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The Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University has an established ACF programme which is undertaken by ACFs on a part-time basis for three years. The programme provides an introduction to clinical research and applied methodological skills and enables ACFs to develop the skills and knowledge to translate research into practice.
The MSc in Clinical Research has been designed, in consultation with NHS Partners, to meet the needs of practitioners and staff working in the NHS to ensure its relevance and value to NHS health professionals. The MSc is therefore suitable for individuals who may enter the ACF programme with minimal or no experience of research and research methods, and has recently been updated following feedback from previous participants.
Equally, those entering the programme with considerable prior experience, or a credits from a pre-existing programme of study, can have their own learning needs assessed on an individual basis and their research training programme adapted accordingly.
Additionally, the CHICAS research group offers an ongoing programme of research development activities for staff and students, e.g. an internal research forum and a seminar series featuring external speakers, and the appointee will be encouraged to actively participate in the group’s educational activities. External opportunities may also be identified and supported where possible.
General Contact Details:
For all Lancaster University queries, except for General Practice, please contact:
Email: england.acfrecruitment.nw@nhs.net
The Academic Lead for Lancaster University is Dr Amy Gadoud (a.gadoud@lancaster.ac.uk)
*Applicants from a non-medical background can apply for Public Health posts
Please note there is 1 other vacancy at Lancaster which is a re-advertised post, applicants will need to start before 31 March 2026:
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Last updated: 3 October 2025