research within Health and Care services as well as the full breadth of opportunities available from research delivery through to academic
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- Activities (e.g. resources, training opportunities) that promote a positive and inclusive culture within research
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- Targeted opportunities that engage under-represented groups in research
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- Networking opportunities with researchers and stakeholders involved in Health and Care research
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- Mentoring programmes providing insights into research and career development support
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- The creation of innovative resources, including the use of multimedia projects
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- Opportunities to gain experience of research activities within Health and Care organisations (e.g. within NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Industry)
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- Introductory training within relevant areas including research methods, patient and public involvement in research, research ethics, science writing or preparing grant applications
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