This module is designed to empower students to take ownership of their learning through the development and execution of a NHS placement-based investigative project.
The module covers:
1. An introduction to NHS governance and clinical research, understanding key principles and regulatory frameworks
2. Developing a clear research question and project brief to define a focused research aim
3. Using a range of resources to find and retrieve relevant literature, building a strong rationale for an NHS-based research project
4. Preparing a project plan by identifying specific objectives, setting milestones, and using Gantt charts for project management
5. Attaining approval to undertake an NHS-based project by following University and NHS governance processes
6. Acquiring a sample from a retrospective dataset that aligns with the chosen research question
7. Analysing and interpreting data to generate meaningful insights.
They will make evidence-based recommendations for NHS service improvements based on their project findings
8. Reporting experimental findings and observations in the format of a scientific paper suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal
