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Clinfield held a conference in London on 20th November, 'Building Careers in Clinical Research 3rd annual conference'Posted on Dec 1, 2013 by Kelly Gleason in Research
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s conference and to all the speakers who were incredibly motivating and inspiring on the day. It’s true that we sometimes get so caught up in the struggles of our daily work that we forget to look back and see how far we’ve come. As I listened to the speakers on the day, I could be nothing but impressed by this amazing group of healthcare professionals – for all you’ve achieved but also for the energy and passion for shaping the future of healthcare research and service.
The role of the healthcare professional in research continues to grow and evolve. Some of this evolution is likely due to the demands of the system, but some of it is because the people doing this work are looking for ways to develop themselves, their service and better ways of delivering patient care.
I am always amazed and inspired when I see people find ways to thrive in these new roles. It seems such roles offer enough autonomy and ambiguity to allow individuals to test boundaries and to find new ways to share their talents and to continue to grow – both personally and professionally.
For everyone who is part of this incredible research engine, delivering and developing healthcare in the NHS, keep up the great work…
Conference slides can be viewed by following the Clinfield link.