Research Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job Overview

The Rotational Specialty doctor post aims to allow the trust to arrange additional medical support to a team at reasonably short notice, for example, in the event of illness or changes to trainee rotations, while reducing the use of agency doctors. As such, the post holder is expected to be flexible and can be moved to a new service at reasonably short notice.

The post provides an opportunity for a wide variety of adult Psychiatry experience. Placements may vary in length but would usually be for several months minimum, and the post is fixed-term for several years to provide job security. The services will be limited by geographical area to reduce travel time for the candidate.

The timetable for each post will vary, but each will be supervised by a consultant Psychiatrist and include at least one session of SPA time for CPD-related activities, supervision of self or others, teaching, and participation in governance within the trust. There are weekly lunchtime CPD events hosted by the Trust and Cambridge University, which the candidate is welcome to attend.

Main Duties of the Job

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the evidence-based management of patients under supervision of a consultant psychiatrist.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team and other teams within and outside the organisation to provide seamless patient care.
• Teach and train junior staff, medical students, and other disciplines.
• Participate actively in departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance, audit, and research.
• Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD), supervision, and medical appraisal.

Working for Our Organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve, while supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research, and development.

We seek high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups including those with long-term conditions, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the specified closing date if sufficient applications are received. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

For more information about CPFT, please visit our website.