Research Ethics Committee Members

North of Scotland Research Ethics Service
VO74004

Research Ethics Committees consist of up to 18 members from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. Our committees review health and social research, check that people are provided with the information they need to help them decide whether they wish to take part, and provide an opinion as to whether the research is ethical.

We currently have vacancies for members of the public who are not currently healthcare professionals, and who are interested in thinking about issues from the perspective of a potential research participant and would like to develop knowledge of research ethics. Members receive training in ethical review and have opportunities to debate challenging issues. Positions are voluntary but expenses are paid for.

The Committee meets on average for half a day per month and carry out additional work by email correspondence. Contact us for an application form or an informal chat on tel: 01224 558458, email gram.nosres@nhs.scot

Interest can be registered at any time.

Experience required

Committee members need to be committed to public service values of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity and be able to consider the interests of participants in health or social care research.

Travel details

NHS Grampian
Summerfield House
2 Eday Road
Aberdeen
AB15 6RE
Parking available and close to bus routes: Platinum 13, 23, N23 and x18, x40.

Travel expenses

Relevant out of pocket expenses are re-imbursed in line with NHS Grampian travel policy.

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Training details

Good support and training provided to all volunteers. Includes induction training and a minimum of one day training per year in ethical review..

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

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Frequency & commitment

Flexible - 11 meetings per year and additional sub- committee work by correspondence.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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