Senior Research Associate- Thames Valley & HOPE Provider Collaborative

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We, at the Thames Valley Tier 4 and HOPE (Healthy Outcomes for People with Eating Disorders) Provider Collaboratives, are looking for a Senior Research Associate to provide specialist research and evaluation expertise and oversight to the to the research work of the in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the wide range of work undertaken to date.
The Provider Collaboratives are each a group of providers of specialist services working together on an agreed footprint to deliver excellent care services and, with local clinical leadership and systems leadership, share approaches, pathways, resources and clinical expertise for the benefit of some of the most vulnerable of our children, young people and adults.

Be a trained senior clinician with experience working in mental healthcare and clinical research, able to work autonomously, be flexible and creative
Supervise and support clinical team members carrying out research and evaluation within the Provider Collaborative using and building upon the existing data. .
Demonstrate expert research and audit skills with evidence of scientific publications.
The role will mix working from an Oxford/Swindon office base and remote working, from home and/or other Provider Collaborative sites, as required, in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, BaNES (Bath and North East Somerset), Swindon & Wiltshire (BSW) and Gloucestershire.
Review all existing research and service evaluations carried out across the Provider Collaboratives and develop a data base to collate all research to date.
Set up a forum for clinicians within the Provider Collaborative undertaking research and evaluation to review/agree approach and provide support, as needed.
Undertake appropriate research and make recommendations for further areas of research. This could include all aspects of research from designing appropriate studies, undertaking data collection, undertaking data analysis, and writing up and disseminating findings.
Provide research advice and guidance to other staff undertaking research, audit and service evaluations.
In conjunction with the Clinical Directors, write up papers for publication and prepare reports and presentations to disseminate findings at relevant meetings and conferences.
Assisting with writing proposals to secure grant funding.
Provide post-qualification training (CPD) and clinical professional supervision to recently qualified clinical psychologists and other professionals attached to the team.
Contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of Eating Disorder and CAMHS Tier 4 operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit, in consultation with relevant others.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Please refer to the job description which outlines further details and main responsibilities of this role.
If you have any questions or queries about the role, please get in contact with Gillian Combe on gillian.combe@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk