Clinical Research Fellow (Pharmacy)

This innovative new post is an opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to develop a clinical academic research role with a focus on the mental health of young people (aged 14-25) within the University of Bath's region.

The postholder will develop applied research in youth mental health in collaboration with the Bath Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) and pharmacy staff from the university's Department of Life Sciences alongside the pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with staff from neighbouring NHS organisations.

The broad remit of the role is the development of applied research that will improve the understanding and provision of care directly impacting the mental health of young people. Topics of interest include medication access, adherence, and health service use in young people with mental health conditions during life transitions.

The postholder will spend up to two days per week in direct clinical activity, with the specific role negotiated with the services.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a clinical pharmacist aspiring to a future clinical academic career to develop a broad range of research skills. Joining the Bath MHRG offers training and infrastructure to support such development including NIHR academy membership. Support is available to undertake a PhD as part of the post if desired by the postholder.

The partnership with the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust affords access to high quality ongoing clinical and professional development and the opportunity to develop clinical research that is relevant and embedded within services.

It is possible to remain in the NHS pension scheme throughout the duration of this post. This post can also be offered as a secondment to the University of Bath subject to agreement by the employing NHS trust. This 3-year post is an integral part of the NIHR funded Bath Mental Health Research Group.

About You:
This post would be suited to a pharmacist with clinical and service development experience who is motivated and committed to career progression as a clinical academic. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of subject-relevant service evaluation and research methods and show a strong interest in applied research in youth mental health.

Candidates will be able to work autonomously with excellent organisational and self-management skills, and work effectively with clinicians and researchers across a range of specialisms and backgrounds.

Applicants will be able to demonstrate a track record of activity indicative of a trajectory of future sustainable research in topics relevant to applied youth mental health.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits including discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses
- Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest-free loan for immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Staff support groups, networks and Wellbeing Champions