Band 7 Senior Research Fellow - Trident Trial

Band 7 Senior Research Fellow - Trident Trial

Employer:

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Birmingham, B15 2FG

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/03/2026

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Fellow (Post Doc desirable) to play a key role in the delivery of NIHR-funded Theta buRst st Imulation for aDolescent dEpressio

N feasibili

Ty study (TRIDENT). Reporting to the Senior Programme & Operations Manager for Mood Disorders, the postholder will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

• Leading the day-to-day research management and delivery of the TRIDENT study at the BSMHFT site
• Coordinating and supporting participant recruitment and retention
• Delivering qualitative components of the research study
• Working closely with the Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit and collaborating study centres to ensure milestones and study objectives are achieved
• Ensuring compliance with research governance, regulatory requirements, and data quality standards
• Supervising and supporting junior research staff involved in the study
• Contributing to dissemination activities, including reports, publications and presentations
• Supporting the development of future research funding applications where appropriate

The postholder will be supported by Professor Marwaha and the Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit Trial Management Team Leader.

To lead the delivery of all aspects of the TRIDENT study including, ethics, governance, report writing and publications.

Key elements to be delivered are:

• A] a double-blind feasibility trial of iTBS (a type of TMS) for the treatment of adolescent depression
• B] an electronic survey to CAMHS clinicians in our recruitment sites and qualitative focus groups
• C] asking trial participants to complete a PPI developed acceptability questionnaire during treatment and then individual qualitative interviews exploring experiences of receiving the randomised intervention
• D] develop an NHS TMS Services Map

To manage the implementation of research protocol, taking responsibility for administrative tasks, planning, implementation and delivery on time and within budget.

To work closely with the Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit and all study centres of which BSMHT is the lead centre and liaising with other researchers in the field.

Take responsibility for funder reports along with clear, accurate and up to date project documentation and records relating to all aspects of the study.

To lead and provide advice to all research-active staff within the programme in all aspects of the research process, including research methodology, statistical analysis, research governance, Trust R&D and Health Research Authority processes.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year.

We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.

We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need.

We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.

If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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