Research Development and Innovation Department

MWL is a Research Active Trust, we participate in studies to promote medical research and improve care in the future for certain conditions. We already know a lot about health, disease and medicines in the NHS, but there is so much more to find out. Research can answer these uncertainties and provide the evidence to drive better treatment outcomes for patients within the NHS.

Our Research Development and Innovation (RDI) teams work closely with the clinical divisions within the hospitals to ensure we can offer patients the opportunity to participate in high quality research.  

The Trust recognises that participation in clinical research demonstrates our commitment to improving the quality of care we offer both by helping ensure our clinical staff stay abreast of the latest possible treatment options and because active participation in research leads to successful patient outcomes.

Contact details: 

Whiston, St Helens and Newton:      

Email: research@sthk.nhs.uk

Enquiry Line: 0151 290 4898

Southport and Ormskirk:                   

Email:  sohtr.researchsonhs@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

Enquiry Line: 01695 656 419

Taking part in research

If you are a patient with us, you may be asked by a consultant / healthcare practitioner or approached by a research nurse / midwife to see if you would like to take part in a study or you may receive an invitation in the post.

At the Trust we take part in a range of research studies, including: gastro enterology, rheumatology, infection prevention, paediatrics, maternity and other medical and surgical specialities. Some research studies just involve surveys and interviews, others may look at the effect of drugs and treatments.

You can be reassured that all research undergoes robust reviews both Nationally (independent) and locally before being implemented. Taking part is voluntary and you may change your mind at any time.

If you are invited to take part in a research study, you will be given a patient information leaflet that is specific to that study.

We are supported by the Regional Research Delivery Network (RRDN) North West, which is part of the NHS National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

To find out more details about the work of the NIHR go to: https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

Contacting the RDI Team

• Research Development & Innovation Department- Whiston St Helens and Newton Hospitals
  • Email: research@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Enquiry Line: 0151 290 4898

  Clinical Director of Research 

  • Dr Ascanio Tridente – Ascanio.Tridente@sthk.nhs.uk

  RDI Manager 

  • Jeanette Anders - jeanette.anders@sthk.nhs.uk

  RDI Co-ordinator

  • Paula Scott - paula.scott@sthk.nhs.uk

  RDI Support Officer

  • Jennifer Miller - jennifer.miller4@sthk.nhs.uk

  Senior Research Nurses

  • Amanda McCairn - Amanda.McCairn@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Sharon Burnett - Sharon.Burnett@sthk.nhs.uk

  Research Nurses/Midwife

  • Angela Ballantyne - Angela.Ballantyne@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Denise Graham - Denise.Graham@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Jennifer Procter - Jennifer.Procter6@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Karen Shuker - Karen.Shuker@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Kerri Armitage - Kerri.Armitage@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Nicola Collins - Nicola.Collins@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Sharon Dealing - Sharon.Dealing@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Zoe Grindley - Zoe.Grindley@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Eric Mbogu – eric.mbogu@sthk.nhs.uk

  Data Managers

  • Michelle Robinson - Michelle.Robinson@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Nicola Hornby - Nicola.Hornby@sthk.nhs.uk

  Project Support Officers   - Vacant post

   

• Research Development & Innovation Department – Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals

  Email:  sohtr.researchsonhs@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Enquiry Line: 01695 656 419

   

  Clinical Director of Research

  Dr Craig Rimmer  – craig.rimmer1@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  RDI Manager

  Jillian Simpson  - jillian.simpson@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  RDI Co-ordinator

  Julie Ditchfield – Julie.ditchfield@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Research Support Officer

  Emma Whitaker – emma.whitaker@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Senior Research Nurse

  Jeniffer Mithoo – Jeniffer.mithoo@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Research Nurses

  Moira Morrison – moira.morrison@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Kerri Bowness – kerri.bowness@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Helen Terrett – helen.terrett@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Anna Morris – anna.morris@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Research Midwife

  Linda Bishop – linda.bishop@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

  Associate Clinical Research Practitioner

  Lydia Cropper – lydia.cropper@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

About the Team

Patients may be approached by our Research Nurses/Midwives and/or Principal Investigators (PI) for participation in research studies.

Locations:

Whiston St Helens and Newton Hospitals 

The Research Hub is based on Level 1 at Whiston Hospital, located opposite Outpatients Suite. 

Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals

The Research Hub at Ormskirk is based on the Ground Floor next to the Fracture Clinic    

Relevant Leaflets/ Documents/ Links 

Leaflets

Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) department

Description - At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL), we are committed to looking into new ways to prevent, manage and treat diseases. Research is a way of gaining new knowledge, it is important as it helps us to improve treatments and services. Research at MWL ranges from genetic studies and questionnaires, to complex, randomised controlled trials testing new drugs and therapies on often rare conditions.

Documents

Links

Patient Data and Research Leaflet

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