Clinical Research Practitioners
The term Clinical Research Practitioner (CRP) is an umbrella title for a number of roles in research delivery where the post holder is not currently registered as a healthcare profession but where they have a patient-facing element.
Common job titles for CRPs can include:
Clinical Studies Officer
Research Practitioner
Clinical Trials Practitioner
Clinical Trials Officer
The post holder will often have a degree, although not always.
CRPs are crucial to delivering the clinical research that is transforming treatment and care in the NHS and social care. They bring a wealth of research knowledge and expertise to the delivery of safe, ethical and high quality clinical research. Around a quarter of the workforce funded by the NIHR Clinical Research Network are working in CRP roles, and their enthusiasm and expertise is essential to the future of clinical research.
In CRN East of England we have established a small steering committee who will be taking forward CRP activities in the region. They can be contacted via crneoe.training@nihr.ac.uk.
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Our CRP Community
Find out more about our CRN East of England CRP Community, including our CRP Engagement Leads, and our growing group of CRP Advocates.
The CRP Accredited Register
The CRP Accredited Register is now available for CRPs to join. By joining the Accredited Register, CRPs can demonstrate to patients, colleagues and employers that they are competent, trustworthy and committed to achieving high standards of personal behaviour and technical competence.
Professional Standards Authority accredited registers set standards for practitioners working in unregulated health and care occupations. A successful application to an accredited register demonstrates that practitioners meet a defined set of standards and work within an agreed scope of practice. Being part of an accredited register also provides the means to take action should there be concerns about a registrant’s fitness to practice. The accredited registers programme is supported by NHS Employers.
You can find out more about the NIHR Directory and Register by visiting the NIHR AHCS website. You will be able to find out whether you are eligible to apply and, if so, to preview the documents that you will need to complete.
The CRP Directory
The Clinical Research Practitioner Directory is an exciting venture that aims to promote a strong professional identity for CRPs and provide assurance for patients.
The Directory is a collaboration between the NIHR and the Academy for Healthcare Science. It provides a space for consultation, and submission of an application for those seeking accredited registration as CRPs.
Find out more and sign up here.
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