Training

Being involved in research does mean that it is a requirement for a GP to complete the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, as some study teams may require this before being involved in studies. Depending on what RSI level your practice is on will depend on how many people are required to have their GCP's complete, we do encourage everyone involved in research in the practice to complete their training. 

This training can be done online. As well as online training we can arrange to set up face-to-face training, which we recommend for everyone who is completely new to research.

Your research CV should be completed when signing up for research and updated on a yearly basis. Click the button below for a link to the blank document you can download, edit, print and return back to us. 

Research Ready® is a quality assurance programme for all research-active UK GP practices. It is designed in line with the UK Research Governance Framework's legal, ethical, professional, and patient safety requirements. The programme serves to provide information, support and guidance to accredited practices in research.

Please note that this is not a requirement for our RSI scheme but we do highly recommend the Research Ready Accreditation. 

This training is approprate for staff working to support research delivery where you are following clearly defined processes such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This training is appropriate where the work does not involve being delegated any specifc duties. This is NOT an Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Course). You may also be asked to complete this course as part of your Introduction Training (by any NHS Trust R&D department) or by a specific research study sponsor.

Research staff who are required to complete GCP training should complete e-learning 'An Intridduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP' course and any additional learning instructed by study spondors, and trust R&D departments. 

This resource is aimed at staff who are working in health, care and community settings, organisations or providers, such as social care or the local authority, who would like to know more about how to support research. Thus resource can serve as an introduction to the standards involved in research such as how to manage your research records and collect good quality data. 

The Associate PI scheme is a six-month in-work training opportunity, providing practical experience for health and care professionals starting their research careers. 

Individuals who would not normally have the opportunity to take part in clinical research in their day to day role have the chance to experience what it means to work on and deliver an NIHR portfolio trial under the mentorship of an enthusiastic Local PI. 

Participating healthcare professionals recieve formal recognition of engagement in NIHR Portfolio research studies through the certification of Associate PI status, endorsed by the NIHR and Royal Colleges.