Desirée Campbell-Richards Diabetes Research Nurse (BSc Hons, MSc) RESEARCH NURSING
AIM To provide an insight into Clinical Research Nursing in the context of: Transition Development Progression
PERSONAL BACKGROUND YEARSPECIALITYPHASESECTORFUNDER Acute medicineN/ANHS Multi-therapeuticI/IIPRIVATE Pharmaceutical Companies RheumatologyIII/IVNHS Pharmaceutical Academic Multi-therapeuticI/IIPRIVATE Pharmaceutical Companies Cancer III & Epidemiological studies NHS Pharmaceutical Academic Present DiabetesEpidemiological Academic NHSAcademic DH
Getting Started Acute background e.g. acute medicine or high dependency areas Sound clinical knowledge and skills Critical thinking Willingness to embrace technology Willingness to develop academically Good organisational skills
Phase I/II Research (Clinical Research Units) Process driven Well structured environment Demands collaborative working Strong focus on education and training Provides diverse research experience Exposure to innovative advancements Well structured career pathway (pharma pathway)
NHS Research (Phase iii/iv Commercial, Non-commercial, Epidemiology & Qualitative) PROS Maintain clinical competence Exposure to diverse stake holders Pragmatic approach Autonomous working Enhances personal development Evolving career pathways DH strategy 2012 Research networks NIHR pathways CONS Isolating Lack of nurturing and easily accessible mentorship
Personal, Professional & Academic development Project management Events planning & organisation Enhanced communication Negotiation Group facilitation Training & education Publications Protocol writing Grant applications
Skills to succeed! Effective communicator Pragmatic Analytical thinker and problem solver Assertive Flexible Willing to embrace challenges and uncertainty Resilience Patience!!
Research principle (DH 2005) “Research and those pursuing it, should respect the diversity of human society, conditions and the multi-cultural nature of society…..”
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