Psychiatry Research Fellow in Mood Disorders Service

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The closing date is 17 February 2026

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

We are seeking to appoint 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 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 mood disorders. The successful postholder will be supported by a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist and the Research Lead for Mood Disorders Research and the Co-Director for the Midlands Translational Research Centre. The R&D Department provides support to a broad portfolio of research, with dedicated staff to deliver the Mood Disorders Research Agenda.

The team will provide wrap-around support and access to training as required.

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

The post-holder will work with a team to develop and deliver the depression research clinic as described. This will involve assessments of patients and delivery of advice to GPs. It will also involve research activities related to a cohort study and industry-funded trials of new pharmacological agents as they arise. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop research outputs and contribute to clinical trials in mood disorders within the developing research clinic.

These activities will align with mission objectives to increase early-phase and novel treatment trials in the region. The appointee will work with the Centre leadership (Co-Director Professor Marwaha) and will have opportunities to develop skills in line with academic training, including potential progression toward ACF/ACL and PhD funding. There will be opportunities to attend educational activities and to work towards registration for a higher degree, with support to apply for further funding.

The appointee will also have the opportunity to participate in appropriate educational activities and will be expected to work towards registration for a higher degree, with support to apply for further funding.

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, with areas of deprivation that create demand for our services. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

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

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities of this post. If you have any questions please contact Professor Steven Marwaha:

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• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• Completion of UK Foundation Programme year 2
• Minimum 6 months Psychiatry post in the NHS
• Understanding and experience of research methods relevant to mental health
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• Analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work towards departmental and institute objectives
• 6 months NHS Clinical experience in Mental Health (excluding medical student and clinical attachment rotations)
• Postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCPsych Part A-C at appropriate level, or equivalent
• Research experience such as a BSc/Hons, MSc or equivalent
• In good standing with GMC. No restrictions or conditions on practice
• Experience of psychiatry
• Research publications and potential for grant writing
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant mental health degree or MRCPsych Part A-C at appropriate level, or equivalent

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