F3 clinical research fellow

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking two clinical research fellows for a dynamic role within the Early Intervention in Psychosis service in Oxford. Successful candidates will engage in a cohort study, gain comprehensive research experience, and have opportunities to develop individual projects, while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

NHS discount across shops and restaurants

Access to tailored learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working in NHS hospital.
• Interest in academic psychiatry.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and conduct clinical interviews.
• Undertake clinical assessments and reviews.
• Manage research activities and data collection.

Skills

Research experience

Clinical assessment

Education

Completion NHS Foundation Year training

Job description

We are recruiting 2 clinical research fellows to work within the early intervention in psychosis service in Oxford. The primary role will be to recruit to a cohort study, funded by the UK Mental Health Mission, The posts are based with the early psychosis research group from the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry, which undertakes a wide range of research ranging from basic science, clinical trials and health services research. There will be the opportunity for the postholders to gain a broad experience in research, and develop their own projects alongside the main role.

Main duties of the job

MHM cohort study requires participant screening and consent, clinical interview, taking blood and sample processing.

Clinical role will be as part of multidisciplinary team, undertaking clinical assessments and reviews

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job responsibilities

5. RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Oxfordshire Early Intervention in Psychosis service (OEIS) is a community based, multidisciplinary service for all people experiencing a first episode of psychosis in the county of Oxfordshire. We are very research active, with research embedded into our service, and enriching and improving the clinical care that we provide.

We are aligned with the Early Psychosis Research Group (EPRG), a research group from the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry who study the causes and course of illness and the treatments for people who are experiencing or who have recently experienced a first episode of a psychotic illness. Our group are interested in many different topics related to psychotic illnesses, such as investigating the role of immune system or gut bacteria in psychotic symptoms, investigating ways to improve the physical health for people with psychosis, and looking into how best we can provide early treatment and organise community mental health services for people with psychosis. We also work closely with the Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis team, (OCAP) who develop novel psychological treatment approaches to many of the common difficulties experienced by people with psychosis. In addition, we are a leading recruitment site for NIHR portfolio research studies run from other academic institutions, or commercial partners and regularly recruit more participants into research than other mental health services across the UK.

We have now received funding from UK Mental Health Mission to further support this research activity. The post will support a new cohort study that is being funded by the Mission, that will be looking to streamline routine outcome data collection from all people within the OEIS, and align with blood sample collection, for use in future genomic analysis and diagnostic testing.

This post will work with Dr Maughan and Professor Lennox to develop this work. There will be plenty of opportunities to get experience in research in multiple different settings, from the laboratory to the clinic and to develop projects according to particular interests. This will be the ideal post for someone looking to gain experience in clinical research with a view to a future clinical academic career.

6. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

The role will allow the development of research and clinical skills while working with people with severe mental illness. It is ideally suited to those with an interest in a clinical-academic career, and building towards future applications to an academic clinical fellowship and/or doctoral training programmes.

There are regular educational meetings for FY doctors and attendance is strongly encouraged (Tuesday at 12:30). The doctor is also encouraged to attend the Professorial Unit Seminars, University Department of Psychiatry (Tuesday at 9.30am)).

Educational objectives:

There will be many opportunities for trainees to develop the competencies outlined in the F1 Curriculum, including the following areas:

Manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues

Contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects

Contribute to the design of research materials and make arrangements for data gathering

Gather, analyse, and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the research project

Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone

Support study delivery by undertaking research activities outlined in approved study documents; facilitate the informed consent process as per legislation and the Mental Capacity Act, and develop and maintain skills, experience and competence in research processes.

Provide staff and participants with information about the purpose of studies, the resources required and be a point of contact for staff involved.

• Collect and maintain data and study documentation and ensure that all data collected, stored and used is done so in compliance with relevant statutory instruments, national and local guidelines and regulations
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Research Governance Framework, national and local practices and policies
• Provide written or verbal reports regarding the progress of the research to the research team
• Support the management team in the event of inspection from a regulatory and/or monitoring authority
• Engage in multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews where appropriate

Autonomous Working

• Prioritise work in an effective manner
• Work effectively with limited supervision
• Act independently and use own initiative to maintain collaborative research relationships with NHS, CRN and University staff

Performance Management

• To receive regular supervision in accordance with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust policy guidelines
• To maintain and build on skills and competencies through annual appraisal and Personal Development Plans and attend training that takes account of evidence-based practice and contributes to the team objectives. To undertake continuous professional development
• To work in accordance with all policies and procedures, including the support of equal opportunities and social inclusion.
• Take part in local, internal/external audits/inspections

Health and Safety/Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone's business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• Raise concerns appropriately in line with the Trusts Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
• Comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau.
• Take responsibility for the health & safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their omissions or actions at work.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective action where necessary
• Maintain professional integrity in line with your relevant Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

7. OUT OF HOURS AND DAY EMERGENCY COVER DUTIES

There are no out of hours or day emergency cover commitments for this post.

Person Specification

Experience

• Completion NHS Foundation Year training
• Experience working in NHS hospital
• prior psychiatry experience

Experience

• Interest in academic psychiatry
• relevant publication in peer review journal

Experience

• research experience
• publications in peer review journal

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.

Oxfordshire Early Intervention Psychosis service

£42,008 to £61,825 a yearper annum dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CFPSY-201

Job locations

Oxfordshire Early Intervention Psychosis service