Who are the Research and Development (R&D) Team?
- Research and Development Manager: Bonnie Teague
- Research Nurse: Gabriel Abotsie
- Research Nurse: Jay Dugdale
- Research Nurse: Louise McCarthy (Suffolk)
- Clinical Studies Officer: Kayte Russell
- Administrator: Tom Rhodes
Research in the Trust is led by Dr Jon Wilson, the Deputy Medical Director (Research).
How do I contact Research and Development?
Tel: 01603 421255 or 421340
Email: RDofficemailbox@nsft.nhs.uk
What does Research and Development do?
The team provides advice and support to researchers on:
- Matters relating to gaining NHS Research Governance approval
- Funding opportunities and grant application development
- Research Finances and Contractual Support
- Research Passport and Letter of Access Applications
- Research Training
- Support for recruitment of participants into studies
- Innovation development and Intellectual Property
In addition, we support and monitor all research projects taking place in the Trust.
How can I apply to do a research project?
**All research taking place in the Trust must have formal Research Governance Approval before starting**
Application forms must be submitted to the local Research Governance Committee through the R&D Office using the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) form.
The Integrated Research Application System (IRAS)
Where can I find research funding information?
If you work for the NHS and need help with developing your ideas, please contact the NIHR Research Design Service (NIHR RDS). The NIHR RDS for the East of England provides free-of-charge hands-on assistance on protocol development and statistical advice for NHS staff. Locally the service is based at the University of East Anglia.
If you wish to learn about funding opportunities, or wish to find a collaborator in the Trust to help with your project, please contact R&D initially using the contact details provided.
Research Training Programme
We launched an internal Training programme for Trust staff on 1 November 2011. Please contact R&D on RDofficemailbox@nsft.nhs.uk if you are interested in learning more about the courses on offer.
Research Networks
We work closely in the promotion of National Portfolio studies with the following networks:
Industry Research
We are more than happy to become involved in Industry-sponsored research studies, and welcome early feasibility discussions and meetings. If you are a representative from Industry, please click here for further information.
R&D Operational Capability Statement (RDOCS):
The NSFT is committed to adopting NIHR Research Support Services principles in the operation of the department. The Trust board has approved the R&D Operational Capability Statement, which can be found here (Currently v2.1).
The RDOCS can be used by external companies and institutions to find out about the services that the NSFT has to offer, and will be used by the Trust to support the early and rapid assessment of operational risks at the start of the NHS permissions process for a new study. The document contains contact details and names of stakeholders in Trust research.