All those involved in research also have a duty to ensure that they and those they manage are appropriately qualified, both by education and experience, for the role they play in relation to any research. They must be aware of, and have ready access to, sources of information and support in undertaking that role.
All information regarding the laws and principles of good research practice can be found in the UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care.
The CI takes overall responsibility for the design, conduct and reporting of a project whether at one site, or a number of sites. Where research is only taking place at one site, the CI and PI will be one and the same person. In a multi-centre project, the PI will be responsible for one site. The CI and PI are responsible for:
Other clinicians and research nurses may be delegated responsibilities for the day-to-day conduct of the research and are responsible for:
NHS Trusts and other health and social care organisations are responsible for the care of their participants, service users and carers taking part in research. They remain liable for the quality of their care and for their duty towards anyone who may be harmed by a project. Their responsibilities include:
The sponsor is responsible for securing the arrangements to initiate, manage and finance a project including ensuring that:
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Level 3, Learning & Research building
Southmead Hospital
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Email: research@nbt.nhs.uk