Clinical Child Psychiatrist Fellowship

Job Purpose

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the mission of the School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow through leading and contributing to research of a national or international standard. This will be achieved through conducting a Journal Style PhD or (if successful candidate already has a PhD) postdoctoral work leading to high impact peer reviewed publications, with a focus on high-risk young people and aligned to the University of Glasgow BRIDGE project. The postholder will actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach. This aspect of the post will be 2.5 days/week based at the Clarice Pears Building at the University of Glasgow.

The postholder will conduct clinical duties under an NHS honorary contract with NHS Ayrshire & Arran, contributing to clinical care commensurate with clinical speciality at Trainee, Specialist Doctor or Consultant level. This aspect of the post will be 2.5 days/week and will be based in Ayrshire and Arran.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Academic

1.       Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of national or international standard, at doctoral or postdoctoral level, participating actively in the development of the School of Health and Wellbeing research strategy.

2.       Plan, design and implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with collaborators and grant holders as appropriate, and act as project leader on major research projects, developing a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3.       Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.

4.       Present work at internal and external seminars and national/ international conferences as appropriate to enhance the profile of the research group. Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

5.       Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities.

6.       Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.

7.       Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow.

8.       Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

9.       Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

10.    To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan Inspiring People, Changing the World

Clinical

11.    To offer clinical service provision in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, on an Honorary NHS Contract under the direction of the Clinical Director for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

12.    Ensure compliance with annual appraisal and GMC/GDC NHS revalidation.

13.    Participation in NHS/University Joint Appraisal Scheme is a condition of employment for all medical academic staff. In accordance with the Follett Report recommendations participation in a joint appraisal arrangement will be agreed locally.

Qualifications

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 11 [Medical undergraduate degree with at least two years work as a Foundation Doctor +/- Masters degree] or 12 [PhD or MD] (or equivalent in a related discipline or working towards such a qualification), with a developing reputation in research within the discipline/subject area.

A2 Requisite clinical qualification and certification for clinical practice at trainee or Consultant level in the UK – minimum MRCPsych.

A3 Relevant and enduring membership of General Medical Council/General Dental Council.

A4 Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

A5 Engagement with the current and future priorities of the School of Health and Wellbeing strategies, aims and ambitions.

A6 Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

C1 Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of research and activities.

C2 High quality clinical skills in psychiatry.

C3 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.

C4 Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities.

C5 Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.

C6 Ability to demonstrate independent thought to generate original research.

C7 Track record of published research of national or international standard compatible with enhancing the School of Health and Wellbeing submission to the REF.

General Information

Clinical Research Fellowships offer medical graduates the opportunity for training in a range

of research methodologies relevant to modern biomedical research in Medicine and related

specialities. Most Clinical Fellows will undertake research training to consolidate career

prospects, by participating in relevant research, which will usually form part of a further

qualification or Higher degree [MSc, MD, PhD]. If further funding can be obtained,

registration for an MD will be strongly encouraged and the research will be planned with

successful attainment of a degree in mind. The post should make individuals competitive for

future NHS teaching hospital appointment or Academic Lecturer/Clinician Scientist awards.

Research Training

All Clinical Research Fellows will have a mentor assigned at the time of appointment. The

mentor will usually become the supervisor for any matriculated Higher degree [see below].

Clinical Research Fellows are encouraged to attend workshops and training in generic

transferable skills organised by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

Graduate School. Full details of the programme are available at

http://www.fom.gla.ac.uk/RDTC/. Regular attendance and contributions to research meetings

of their group is expected.

Higher Degrees

Clinical Research Fellows will undertake study towards a Higher Degree, ordinarily a PhD, in

the University of Glasgow. In addition to an academic supervisor, all postgraduate students

will have an independent adviser. Either the adviser or supervisor must be a member of fulltime University academic staff.

Clinical Work

For registered medical practitioners an honorary grading will be sought from the relevant

NHS Service. This will usually be at the grade of Honorary ST3 [or equivalent]. Clinical

activities may be limited to those required for research training such as recruitment to trials

and conduct of clinical research. However, limited additional clinical experience will usually

be available subject to the agreement of the supervisor and NHS Services Clinical Director,

with in-patient and out-patient experience in Medicine and relevant Specialties. Where any

clinical activities of a Service nature extend beyond the usual working week, confirmation in

advance of any such responsibilities and agreement on additional payments must be

obtained from appropriate NHS Services management. The individual will have a contract

with the NHS Services via the appropriate directorate/division, which will specify the agreed

amount of clinical work and the level of remuneration. Since the funding for this post does

not include an element for clinical training or NHS service work, any such clinical work must

be arranged to avoid impacting substantially on research time.

Funding Sources

The duration of funding is as specified in the post-specific information. It will be awarded on

the basis of individual career achievement to date and the likelihood of the fellow

contributing to an effective, existing research team. Salary will be on ST3 equivalent scale.

As noted above, there may be opportunities for additional salary supplements providing NHS

cover in Medicine and related specialties [by negotiation with local NHS management and

subject to prioritisation of research]. In relation to such supplements, the University will act

as Paymaster only.

Research Training Base

The Clinical Research Fellow will be based at the University of Glasgow but may work at

other clinical sites e.g. the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Research Supervision

Details of the Institute and supervisorial pool can be found on the Institute’s webpages, as

per the post specific information.

Teaching

There will be no regular commitment to teaching but research fellows are encouraged to

contribute to both problem-based learning and clinical teaching sessions for undergraduate

medical students when research commitments allow.

Assessment of Progress

• All those matriculated for Higher Degrees will be subject to the Postgraduate School of

the College for progress monitoring. This is completed according to the regulations set

down in the University Calendar.

• Written progress reports on projects on a monthly basis.

• Research in Progress presentations, at least annually, to the Institute.

• Reports/manuscripts of results of clinical trials undertaken, as appropriate.

• General assessment during clinical work and meetings.

• Annual interview by independent assessors.

Future

Research fellows will either return to run-through training, be supported for further internal or

externally funded fellowship to complete a MD or PhD, or may become eligible for an

academic training post.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

The post for which you are applying is considered ‘registered work’ in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.

If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at: http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg/pvg\_index.html

Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified From Working with Children List.

This post is full time, fixed term until 31 July 2028. 

Salary: Salary commensurate with current clinical PayScale