Submit an ethics application for review
All research studies must be submitted for ethical review before a study can be given approval to start.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/ethics/submit-an-ethics-application-for-reviewWorking in allied health at the RMH is a rewarding experience with opportunities for career progression in clinical and non-clinical roles.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmhNursing at the RMH is a rewarding experience offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmhWe have a comprehensive education and training program for clinicians at all levels, including a clinical school for undergraduates.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmhWhen you work at the RMH, you are part of a dedicated, caring and innovative team.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/careers/working-at-the-rmhThe Gene Technology Act 2000 regulates the use and release of genetically modified organisms (GMO) to protect the health and safety of the public and their environment.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/research-governance/approval-to-work-with-gmosBudget reviews for site specific assessment
Financial management is an essential component of any research project.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/research-governance/budget-reviews-for-site-specific-approvalsGood Clinical Practice training
The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline is the international ethics and scientific quality standard for conducting clinical trials
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmh/good-clinical-practice-trainingCOVID-19 guidance for clinical trials and research projects
The safety and wellbeing of trial participants, other patients, visitors, researchers and other clinical and support staff is paramount.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/research-governance/covid-19-guidance-for-clinical-trials-research-projectsThe Office for Research oversees all aspects of research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), with the major component of work arising from the operation of the HREC and the governance of research projects undertaken at or by the RMH.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/research-feesResearch involving ionising radiation
Researchers proposing to expose research participants to ionising radiation should provide information that allows consent to be properly considered by research participants.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/ethics/research-involving-ionising-radiationConsent process for research involving people without decision-making capacity
The Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic) provides a framework for making decisions about medical treatment when people do not have the capacity to make their own decisions.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/ethics/consent-process-for-research-involving-people-without-decision-making-capacityThe RMH's research integrity advisers are a key resource for advice and support with regard to research integrity and misconduct, as well as our processes and procedures relating to research integrity.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/research-integrity/research-integrity-advisorsREDCap for data collection in research
Research data and metadata must be collected, stored, retained, used and disposed of in a way that protects the rights, safety, and wellbeing of the research participants and wider community. REDCap can help meet these data requirements.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/redcap-for-data-collection-in-researchResearch integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensures that research undertaken is trustworthy.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/research-integrityResearch integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensure that research undertaken is trustworthy.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmh/online-research-integrity-education-and-resourcesREDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmh/redcap-supportInternal audit of research is an important means by which the Royal Melbourne Hospital ensures research auspices is conducted in accordance with good clinical practice (GCP) and approved ethical guidelines
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-management/auditing-research-projectsSerious Breach is a breach of Good Clinical Practice or the protocol that is likely to affect to a significant degree the safety or rights of a research participant or the reliability and robustness of the data generated in the research project.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-management/serious-breachesSafety and adverse event reports
Maintaining and reporting of adverse events and safety information in research will ensure that RMH complies with the NHMRC's National Statement.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-management/safety-and-adverse-event-reports