About this role
Job summary
Research Fellow Trust Grade Doctor Mood Disorders, One day per week, Fixed Term 1 year
Are you a doctor with an interest in mental health and clinical research?
Join Devon Partnership NHS Trusts growing Research & Development team and play a key role in developing innovative research in mood disorders.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our translational research depression clinic, supporting the delivery of research studies and helping to develop new approaches to the assessment and treatment of people experiencing depression.
Youll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary research environment, working alongside experienced clinicians, researchers and academic partners. The role offers opportunities to develop your research skills, contribute to publications and presentations, and gain valuable experience in clinical research and Good Clinical Practice.
With strong clinical and academic support, this one-year opportunity is ideal for a motivated doctor looking to build experience in research alongside their clinical career.
Main duties of the job
You will support the delivery of clinical research across Devon Partnership NHS Trust, with a particular focus on mood disorders and our translational depression clinic.
Key responsibilities include supporting participant recruitment and follow-up, contributing to clinical assessments, data collection and analysis, and helping to deliver research projects to Good Clinical Practice standards.
You will work closely with clinical teams, the Research & Development team and academic partners, with opportunities to contribute to audit, quality improvement, conference presentations and academic publications.
The role is supported by experienced research and clinical colleagues, with administrative support from the R&D team. You will also have opportunities to become involved in wider mood disorder research and developing research activity across the Trust.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Specific Knowledge and Skills Essential
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice Analytical and problem-solving capability Ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent IT skills
Interpersonal and communications skills Essential
Evidence of excellent organisational and time management skills Evidence of team working Prepared to be flexible in working patterns Ability to fulfil all duties of the post Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense
Desirable
Working on multiple research data bases for a commercial research study.
Experience Essential
Strong interest in mood disorders Strong interest in clinical research
Desirable
Experience working on NIHR adopted research trials.
Qualifications Essential
Medical Practitioner with fully registered with GMC MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
Desirable
Experience working on NIHR adopted commercial research trials.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)