Clinical Research Fellow

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team in the Early Intervention Services for psychosis. This role involves recruiting and assessing participants, contributing to vital research under expert supervision. Candidates should possess a medical registration and experience in psychiatry, coupled with strong teamwork and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and on-site gym. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health research and patient care.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working in psychiatry within a clinical setting.
• Good understanding of epidemiological studies and measurement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and assess cohort participants for psychosis research.
• Conduct clinical assessments of patients with psychosis.

Skills

Psychiatry experience

Research methods understanding

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment abilities

Education

Medical registration

Job description

The main purpose of the role is to recruit and assess cohort participants from the Early Intervention Services for psychosis in the North London NHS Foundation Trust (London Boroughs of Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey). Neighbouring Trusts may also become involved. Up to FTE may be spent doing clinical work in these services with an honorary contract. The research work will be supervised by Professor Sonia Johnson, Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry at UCL, working as part of the wider Early Psychosis Mental Health Mission.

Appointment details:

1. The role offers a salary in the range of £48,000–£75,000 per annum, including London Allowance, on the CL, JDSP, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and stage of clinical training.
2. There are two posts available, with immediate start, funded for one year.
3. Employment is contingent upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About you

You will be medically registered with experience working in psychiatry within a clinical setting, possessing a good understanding of research methods, including epidemiological studies and measurement approaches. Excellent teamwork, organization, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to conduct clinical assessments, including of patients with psychosis. Experience in psychiatry is desirable.

Application process:

1. A full job description and person specification are available at the bottom of this page.
2. Use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criterion outlined in the person specification.
3. Ensure your CV is no longer than 2 pages.
4. Do not upload additional documents such as transcripts or papers.
5. Submit a 2-page CV detailing your education and employment history, and a 2-page (< words) personal statement.
6. Avoid uploading photographs.
7. For queries about the role, contact Professor Sonia Johnson.
8. If you require reasonable adjustments or accessible application formats, contact the provided support.

What we offer

Alongside this exciting role, we offer benefits including:

• 41 days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Full staff benefits details are available here.