F3 clinical research fellow

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting 2 clinical research fellows for the early intervention in psychosis service. The role will involve both clinical assessments and participant recruitment for a cohort study, providing ample opportunity to develop research skills within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary team work.
• Ability to handle clinical interviews and blood sampling.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for the MHM cohort study.
• Conduct clinical assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Screen and consent participants, conduct blood sampling.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Participant recruitment

Sample processing

Education

Relevant health or research degree

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 including basic science, clinical trials, and health services research. There will be opportunities for the postholders to gain broad research experience and develop their own projects alongside their main duties.

The MHM cohort study involves participant screening and consent, clinical interviews, blood sampling, and sample processing.

The clinical role will be as part of a multidisciplinary team, undertaking clinical assessments and reviews.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and showcase your abilities. To apply, please read the “Candidate Guide to Making an Application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role, addressing all 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, aiming to deliver care as close to home as possible.

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

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

We offer a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discounts 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 (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Belinda Lennox

Job Title: Professor of Psychiatry

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]