Clinical Researcher CBD

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Bus travel discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry at Warneford Hospital in Oxford invites applications for a clinical researcher. You will contribute to assessing early psychosis participants and to evaluating CBD as a novel treatment in a clinical trial, with opportunities to develop your own academic interests.

The post is funded for 3 years, full-time, with possible pro‑rata part-time arrangements. Applicants should hold MBBS/MD or equivalent, have completed Foundation training, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to form rapport with difficult-to-engage individuals.
• Strong interest in psychiatric research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment of participants in early stages of psychosis and healthy controls.
• Contribute to evaluation of CBD as a novel treatment in psychosis in a clinical trial.
• Join ongoing research projects and develop own academic/clinical interests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Rapport with difficult patients

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Foundation training completed

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical researcher to join a group with an international reputation for research on the mechanisms underlying psychosis and the development of novel treatments as part of STEP, an international multi-centre programme funded by the Wellcome Trust. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

The post is funded for 3 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. The post is full time; however, consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time on a pro rata basis. You will contribute to the assessment of participants in the early stages of psychosis and healthy controls. You will contribute to the evaluation of CBD as a novel treatment in psychosis in a clinical trial. You will have the opportunity to join ongoing research projects as well as develop your own academic and clinical interests.

You will have a medical degree (MBBS MD or equivalent) and have completed your Foundation training or equivalent. You will have a demonstrable strong interest in psychiatric research. You will have excellent communication skills including the ability to form rapport with difficult to engage individuals. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent would be desirable.

Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford - a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.