Take one day out to engage with your fellow clinical trial managers and build a plan to advance your delivery of an effective research trial. Through the sharing of both practical and strategic tools, you will leave this interactive workshop with the ability to progress your clinical research leadership and management.
In order for attendees to get the most out of this insightful course, places are limited. Please book your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Lead your team to deliver optimal clinical trials: what will you take away?
By offering practical advice to your NHS clinical research team, this event will tackle the key elements that ensure delivery of optimal research. Book your place to:
Attend this online NHS workshop from the comfort of your own home
Take away useful techniques and new skills to use in your day-to-day work routine:
9:30 |
Join, tech support and opportunity to network in breakout rooms
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10:00 |
Introduction, instructions and leader’s opening remarks
Karl Ward, Lead Nurse for Research and Innovation (Education), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Lead for the LTHT Research Academy, NIHR GCP Facilitator and Fellow, Higher Education Academy
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The changing clinical research landscape | |
Management and leadership in clinical research
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Setting strategy in clinical research | |
Clinical research strategy: identifying your direction and priorities
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Expression of interest, feasibility and projection | |
Feasibility: why is this important?
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Interactive discussion: How is research chosen to be conducted in your area?
Opportunity for attendees to share their experiences in meeting rooms, then return to the main conference to feedback with the course leader
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Feedback from interactive discussion: How is research chosen to be conducted in your area?
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Establishing, maintaining and facilitating oversight | |
Facilitating oversight: investigating the ‘what’ and ‘why’?
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Quality assurance in clinical research | |
Interactive discussion: where do you think problems can arise?
Opportunity for attendees to share their experiences in meeting rooms, then return to the main conference to feedback with the course leader
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Feedback from interactive discussion: where do you think problems can arise?
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Data quality in clinical research
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3:30 |
Chair’s closing remarks and close of workshop
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Share in first-hand experience
Karl has been described as a “brilliant presenter, very engaging and informative”, “very engaging” and “down to earth”. Karl will share his top tips and first-hand experiences to ensure you are at the top of your game for leading and managing your clinical trials.
Karl is a Lead Nurse for Research and Innovation (Education) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). He works centrally within the Research and Innovation directorate to support clinical research delivery throughout the trust. He has extensive clinical, educational, research and leadership experience. Karl is currently responsible for education and training for all staff involved in Clinical Research delivery and is the lead for the LTHT Research Academy. He acts as a source of expert advice in regulatory, governance and feasibility issues within the units he supports and the wider trust. Within the trust and regionally he has successfully developed, delivered and evaluated the package of training that is offered via the LTHT Research Academy. He is also a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) accredited Good Clinical Practice (GCP) facilitator and delivers educational sessions on GCP, research governance, informed consent and investigator oversight to all grades of research delivery staff at a local and regional level. Until recently he worked nationally for the NIHR Coordinating Centre and was an expert committee member of a local Health Research Authority Research Ethics Committee. He currently serves on the national Clinical Research Nursing sub-committee for the Royal College of Nursing Research Society and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Pricing Structure
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding
Expected attendees
Developed to advance your trust's clinical research strategies, this online workshop will be attended by Network and Academic Clinical Research Teams including:
Past attendee feedback
'The Speaker has a versatile knowledge on research, kept the course very interesting throughout the day. Very useful, enjoyed the topic on 'Clinical research strategy'-highlights why it is essential, such an eye opener. Helps identify strengths and areas for improvement'
The Imperial college Healthcare NHS Trust, February 2022
‘Delivered very well. I learnt a lot of stuff that i will be implementing in my work area. Thanks’
ESNEFT, February 2022
‘great workshop well organized very informative and well presented’
National University of Ireland Galway, February 2022
'Brilliant experience, friendly setting where ideas are encouraged and welcomed'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'I have really enjoyed my time spent in this forum. It has given me some food for thought and validated some others'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'I think the course was brilliant, it was really well set up and moderated'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'I wasn't sure what to expect but I have really enjoyed the content, the sharing and the potential to use this to develop my own knowledge and to help in developing the team I will be managing'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'Really good, informative course with really good interactive sessions. Best leadership course I have attended yet'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'Very good content and a lot to think about and develop within my team'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'I am very happy to have been nominated for this event and have taken several ideas to develop once I start my new job and things to read and follow up ahead of that. Great day!'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021
'The networking and collaborative dynamic has been great and really enjoyable. I've learnt a lot from others and Karl. Karl's experiences have been interesting to hear as they put the content into perspective and make them more relatable'
Clinical Research Leadership and Management, October 2021