The UKAR Study is a NIHR portfolio study which can provide hands-on experience of working on a research study under the mentorship of a research-active local Principal Investigator (PI).

The 6-month, in-work training scheme is a great opportunity for qualified NHS healthcare professionals (such as trainee doctors, nurses and pharmacists) to introduce clinical research to your day-to-day role. On completion and verification of the training checklist (below), your NIHR Associate PI (API) status will be certified for your training portfolio.

API scheme checklist:

• Signature on study-specific delegation log
• Dissemination to the department
• Engagement with staff, research team meetings (Diary of research team meetings)
• Site log, protocol amends, data returns and quality
• Train staff (GCP, protocol)
• Screening logs, recruitment/consent of patients or facilitating consent of patients
• Deputising for PI
• PPI activities

To learn more about the challenges and practicalities of delivering a portfolio study and get involved in the UKAR Study, contact the team: ukar@abdn.ac.uk or visit the website: UK Antimicrobial Registry (UKAR) FAQs