Psychiatry Clinical Research Fellow in Mood Disorders
- NHS
- Full Time
- Birmingham
- 54499.00 - 76582.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
The post-holder will contribute to the achievement of the research strategy of the Mental Health Mission Midlands Translation Centre.
The postholder will assist in clinical service provision for the CALM service, in providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, offering advice on treatment, and will help recruit potential candidates onto ongoing research studies within BSMHFT.
The postholder will also work with UoB Mood disorders Lead (Prof Marwaha) to deliver a range of ongoing clinical trials, and to develop novel treatments for mood disorders. There will be extensive opportunity to develop skill sets in keeping with academic training and moving towards ACF/ACL and PhD funding if that is desired. The postholder will also have opportunity to attend appropriate educational activities and will be expected to work towards to registration for a higher degree and will be supported to apply for further funding.
It is anticipated that the post will involve up to 50% time equivalent for clinical work (within the translational centre) and at least 50% time equivalent of research work.
Main duties of the job
Provide psychiatry research support by contributing to a translational depression research service, recruiting patients from the clinic into a large cohort study using existing digital platforms, completing medical and research assessment schedules (with training provided), supporting ongoing randomised controlled trials in mood disorders, and offering medical input for neuromodulation and ketamine treatments for individuals with treatment resistant depression..
The post holder will be supported and supervised by Professor Steven Marwaha and Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues and will be encouraged to maintain formal links with the University of Birmingham and participate in Mood Disorders research activities.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Scoring
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
- Completion of UK Foundation Programme year 2 or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months Psychiatry post in the NHS
- Understanding and first-hand experience of research methods outside of degree course and processes relevant to mental health
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong interest in mental health disorders
- Ability to work towards departmental and institute objectives
- Interest in clinical academic/research career progression
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. Masters in a relevant mental health degree or MRCPsych Part A-C at appropriate level, or equivalent
- In good standing with GMC. No restrictions or conditions on practice
- Research publication and grant writing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Barberry Centre
25 Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2FG
United Kingdom
