We always aim to support and inspire clinical researchers in the Trust. Please contact the Research Team (ccs.gen-cambs-researchhub@nhs.net) with your questions about NHS research and we will try to help you find the answers!
Contact us if you are interested in any of the following:
- Thinking of undertaking a clinical project.
- Undertaking a study for a dissertation (BSc, Masters, PhD levels)
- Assistance with methodology or study design.
- Trust Ethics approval via the Medical Director.
- Help with deciding if a project requires HRA approval.
- Signposting to research training.
- Fellowship/Internship opportunities and support for applications.
- Support to scope projects.
- Setting up National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Portfolio studies.
- Aspiring to be a study Principal Investigator (PI) for a portfolio study
Our Trust offers many resources that can support you to get involved in research:
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Library Service (based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Peterborough City Hospital) is available to support anyone at CCS with carrying out projects, case studies and research. Read more about what this service offers here. If you are staff member thinking of research, please get in touch with the library by email: hch-tr.libraryteam@nhs.net or telephone: 01480 416412.
Why get involved in research?
- Research develops new skills, encourages critical thinking and builds the evidence for tomorrow’s treatment.
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The NIHR Clinical Research Networks support the Trust's involvement in research by providing infrastructure including training, research ethics and governance advice, study set-up assistance and administrative support.
- Our Trust has an organisational culture where asking questions is encouraged.
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