Clinical Research Fellow in Mood Disorders

Clinical Research Fellow in Mood Disorders

We are seeking to appoint a full‑time Clinical Research Fellow to support the delivery of a translational research depression clinic in Birmingham, which is being funded by the NIHR Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Research Centre. The clinic will offer fast access to assessment and advice for patients with depression referred directly from primary care, and a recruitment pathway into a cohort study using a digital data collection platform called DECODE.

The clinic will also host other studies, including randomised controlled trials focused on helping people with mood disorders.

Previous applicants should not reapply as their application will not be considered.

The successful postholder will work with a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist (appointed) and the Research Lead for Mood Disorders Research and the Co‑Director for the Midlands Translational Research Centre, Prof Marwaha, as well as the Trust’s Research and Development (R&D) Department. The R&D Department provides support to a broad portfolio of research—lead and clinical research nurses, non‑clinical research delivery staff, research fellows, project management and governance staff.

The team will provide wrap‑around support to the postholder to work as part of a delivery team and will offer access to training as required.

The post‑holder will develop and deliver the depression research clinic.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing patients and delivering advice to GPs.
• Conducting research activities related to the cohort study and industry‑funded trials of new pharmacological agents as these arise.
• Developing research outputs.
• Supporting the Trust in delivering a range of clinical trials, starting or due to start in 2025, focused on mood disorders.
• Engaging in educational activities and working toward registration for a higher degree, with support to apply for further funding.
• Advancing skill sets toward ACF/ACL and PhD funding if desired.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4,000 clinical and support staff help us 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 are proud of our international reputation for research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse and often experiences high levels of deprivation, creating increased demand for our services and underscoring our commitment to ensuring everyone can access the help they need.

For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name:
Professor Steven Marwaha

Job title:

Consultant Psychiatrist Email:  Telephone: