Psychiatry Research Fellow in Mood Disorders Service
The closing date is 27 May 2026
We are seeking a full‑time Psychiatry Research Fellow to support the delivery of a translational research depression clinic in Birmingham, funded by the NIHR Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Research Centre. The clinic offers fast access to assessment and advice for patients with depression referred directly from primary care and includes a recruitment pathway into a cohort study using the digital data collection platform DECODE. It also hosts other studies, including randomised controlled trials focusing on mood disorders.
The successful postholder will work alongside a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist (appointed), the Research Lead for Mood Disorders Research, and the Co‑Director for the Midlands Translational Research Centre, Professor Marwaha. They will be supported by the Trust’s Research and Development Department, which provides dedicated staff and governance to deliver the Mood Disorders Research Agenda.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will develop and deliver the depression research clinic, including assessments of patients and delivery of advice to GPs. Responsibilities also include research activities related to the cohort study and industry‑funded trials of new pharmacological agents, as well as contributing to research outputs. The fellow will help BSMHFT deliver a range of clinical trials, starting in 2025, and will progress academic training towards ACF/ACL and PhD funding if desired.
Additional responsibilities include attending educational activities, working towards higher‑degree registration, and applying for additional funding.
Applicant must be able to start in August 2026
About us
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs 4,000 clinical and support staff who improve mental health and well‑being for 70,000 people each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull and national specialist services, and offer training for medical, nursing, and psychology professionals.
Person Specification
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC, in good standing, with no restrictions or conditions on practice
- Minimum 6 months NHS clinical experience in Mental Health (excluding medical student and clinical attachment rotations)
- Understanding and first‑hand experience of research methods relevant to mental health
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with colleagues
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Masters in a relevant mental health degree or MRCPsych Part A‑C) or equivalent
- Research publication and grant‑writing experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £52,656 to £73,992 per annum (depending on level, CT1–ST6).
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The closing date is 27 May 2026
We are seeking a full‑time Psychiatry Research Fellow to support the delivery of a translational research depression clinic in Birmingham, funded by the NIHR Mental Health Mission Midlands Translational Research Centre. The clinic offers fast access to assessment and advice for patients with depression referred directly from primary care and includes a recruitment pathway into a cohort study using the digital data collection platform DECODE. It also hosts other studies, including randomised controlled trials focusing on mood disorders.
The successful postholder will work alongside a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist (appointed), the Research Lead for Mood Disorders Research, and the Co‑Director for the Midlands Translational Research Centre, Professor Marwaha. They will be supported by the Trust’s Research and Development Department, which provides dedicated staff and governance to deliver the Mood Disorders Research Agenda.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will develop and deliver the depression research clinic, including assessments of patients and delivery of advice to GPs. Responsibilities also include research activities related to the cohort study and industry‑funded trials of new pharmacological agents, as well as contributing to research outputs. The fellow will help BSMHFT deliver a range of clinical trials, starting in 2025, and will progress academic training towards ACF/ACL and PhD funding if desired.
Additional responsibilities include attending educational activities, working towards higher‑degree registration, and applying for additional funding.
Applicant must be able to start in August 2026
About us
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust employs 4,000 clinical and support staff who improve mental health and well‑being for 70,000 people each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull and national specialist services, and offer training for medical, nursing, and psychology professionals.
Person Specification
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the GMC, in good standing, with no restrictions or conditions on practice
- Minimum 6 months NHS clinical experience in Mental Health (excluding medical student and clinical attachment rotations)
- Understanding and first‑hand experience of research methods relevant to mental health
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with colleagues
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g., Masters in a relevant mental health degree or MRCPsych Part A‑C) or equivalent
- Research publication and grant‑writing experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £52,656 to £73,992 per annum (depending on level, CT1–ST6).
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