Resident Doctors
Data Collector
Every REACH project will need a team of resident doctors at each site to collect data. This is a fantastic way to 'dip your toe' into the research world with the full support of your Local Lead and the wider REACH community.
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You'll receive training on how to enter the data as well as more general research skills. If you enjoy it, you can always volunteer as a Local Lead in your next rotation!
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Data collection opportunities are usually advertised locally, so keep an eye out in your Trust's WhatsApp groups and emails, or speak to your Local Lead.
Local Lead
Each Trust in London has at least one Local Lead. This resident doctor is responsible for coordinating REACH activity at that Trust, by recruiting their data collectors, organising project work, and spreading the word about REACH.
As a Local Lead, you'll gain deeper exposure to research as well as leadership skills. Becoming a Local Lead also makes you eligible to lead a Short Project.
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Ideally, you'd be at that Trust for more that one rotation to provide some continuity. We often recruit more than one Local Lead per site to share out the responsibility and workload.
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If you're interested in being a Local Lead, contact us.
Next Big REACH Project Lead
All our Big REACH Projects are designed and delivered by resident doctors. These usually come out of a clinical or quality improvement question, which is then developed into a full multi-site project.
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Being a Big REACH Project lead is a brilliant opportunity to gain confidence in all aspects of the research process including academic writing and presenting. Although you don't need any specific research experience, you do need to be ready to take on a big challenge!
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We ask for submissions for Big REACH Projects at least once a year, so keep an eye on our mailing list for application windows and click here for information on how to put your proposal together.
Central Committee
Our Central Committee help promote research to other paediatricians and support our project teams. There are a number of different roles, including Regional Coordinators who organise the team of Local Leads, IT & Communications Leads to run the website and mailing list, a Secretary to keep the committee organised, and much more.
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Working with the Central Committee is a great way to develop your leadership skills in a regional role, as well as learning how to manage projects.
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We usually recruit for the Central Committee once a year, and the roles available depend on who has recently left the Committee or changed role. Application dates and the process will be advertised via our mailing list.