Shining a Spotlight on real users of EDGE
We shine a spotlight on Dr Mikayala King from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust who details how the Trust rolled out the EDGE Delegation Log across all sponsored studies, supported by staff workshops, one-to-one guidance and integrated training. The digital solution has reduced sign-off times, delegation-related incidents and printing, while improving efficiency, record accuracy and cross-site collaboration.
We shine a spotlight on Donna Foster from The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust who shares how EDGE helped identify gaps in research finance tracking. The Trust implemented EDGE finance tools to capture study activity and improve cost recovery and within three months, the department recovered over £100,000 in previously unclaimed income, improved invoicing efficiency and achieved its highest-ever research income during 2024/25.
We shine a spotlight on Dr Mikayala King from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Mikayala shares how UHS has enhanced its EOI process using EDGE and Power BI, moving from basic recording to detailed oversight. With the focus on EDGE custom fields capturing reasons for declined or unanswered EOIs, revealing patterns, resource needs and barriers.
We shine a spotlight on Shyam Thakrar from London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. He shares how he has helped transform LNWH’s clinical trials pharmacy processes by expanding EDGE Finance, replacing paper-based records and spreadsheets. The change has improved cost recovery, reduced duplication and errors, strengthened financial forecasting and audit trails, and freed pharmacy staff from administrative tasks.
We shine a spotlight on Victoria Douglas, Research Governance Manager from Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust. Vicky shares how through a phased implementation of EDGE Finance, improved collaboration and staff engagement, the Trust has recovered over £42,000 in missed income. They also increased invoice capture from approximately £147,000 to over £415,000 and strengthened financial oversight across almost 200 active studies.
