Donna Ireland, Senior Research Facilitator and Financial Accountant
I inititally joined the Research Department to provide a financial service to the team and associated external research clients.
I chose research as I was looking for a new challenge and it was a way to expand my experience and knowledge, whilst still working within NSFT.
I love learning about research and when the opportunity arose to take on new responsibilities within research, I jumped at the chance, so hence my transition to also working within a governance role as the Senior Research Facilitator.
Governance within research is so important, as it ensures that high standards are met to improve research quality, promote good practice and safeguard the public.
Mental Health Research saves lives. Taking part in a research study not only benefits the general public for future treatment, it can also benefit the participant, as they may be able to gain access to up and coming effective treatment.