Training & Resources

London (South) CLRN are currently working to offer a number of training sessions and workshops and are working jointly with other networks in the south east to offer more frequent and specialised training.

See below a full list of training which is being offered by London (South) CLRN, other south east networks and NIHR.

All training advertised within this section is open to is open to London (South), Kent & Medway and Surrey & Sussex Comprehensive Local Research Networks (CLRNs) and the respective Topic and Primary Care Networks

Training currently being provided:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training
• Online GCP Training
• Introduction to Good Clinical Practice and Valid Informed Consent
• Specialist Training (inc. GCP specialist)
• CSP & IRAS Training
• Clinical Trials Drop-in Sessions
• Research Design Service (RDS) London Drop-in Sessions
• Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) Training
• Other courses

Training Calendar

For any questions related to the Learning Management System, Courses & Bookings please visit the Frequently Asked Questions

Alternatively please contact Sidra.Tulmuntaha@gstt.nhs.uk for further details.

Online GCP Training

Good Clinical Practice (GCP): E-Learning Course Content

The course has been specifically designed to focus on the practical application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in the conduct of research in the NHS and is aimed at people who are recruiting participants and gathering study data in local research sites.
The content will be useful to those people who are involved in other aspects of research, such as designing and managing studies and those with Sponsor or Chief Investigator responsibilities.

Is this course suitable as a GCP refresher / update?

Yes – the course contains introductory learning modules and Challenge scenarios, each with an accompanying Groundwork tutorial. Challenge scenarios give you a situation to work through, during which you will be asked questions to see how much you know. If you have some experience of clinical research or have completed GCP training before, you may be able to answer many of the questions correctly and continue with the scenarios and complete the course without the need to re-visit content which you already have an understanding of.

How long will it take me to complete the course?

You should expect the course to take you half a day, approximately four hours. We recommend that you set aside the time to complete the course in one go.

Book your place online at: http://learning.nihr.ac.uk/Register

Download Booking Instructions: GCP Online Booking Process (PDF 181KB)

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training

GCP training is highly recommended by NIHR for all those conducting research within Trusts and is a legal requirement for all those working on Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs). These sessions meet the needs of those people working to deliver research designed and managed by others.

If you do not have an NIHR Portal Account visit our Portal Page for details on how to register.

Please ensure you check the website and other communications regularly for future sessions.

Introduction to GCP and Valid Informed Consent

Aims
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the EU Directives, UK Regulations and Research Governance Framework requirements covering clinical trials and other NIHR Portfolio studies conducted within the NHS. The session has a practical focus with the key aim being that participants know what to do to practice excellent GCP when they return to their workplace to ensure that the rights, safety and well-being of patients are always protected.

The Valid Informed Consent of Research Participants will be examined in detail.

Expected Learning Outcomes
Following the course, participants will have a demonstrable understanding of the background and practical implications of GCP and Valid Informed Consent. This understanding is intended to be a foundation for action about translating principles into practice and give participants the confidence to take a proactive role in improving processes and standards within their own work area.

CSP & IRAS Training

London (South) CLRN are keen to meet the training needs of those within its research community.

Are you new to undertaking clinical research in the NHS Are you clinical researcher, student or study coordinator? And putting together an application for clinical research seeking approval within the NHS?

If so the London (South) CLRN is holding training sessions on how to use the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) for submitting study applications

Aims:

The 2.5 hour session will cover a basic introduction to IRAS including:

What is IRAS and who should use it

What regulatory bodies you can apply to

Submission process for NIHR portfolio eligible studies and how to submit for Coordinated System for Gaining NHS Permissions (CSP)

Walk through of submitting a ‘dummy’ application

Due to numbers per session and potential demand these sessions are only open to interested parties from within the London (South) boundaries of the CLRN.

For further information please contact Luke Chaplin via luke.chaplin@gstt.nhs.uk or Tel: (0)207 188 7188 x51223

Clinical Trials Drop-in Sessions

The Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King's College London, currently hold Clinical Trial Drop-in Sessions. If you have a clinical trial (ongoing or in setup) and would value expert advice and support, or simply want to find out more about the services offered, then come along for a coffee and a chat.

The focus of these sessions are trial management, data management, the approvals processes, and study conduct - if you need advice regarding grant applications, or statistical aspects, please contact us for an individual appointment.

Drop-in sessions (joint with GSTT R&D) are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at Guys Hospital, Tower Wing, 16th floor at 1pm. Drop in session at Institute of Psychiatry (joint with SLAM R&D and KHP CTO) are held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 2pm - 3pm, M2.17 room. See the event details on the What's On section of the main IoP website or contact Caroline Murphy by email: caroline.murphy@kcl.ac.uk

Research Design Service (RDS) London Drop-in Sessions

The RDS London drop-in sessions are an opportunity for researchers to meet the RDS London team and find out how we can help them and talk about specific research proposals. We will have a range of experts at these sessions so will be able to cover many topics from general information and guidance on research design to statistics and Patient and Public Involvement.

There is no need to book an appointment for these sessions but if you have any questions about the drop-ins or any other aspect of RDS London please contact the RDS London team on: 020 7848 6684

AcoRD Training

In July and August, RDS London and RDS South-East will be hosting a training lecture around the new AcoRD guidance for distinguishing between the categories of costs associated with research studies. The lecture will cover:

• The reasons for change;
• Arrangements for implementation of the new guidance;
• Basic principles of cost attribution in NHS research;
• An examination of common problems experienced by researchers, drawing on examples from the published FAQ’s

There will be two opportunities for the research community to attend this lecture.

The first session will be on Monday 16th July from 10am-12noon, in the Greenwood Lecture Theatre, King’s College London Guy’s campus.

The second session will be on Wednesday 15th August from 10am-12noon, in the Stamford Street Lecture Theatre, King’s College, Waterloo campus.

To book a place visit the RDS London website at: http://www.rdslondon.co.uk/What-we-are-up-to-/News/AcoRD-Training-%281%29.aspx

Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) Training

There are currently no training opportunities

Other courses

Induction Workshop for Clinical Research Staff

Suitable for: New Research Nurses, Practitioners, Trials Assistants and Data Managers involved in the delivery of clinical trials who have attended little or no formal GCP or consent training for their roles

• Aims:
  To ensure that new staff are formally introduced to the responsibilities and requirements of their roles
• To provide new staff with relevant and up to date information to carry out their roles safely and with increased confidence and competence

Learning outcomes: Delegates will

• develop an understanding of good clinical practice (GCP) at an introductory level
• gain knowledge of the principles of informed consent and the responsibilities of the research team members when seeking consent for clinical research studies
• understand the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin the process of informed consent
• deepen their understanding of the information needs of patients
• improve communication about clinical trials
• will build skills and confidence in own role