Event Details
Costing NHS Commercial Clinical Research
What is it about?
This interactive day, has previously been described as “an excellent, well-structured overview”, and will share practical guidance for costing commercial and NHS trials – drawing you into the detail of the research process so that you can identify costing problems and anomalies. Through case study examples, you will solidify your understanding, control your finances and learn how to work effectively with research.
- This online forum is the equivalent to 5 hours Continuing Professional Development
Why should you attend?
By sharing systems and procedures, strategies and logic, this NHS course will help you to identify what is not reasonable, spot errors and correct formula. When confidence in costing is essential for effective control, this practical NHS course will help your learning by working through actual studies of difficult costing. By taking the day out you will have an unique opportunity to:
- Meet each other - turn on your videos and microphones in the breakout rooms and really interact with your peers
- Engage with your workshop leaders presentations and Q&A – in the main conference room
- Take part in facilitated interactive sessions – enabled by moderators in the breakout rooms
- Share feedback – using the chat box and moderators sharing content in the main conference room
Key learning outcomes
By working through examples of actual studies of difficult costing, this NHS study day will share cost templates and protocols, identifying potential problems and showing you what to look for. When many R&D Managers are not costing from the beginning, this NHS workshop will offer practical guidance on how to pick up a costing sheet and check through it thoroughly.
Who should attend?
If you don’t have an NHS background then this day will fill the gap in your knowledge, in terms of what research is involved. Aimed at clinical research staff at all levels, this is a participative seminar is ideal for:
- Clinical Researchers: focusing on the overall budgets and finances
- Finance Officers and Accountants: dedicated to keeping track of costs, income and invoicing
- Trial Co-ordinators: responsible for gathering costs and inputting figures for clinical trials
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
Have you considered sponsoring this day? Our events are carefully crafted and through our rigorous research we focus on and address the specific themes and topics that are driving the NHS forward. Please contact sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for further details.
Working with your association or network
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Past events
Last run in November 2020, this interactive online workshop was described as a “great summary and well structured” and “very well-organised and presented professionally”. Your workshop leader “David provided an excellent overview of costing commercial research” and shared “very detailed and valid information”.
Led by David Powell, Research Contracts Adviser, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, the timings will be: 9.10 Registration | 9.40 Start of day | 3.00 Close of day
| Salient Points of the NIHR Industry Costing Template An overview of the costing template Understanding how different values for different costs are derived Using the template to reflect the individual costs of your site | |
| Scenarios on the Reality of Costing Commercial Trials Identifying costs that are not covered and building a foundation to start budget negotiations Realities of costing commercial trials: sharing practical case studies and costing analysis Sharing successful and unsuccessful examples: key elements that can make a difference Common pitfalls: serious pitfalls getting your budgeting and timings right | |
| Interactive Session Practical Guidance for Costing Commercial Trials Solidifying your understanding of your cost base before entering cost negotiations Knowing the template & early identification of where your site costing issues & limits are Establishing confidence in costing: working together to establish true costing | |
| Costing Commercial Trials: Review and Q&A Examining your learning: comparison and expert insight Creating your action plan to take away | |
| Controlling Finances for your Commercial Research Portfolio: Managing Income and Expenditure Sharing systems and procedures to manage R&D’s departmental income and expenditure Strategies for income distribution: practicalities of disseminating income out to various departments |
Dedicate one day to developing a robust approach to your costing and internal financial management for commercial clinical research with David Powell who has been described as “calm and knowledgeable”, sharing “clear and concise information” and “relevant content”.
David Powell
Pricing Structure
This pricing structure applies across this conference and related events
- £299 + VAT one NHS or public sector place
- £249 + VAT (each) for two or three NHS or public sector places
- £199 + VAT (each) for four or more NHS or public sector places
- £599 + VAT one commercial organisation place
- Commercial companies are also invited to sponsor this day please contact sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for further details
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Reservations
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation, you can reserve your place with us. Please email reservemyplace@sbk-healthcare.co.uk with your details:
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Terms & Conditions
Travel
Travel is not included in the conference fee. It is the responsibility of each delegate to make their way to the conference venue in adequate time. The conference organisers are not liable for any delays or non-attendance resulting from delayed or suspended transportation.
Cancellations
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received in writing 28 days before the date of the event (less £90 administration charge). Notice of cancellation must be received in writing and submitted by contacting us here. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. You are still entitled to conference documentation in the event of cancellation.
Substitutions & Name Changes
Substitutions for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time. To inform us of a name change, please contact us here. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the venue, content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the conference format will not constitute a reason to refund the conference fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
Certification of Attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to each participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Fee
Registration fees are payable in advance. The fee includes documentation, refreshments and lunch, it does not include travel costs or accommodation. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, delegates without proof of payment will be asked for either a credit card guarantee on the day or to sign a proof of attendance form.
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Additional Documentation
If you are unable to attend or would like to pick up an additional set of documentation on the day, the event documentation is available for purchase at £89 per set.