Senior Research Associate- Thames Valley & HOPE Provider Collaborative

at  Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are excited to invite applications for the position of Senior Research Associate within the Thames Valley Specialised Children and Young People’s Mental Health and HOPE (Healthy Outcomes for People with Eating Disorders) Provider Collaboratives. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of mental health initiatives across our PC.
As a Senior Research Associate, you will take on a dynamic role that requires you to be a trained senior clinician with extensive experience in both mental healthcare and clinical research. We seek someone who can work independently, adapt flexibly to various situations, and bring a creative approach to their work. Your academic background should include a PhD, a history of first-author publications in high-impact journals, successful supervision of doctoral students, and a proven track record of securing research grants and funding.

In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse and talented multi-disciplinary team. Together, you will assess the outcomes of various interventions designed to enhance mental health services for children, young people, and adults. Your contributions will be pivotal in driving forward the quality and effectiveness of these vital services.

• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility ensuring governance guidelines are maintained across the Provider Collaborative.
• Demonstrate expert research and audit skills with evidence of scientific publications.
• Propose policy and service development recommendations (including transformation projects, preparation for service reviews, improvements of psychological care pathways) as relevant and in collaboration with the clinical leadership team).
• Lead grant applications.
• Ensure that audit and ethics approval processes are followed.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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
Individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount
Pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
For more information on the main responsibilities and details, please refer to the job description.
We welcome calls from potential applicants regarding the role - please do get in touch

• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility ensuring governance guidelines are maintained across the Provider Collaborative.
• Demonstrate expert research and audit skills with evidence of scientific publications.
• Propose policy and service development recommendations (including transformation projects, preparation for service reviews, improvements of psychological care pathways) as relevant and in collaboration with the clinical leadership team).
• Lead grant applications.
• Ensure that audit and ethics approval processes are followed