Clinical Research Fellow (Psychology)

Overview

The University of Bath, in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, offers a fixed-term position for a Clinical Research Fellow within the Department of Psychology. This three-year role sits within the National Institute for Health and Research funded Bath Mental Health Research Group and is designed for qualified professionals looking to advance both their clinical and research interests in applied youth mental health, with support to complete a PhD during the appointment.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology along with at least 12 months of post-qualification experience working in youth mental health settings. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a track record of research activity pointing toward a trajectory of future sustainable research in topics relevant to applied youth mental health, specifically focusing on health inequalities and underserved populations regarding access to child and adolescent mental health services.

What you get

The position provides a salary between £48,337 and £62,994 per annum, with a market supplement available on a clinical pay scale for eligible applicants. The appointee will also have the option to remain in the National Health Service pension scheme for the duration of the employment and can access a minimum of 10 days of pro rata professional development per year.

Requirements

The postholder is expected to spend up to two days per week in direct clinical activity, with the specific role negotiated with the services. Clinicians must be eligible to exercise autonomous responsibility for the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients, including supervision responsibilities for doctoral trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, and graduate psychologists.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-17.