Specialty Doctor, Research & Development (Fixed Term)

We are seeking an enthusiastic & motivated Research Doctor to join our expanding research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research studies within mental health services, supporting the development of evidence-based care & improving outcomes for service users. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary clinical & research teams to support the delivery of commercial & non-commercial studies across a range of mental health specialties. The role will involve participant assessment, recruitment, study procedures, safety monitoring, & collaboration with sponsors, investigators, and external partners., The post holder will be required to workas a Sub-Investigator, progressing to Principal Investigator, on commercial & non-commercial clinical trials including Phase II & Phase III. They will be responsible for the safety & wellbeing of participants during clinical trials & ensuring research is conducted in accordance with relevant guidelines including International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice.They will be required to represent the Trust at various internal/external stakeholder meetings including Investigator meetings (sometimes international), board reviews & RDN meetings.

The successful candidate will have an interest in clinical research, excellent communication skills, & a commitment to improving patient care through research innovation.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers. Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

• NHS Specialty grade £63,696 - £102,689 per annum + £149 fringe pro rata for part time
• Up to £2000/year CPD allowance subject to policy requirements
• NHS pension employers contribution 23.7% from day one
• Company Car Lease Scheme
• Discounted Nuffield Gym Membership