Job summary
The post holder will work with our CaPE team. This innovative service aims to support participation in mood disorders clinical research and, in so doing, minimise the primary/secondary care gap and reduce inequalities in health.
The post holder will be a key member of our research team. We have a particular interest in difficult to treat mood disorders and also in the use of psychedelics. Currently we are the lead site for an NIHR funded bipolar depression trial, we have a commercial Psilocybin study with a strong pipeline of new studies.
Please note we cannot sponsor GMC for this role.
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Becky Bates (current post holder), Mourad Wahba (CaPE lead) or Stuart Watson (CaPE consultant)
Email: becky.bates@newcastle.ac.uk; mourad.wahba@cntw.nhs.uk; stuart.watson@newcastle.ac.uk
Main duties of the job
The post holder will conduct research informed clinical assessments of patients who self-refer or are referred by primary or secondary care colleagues.
The post holder will support patients along the research journey (consent, screening, randomisation, outcome measures, clinical support etc).
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of large scale clinical research (participant identification, research profile raising etc)
The post holder will gain expertise in the assessment and management of patients with mood disorders and will gain an understanding of the research process.
The post will evolve depending on the post holders needs.
About us
Why us?
30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
Remote working available as suits service needs
Dedicated and protected SPA time
Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
Teaching and research opportunities available
Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post supports clinical research.
The post holder will be part of the clinical research team. This will involve clinical assessments of potentially eligible participants and research delivery. We hope to support the post holder to consider/progress a clinical research career and to gain mood disorders expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post supports clinical research.
The post holder will be part of the clinical research team. This will involve clinical assessments of potentially eligible participants and research delivery. We hope to support the post holder to consider/progress a clinical research career and to gain mood disorders expertise.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Shall have completed foundation training or have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Experience of working in psychiatry at foundation or core level
Knowledge
Essential
- Foundation competencies
- Minimum of FY2 equivalent clinical experience, with eligibility for a trust-grade or clinical fellow role
- Understanding of NHS systems, including intersection between primary and secondary care
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of psychiatry in relation to duties of current post
- Knowledge of mood disorders
Experience
Essential
- Sustained, demonstrated commitment to psychiatry, evidenced through a psychiatry post, academic work, QI/research, or placement
- Experience working within NHS clinical settings
- Experience of participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience in teaching/ research/ publications
- Prior experience working with people with mental health difficulties (clinical or non-clinical)
- Previous research involvement (e.g. assisting with consent, GCP, screening, or data collection)
- Experience in teaching, mentoring, or service development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Able to work constructively with multidisciplinary research group
- Highly motivated and good time management skills
Desirable
- Information Technology skills
Personality
Essential
- Flexible and accommodating while keeping clear focus on overall goal
- Ability to sustain self and support others
- Ability to work with multiple tasks with different timeframes
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new settings, and manage complexity
Desirable
- Leadership skills in clinical or academic environments
Research
Essential
- An interest and motivation to contribute to clinical research
Desirable
- Experience working in research
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Shall have completed foundation training or have equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable
- Experience of working in psychiatry at foundation or core level
Knowledge
Essential
- Foundation competencies
- Minimum of FY2 equivalent clinical experience, with eligibility for a trust-grade or clinical fellow role
- Understanding of NHS systems, including intersection between primary and secondary care
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of psychiatry in relation to duties of current post
- Knowledge of mood disorders
Experience
Essential
- Sustained, demonstrated commitment to psychiatry, evidenced through a psychiatry post, academic work, QI/research, or placement
- Experience working within NHS clinical settings
- Experience of participation in audit
Desirable
- Experience in teaching/ research/ publications
- Prior experience working with people with mental health difficulties (clinical or non-clinical)
- Previous research involvement (e.g. assisting with consent, GCP, screening, or data collection)
- Experience in teaching, mentoring, or service development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Able to work constructively with multidisciplinary research group
- Highly motivated and good time management skills
Desirable
- Information Technology skills
Personality
Essential
- Flexible and accommodating while keeping clear focus on overall goal
- Ability to sustain self and support others
- Ability to work with multiple tasks with different timeframes
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new settings, and manage complexity
Desirable
- Leadership skills in clinical or academic environments
Research
Essential
- An interest and motivation to contribute to clinical research
Desirable
- Experience working in research
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
