Clinical Fellow in Preventive Psychiatry

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in the UK is offering a full-time Clinical Fellow in Preventive Psychiatry, focusing on early detection and intervention in psychosis. The role includes comprehensive patient assessments and collaboration on innovative research projects. Candidates should possess a medical degree and complete F2 training. The position also offers excellent career progression and access to various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Completed F2 training.
• Interest in psychiatry/community healthcare.
• Experience in clinical research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and management plans for CHR-P patients.
• Contribute to the development of innovative interventions.
• Collaborate on big-data projects and engage with international networks.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of students.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate research qualification

Job description

Overview

The Oxford Prevention and Early detection (OPEN) service is a leading CHR-P clinic dedicated to detecting psychosis before onset and providing state-of-the-art preventive interventions. We are offering a full-time Clinical Fellow in Preventive Psychiatry, providing an opportunity to combine cutting-edge clinical work with translational research in early psychosis.

Career development

We prioritise candidates who already have clinical academic experience and wish to develop a clinical academic career. You will receive structured support for DPhil applications and early career fellowship proposals, alongside opportunities to publish, present at conferences, and embed within Oxford\'s internationally recognised psychosis research community. You will also be offered support for personal development and clear pathways for career progression.

Interviews

Please note interviews will be held week commencing Monday 1 December and will be onsite.

Informal enquiries

For more information, please contact Amedeo Minichino (details in the contact information below).

Main duties of the job

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and management plans for CHR-P patients.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative interventions, including a trial of the ketogenic diet in early psychosis.
• Collaborate on big-data projects with Akrivia Health, focusing on the transition from CAMHS to AMHS and predictive modelling of severe mental illness.
• Gain access to large international datasets such as Pronet/AMP Schizophrenia, enabling cross-cohort analyses and cutting-edge biomarker research.
• Engage with international collaborative networks in preventive psychiatry and psychosis research.
• Work as a sub-investigator on experimental medicine studies.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of students within Oxford University programmes.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people\'s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.

Our values are: Caring, safe and excellent.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

• Job responsibilities: For a comprehensive overview of the job description and person specification, please visit the job description and person specification attachment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: medical degree

Desirable

• postgraduate research qualification

Experience

• Essential: completed F2

Desirable

• experience in clinical research

Experience

• Essential: interest in psychiatry/community healthcare

Desirable

• experience working with SMI

Skills/knowledge

• Essential: excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• research publication

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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