We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic resident doctor (F3 equivalent) to help deliver the Early Psychosis Mission, a large national project in early psychosis. The role will entail patient contact and research experience, and is ideal for a junior resident wanting to build on their research and clinical experience in psychiatry. GMC registration and foundation programme (or equivalent) experience are essential requirements. Previous clinical research experience is desirable.
This post will work with Dr Murray, Dr Osimo, and the wider Early Intervention Mission leadership team to develop this work. The post will play an important role in bridging between the University Psychiatry Department and the clinical team in order to fulfil the study research objectives in accordance with the funding. There will be plenty of opportunities to get experience in research in multiple different settings, from the laboratory to the clinic and to develop projects according to particular interests. This will be the ideal post for someone looking to gain experience in clinical research with a view to considering a future clinical academic career. Although the main focus is on delivering the research project objectives, there will be the opportunity for some clinical work to aid embedding in the team and support the integration between clinical and research work.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
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EDUCATIONAL/RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES:
The role will allow the development of research and clinical skills while working with people with severe mental illness. It is ideally suited to those with an interest in a clinical-academic career and building towards future applications to an academic clinical fellowship and/or doctoral training programmes.
There are regular educational meetings and attendance is strongly encouraged. There will also be educational opportunities through the Mental Health Mission.
Educational objectives:
There will be many opportunities for trainees to develop skills/competencies, including the following areas:
- Manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues
- Contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects
- Contribute to the design of research materials and make arrangements for data gathering
- Gather, analyse, and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources
- Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the research project
- Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone
- Support study delivery by undertaking research activities outlined in approved study documents; facilitate the informed consent process as per legislation and the Mental Capacity Act, and develop and maintain skills, experience and competence in research processes.
- Provide staff and participants with information about the purpose of studies, the resources required and be a point of contact for staff involved.
Collect and maintain data and study documentation and ensure that all data collected, stored and used is done so in compliance with relevant statutory instruments, national and local guidelines and regulations
Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Research Governance Framework, national and local practices and policies
Provide written or verbal reports regarding the progress of the research to the research team
Support the management team in the event of inspection from a regulatory and/or monitoring authority
Engage in multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews where appropriate
Autonomous Working
Prioritise work in an effective manner
Work effectively with limited supervision
Act independently and use own initiative to maintain collaborative research relationships with NHS, CRN and University staff
Performance Management
To receive regular supervision in accordance with Trust policy guidelines
To maintain and build on skills and competencies through annual appraisal and Personal Development Plans and attend training that takes account of evidence-based practice and contributes to the team objectives. To undertake continuous professional development
To work in accordance with all policies and procedures, including the support of equal opportunities and social inclusion.
Take part in local, internal/external audits/inspections
Health and Safety/Safeguarding Responsibilities
Recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone's business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
Raise concerns appropriately in line with the Trust’s Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
Comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau.
Take responsibility for the health & safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their omissions or actions at work.
Report accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective action where necessary
Case/Patient Management
Maintain professional integrity in line with your relevant Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.
