#StepForward to Review Health and Social Care Research

If you’re looking for the perfect voluntary role to gain excellent skills and knowledge, as well as a chance to add an impressive feature to your CV then this exciting opportunity may be what you’re looking for, especially if you have no prior experience!  

 The Healthcare Research Authority are giving people the chance to join their Research Ethics Committees; you will be supporting them in gaining more research and effectively help participants through the research studies that takes place.  

 Depending on your skill set, there are three different types of a member you can become. It also forms different perspectives and insights which is vital in the research industry. The three different applicant types are; lay member, lay-plus member and expert member. To look into these in further detail and discover which category you fall in to, follow the link here. 

What will the role consist of? 

Everyone’s role is equally important. When working as a part of a committee, you will be expected to: 

- Help facilitate ethical research 

- Aim to provide evidence for improving or changing practice  

- Attend monthly online meetings, minimum of six a year 

- Work on some of the biggest challenges in health and social care 

- Co-operate with other committee members 

What will I gain? 

Not only will you gain valuable skills and experience for your CV, but you can make these transferable if you plan to or are already down the health and social care route. With the in-depth training provided you will gain: 

- Practical skills  

- Communication skills 

- Knowledge and understanding of research methodologies  

To have the rewarding opportunity of being involved in new life-changing research being conducted, follow the link here and apply today. For any further information about joining a REC committee, follow the link here. Good luck!