Band 7 Senior Research Fellow - Trident Trial

Band 7 Senior Research Fellow – Trident Trial

The closing date is 22 March 2026

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Research Fellow (Post‑Doc desirable) to play a key role in the delivery of the NIHR‑funded Theta Burst Stimulation for Adolescent Depression feasibility study (TRIDENT) at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Reporting to the Senior Programme & Operations Manager for Mood Disorders, the postholder will be responsible for:

• 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 Trial Management Team Leader of the Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit.

• Lead delivery of all aspects of the TRIDENT study including ethics, governance, report writing and publications;
• Deliver a double‑blind feasibility trial of iTBS for the treatment of adolescent depression, an electronic survey to CAMHS clinicians, qualitative focus groups, a PPI‑developed acceptability questionnaire, individual qualitative interviews, and develop an NHS TMS Services Map;
• Manage the implementation of the research protocol, administrative tasks, planning, implementation and delivery on time and within budget;
• Work closely with the Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit and all study centres of which BSMHT is the lead, liaising with other researchers in the field;
• Take responsibility for funder reports and maintain clear, accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation and records;
• Lead and provide advice to all research‑active staff within the programme in research methodology, statistical analysis, governance, Trust R&D and Health Research Authority processes.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 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 research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation, which increases demand for our services and creates a necessity for everyone to have access to the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care and 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.

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience or training;
• PhD or equivalent level research experience in appropriate mental health specialities;
• Project Management Qualification.

• Research experience in an appropriate field;
• Experience in networking and liaising with mental health professionals and service users;
• Excellent written and presentation skills;
• Experience of working on research programmes in the specialist area;
• Ability to work to timescales both independently and under supervision;
• Ability to supervise research staff in meeting set objectives and targets of the research programme.

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata