Research Associate – ON-SITE

Job Overview

logoWe are excited to invite applications for the position of 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, particularly in eating disorder treatments.

As a Research Associate, you will evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives, with a focus on nasogastric tube feeding in treating eating disorders. You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to assess the outcomes of interventions aimed at improving mental health services for children, young people, and adults.

Location: Oxford/Swindon (Hybrid working available)

About the Provider Collaboratives: Led by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, the Provider Collaboratives unite NHS organisations like Oxford Health, Berkshire Healthcare, Gloucestershire Health, and Priory for AED. The collaborative serves areas like Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and Bath and North East Somerset, working to improve mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate ongoing initiatives, particularly nasogastric tube feeding in eating disorder treatments.

Collaborate with NHS partners to collect, analysis, and report data.

Contribute to the development of research frameworks.

Assist in disseminating findings to improve mental health service

The Successful Candidate Will

Be an experienced senior clinician with a strong background in mental healthcare and clinical research, capable of working independently while demonstrating flexibility and creativity in problem-solving.

Take responsibility for supporting clinical team members involved in research and evaluation within the Provider Collaborative, leveraging and expanding on existing data to drive improvements.

Possess expert research and audit skills, with a proven track record of scientific publications.

Propose recommendations for policy and service development, including contributing to transformation projects, preparing for service reviews, and enhancing psychological care pathways, in close collaboration with the clinical leadership team.

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 peoples 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

Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the details outlined in the job description.

Review existing research and service evaluations carried out across the Provider Collaboratives relating to dietetic management of eating disorders. Set up a forum for clinicians within the Provider Collaborative undertaking research and evaluation relating to the treatment of eating disorders to review/agree approach and provide support, as needed. In agreement with the Clinical Directors and senior research associate, to develop the research approach and methodology using recognised tools and approaches to undertake the necessary research across both Provider Collaboratives.

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you dont meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

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