Clinical Fellow in Interventional Psychiatry

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Clinical Fellows in Interventional Psychiatry for a unique 12-month opportunity. This role offers invaluable experience with rapidly acting antidepressants, particularly ketamine, and innovative treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). As part of a dedicated team, you will engage in patient assessments, administer treatments, and contribute to educational initiatives. This position is ideal for those looking to deepen their expertise in psychiatric care while actively participating in groundbreaking research. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and passion for mental health.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice in the UK is essential.
• Experience managing serious psychiatric illness and assessing suicide risk.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and review for ketamine or TMS treatment.
• Co-facilitating psychotherapy groups and participation in journal clubs.

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical responsibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Research interest

Psychiatric assessment

Education

Postgraduate training in Psychiatry

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellows in Interventional Psychiatry

A Clinical Fellow post is available for 12 months from 6th August 2025 within the Interventional Psychiatry Service based at the Warneford Hospital Oxford. It is particularly suitable for those wishing to intercalate a year behind CT3 and CT4 but is open to others at later stages of training.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience of rapidly acting antidepressants, especially ketamine, associated group psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). The Oxford IPS ketamine clinic has treated over 500 patients with over 3000 IV and 9000 oral doses of ketamine and has a full programme of NHS and self-pay clinics.

Main duties of the job

Experience offered includes:o Assessment and review for ketamine or TMS treatmento Administration of ketamine and TMSo Teaching, supervising and covering ECTo Co-facilitating related psychotherapy groups - relational psychodynamic and compassion focussedo Sub-investigator on clinical studieso Participation in journal club and other educational eventso Service development tailored to Fellow's interestso Time and support for external trainingThis post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. It does not attract out of hours supplement.

About us

OXFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION TRUST AND RESEARCH

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ is a research-active Trust http://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/research undertaking studies ranging from small educational projects through to very complex and intensive Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPS) across a variety of disciplines from dementia, mental health, community health, children and young people services.

OHFT is one of only two Trusts in the country to host a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/. In partnership with Department of Psychiatry https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/, this supports infrastructure for experimental medicine, as does the the NIHR funding for the Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford. There are also research 3T MRI and MEG facilities on the Warneford site. The Department of Psychiatry has an international reputation for research with major funding streams including the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Wellcome Trust.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will find the full detailed job description which includes the main responsibilities in the attached document.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Should have GMC registration and licence to practice in UK

Desirable

• Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent

Training
Essential

• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

• Up to date Good Clinical Practice (research)

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Experience of managing serious psychiatric illness
• Experience of assessing suicide risk.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering ECT treatment

Ability
Essential

• To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
• Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework.
• Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
• Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals
• Must have interest in research and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers
• Must have experience of teaching medical undergraduates and have an interest in teaching Interest in participating in research
• Experience of delivering individual psychological treatments

Desirable

• Experience in delivering clinical research. Publications in scientific journals
• Experience of delivering group psychotherapy

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