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We are one of 15 Clinical Research Networks (CRN) delivering health and social care research across England. We are passionate about the contribution that research can make, and work collaboratively with our partner organisations to translate that passion into the effective delivery of research studies across the Wessex region, which covers Dorset, Hampshire, South Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. 

 

Start your career in health and social care research 

Research helps us to find treatments and prevention measures, saving lives around the world. To support the delivery of our growing portfolio of high-quality research, we are expanding our research workforce.

We have a range of exciting opportunities on offer across the Wessex region, for those who are new to research or looking to take the next steps in their career. Find out more about our work and the opportunities to get involved

About us

Our Network serves Dorset, Hampshire, South Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. We make sure that research occupies the place it deserves in the day-to-day work of health and social care organisations across the region. We support research delivery by:

In 2022/23 we recruited more than 39,000 participants to over 790 studies. 

We are part of the NIHR, the research partner of the NHS, public health and social care. We are hosted by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Contact us

We're on hand to help with all your research related queries. Please contact us using the details below. To speak to a specific member of the team, please visit our contacts page for additional details. 

Telephone: 01489 771110

Email: studysupport.crnwessex@nihr.ac.uk

Postal address: Clinical Research Network Wessex, Unit 7 Berrywood Business Village, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2UN  

Keep in touch

For regular updates, follow us on social media:

Facebook: @NIHRClinicalResearchNetworkWessex

Twitter: @NIHRCRNWessex

LinkedIn: @NIHRCRNWessex

Instagram: @NIHRCRNWessex

For the latest news, events, jobs and training opportunities, you can also sign up to receive our fortnightly newsletter

Media enquiries 

We welcome enquiries from all media and will make every effort to answer questions promptly. The CRN Wessex communications team should be the first point of contact for all media enquiries and interviews requests. The team can be contacted using the details below:

Telephone: 07766274350

Email: comms.crnwessex@nihr.ac.uk

Privacy policy 

A copy of our privacy policy is available to view.