Clinical Research Fellow (Psychology)

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified clinical psychologist to develop clinical and research interests in the field of applied youth mental health. 

The Bath MHRG are partnering with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust for this post. 

The remit for research focus is broadly on the topics of health inequalities and underserved populations in respect of access to child and adolescent mental health services. 

The postholder will spend up to two days in direct clinical activity with the specific role negotiated with the services. 

This post offers an excellent opportunity to a clinical psychologist aspiring to further research training with the aim of developing a clinical academic career. 

Joining the Bath MHRG offers training and infrastructure to support such development including NIHR academy membership. 

The partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust affords access to high quality ongoing clinical and professional development and the opportunity to develop clinical research that is relevant and embedded within services. 

It is possible to remain in the NHS pension scheme throughout the duration of this post. 

About Oxford Health

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath & North East 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"

About you

This post is suited to applicants who hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a minimum of 12 months post-qualification experience working in youth mental health settings.   

This post is ideally suited to clinicians who wish to further their research training and develop a clinical academic career.  

To this end, applicants will be able to demonstrate a track record of research activity indicative of a trajectory of future sustainable research in topics relevant to applied youth mental health.

In clinical practice, the candidate will be eligible to exercise autonomous responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients, including those attached to doctoral trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists and graduate psychologists.  

Additional information

This 3-year post is an integral part of the NIHR funded Bath Mental Health Research Group https://bathmhrg.org/. 

There is support to complete a PhD during the period of the post.   

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact:

Professor Ailsa Russell a.j.russell@bath.ac.uk, Deputy Director Bath Mental Health Research Group.

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