Research Fellow in Perinatal Mental Health

Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?

Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

We are looking for Researcher to join the Research and Development team to be based remotely in Birmingham and will need to travel to Birmingham Women's Hospital.

This role will involve supporting a NIHR clinical trial on antenatal anxiety called ACORN II in all aspects of study delivery including facilitation of study set-up, liaising with stakeholders and study participants, accurate data collection, recruitment and follow-up of study participants, ensuring that all studies activities are conducted according to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Research Governance and local Trust guidelines. Your work will be focused on data collection, management of a research site and will involve liaising with clinical stakeholders and data admin., The post holder will be required to liaise with NHS services in Birmingham that are involved in the trial, recruit participants from scanning clinics, and provide remote follow-up assessments, so a level of comfort and knowledge of technology will be required. Experience of guided self-help and or working with anxious pregnant persons would be beneficial but not essential.

We will support you to learn the skills you need to thrive in the role. We will offer you the training and development support you need to begin a fulfilling career. In return, you will need to be motivated, flexible and eager to learn., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

DPT is growing as we establish ourselves us as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country. Working as part of DPT, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start., About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do