
This educational, online forum will tackle particular contract problems and advance understanding using case study-based course material. By reinforcing what the contract says, and delving into the detail of what that means, this interactive forum will deliver a practical understanding of the different types of contract.
5 hours Continuing Professional Development: what you will learn
This unique day was previously described as "really helpful and enjoyable training." Your step by step guide:
- Examine the nuances of clinical research contracts and overview NHS indemnity
- Explore the suite of model contracts: what they cover and when to use them
- Share examples of common areas of negotiation and modifications, and avoiding classic pitfalls
- Gain a guide to Material Transfer Agreements
- Identify how to avoid disputes and safeguard your interests
Invitation to sponsor
SBK Healthcare National Events are designed to enable clinical research providers to support healthcare professionals. If you would like to sponsor this forum, please email Sarah Kemm or call Sarah on 01732 897788 to find out about all the engagement and branding opportunities available in the full sponsorship package.
9:10 |
Join, technical support and instructions
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9:40 |
Chair’s opening remarks
David Powell, Research Contracts Adviser, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. David will be joined by Andrew Johnston, Legal Director, DAC Beachcroft LLP
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9:45 |
Clinical research contracts: understanding the nuances
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10:30 |
Question, answer and discussion session
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10:40 |
Screen break
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10:50 |
Making modifications to the standard model contracts for clinical research
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11:40 |
Question, answer and discussion session
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11:50 |
Lunch break
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12:20 |
Contracting outside of the clinical research model agreement remit
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1:30 |
Question, answer and discussion session
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1:40 |
Screen break
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1:50 |
Common areas of dispute and practical examples of clinical research contracts
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2:40 |
Question, answer and discussion session
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2:50 |
Closing remarks
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3:00 |
Close of day
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Share in first-hand experience
David Powell
Research Contracts Adviser
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Andrew Johnston
Legal Director
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Pricing structure
- £399 + VAT for one NHS or public sector place
- £299+VAT (each) for two or more NHS/Public sector places
- Group discount: 4 places for the price of 3
Interested in more than one event?
You can benefit from NHS group discounts when booking across two or more courses. This can be for a single person, or for a group booking. Click here to get in touch via email.
Associations and networks
If you belong to an alliance, association or network please email Nichola Cadwallader to see how we can work together on a mutually beneficial basis.
This course is available for in-house training
Available as a bespoke course to teams of 30+ people. Please do contact us if you would like this training delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please email Sarah Kemm or call 01732 897788 for further details.
Commercial companies are also invited to sponsor this day. Please email Sarah Kemm for further details.
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation whilst waiting for your study leave to be approved, you can reserve your place with us. Please email the reservations team at SBK Healthcare with your details.
- Booking contact: name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Event(s) to reserve for: title and date
- Delegate details (for each delegate): name, job title, department, email and telephone number
- Organisation details: name and address
Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including a full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.
If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.
Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.
On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.
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Certification of attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every fully registered participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email the bookings team.
Cancellations and substitutions
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by emailing the bookings team at SBK Healthcare. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
Event changes
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
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Expected attendees
If you have attended a past Clinical Contracts course, are looking to brush up your understanding or have particular problem contracts in front of you, this case study driven course will progress your understanding with the practicalities of fitting into different types of contract explained using detailed examples of dealing with the nuances. Come together and network with:
- R&D, Contracts and Finance Officers
- Research Nurses
- Clinical Trial Support Co-Ordinator's
- Industry, Business and Legal Service Administrators
If you have a team that is 30 people or more, you can have a bespoke workshop delivered online to your team alone. Please contact Sarah Kemm or telephone 01732 897788.
Past attendee feedback
This interactive course was described as 'a well run workshop with excellent content', 'useful' and 'informative'. Here are just a few comments that we have received for this training:
Why sponsor a Clinical Research Forum
Our role at SBK Healthcare is to bring industry together with healthcare professionals so that you can educate and inform your audience. These trail-blazing clinical research forums offer dedicated presentations, Q&A, networking and discussion time. Each sponsor will be fully immersed into the event and able to effectively engage with your NHS audience.
Interested in having your own event, managed by us?
SBK Healthcare also provides in-house forums. Working closely with you as the client we can research, produce, market and deliver the conference or online forum that best suits the audience and meets your goals.