1. Identify a Specialty of Interest
   Think about the specialties you're considering for future training or areas you're passionate about. This helps you focus your efforts and find projects that align with your career goals.

2. Explore Available Projects
   by speciality.
   Identify a project you'd be genuinely interested in supporting , whether it’s clinical audit or a research study.

3. Contact the Project Lead
   Once you've chosen a project, email the supervisor or project lead to express your interest and offer support.

   • You can find their contact details using the Address Book in your @boltonft.nhs.uk Outlook account.

4. Write a Professional Email
   You may wish to use the email writing plan below to help you structure a polite and focused message.

1. Greeting

• Address the supervisor formally (e.g., Dear Dr [Last Name],)

2. Introduction: Who You Are

• State your full name

• Mention you’re a Foundation Year 1 or 2 doctor

3. Why You're Getting in Touch

• Say you came across their audit or research project (mention title or topic if known)

• Say you’re reaching out to ask if you could support their project

4. How You Can Help

• Offer your support (e.g., data collection, literature review, analysis, etc.)

• Emphasise that you’re reliable, enthusiastic, and detail any experience you may have.

5. Your Motivation

• Briefly share why you’re interested in the topic or in research/audit in general

• Link to career development or a personal learning goal

6. Close Politely

• Ask if they would be happy to discuss this further

1. Visit the ‘How to…' sections where you can see an overview of the audit and research process. You can also find signposting to schemes to help you learn and skin research/audit skills.
   
   2. Be persistent and show eagerness.

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