About Us
The NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre's (BRC) aim is to pioneer multidisciplinary translational research and experimental medicine in the areas of mental health, the mind-body interface, and neuroscience.
Our Partners: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's largest NHS mental health service provider with a long history of involvement in translational research and training in partnership with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London. The IoPPN is the largest academic community in Europe dedicated to the study, treatment and prevention of mental health problems and neurodegenerative disease.
About The Role
The NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) invites applications from (i) clinical trainees (CT2 - ST6) and (ii) nurses, allied health professionals and clinical psychologists (bands 6 - 8A top) who are committed to developing a translational research career in the UK in the areas of mental health, clinical neuroscience or the interface between physical & mental health. Up to seven posts are available and we invite applications from candidates who wish to work in any area of the Maudsley BRC's research activity.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must hold registration with the NMC, the HCPC, the GMC or Membership of the relevant Royal College or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College guidelines).
2. Applicants must have at least 12 months' experience of practice with a UK healthcare provider in the health or care profession for which they hold the required registration.
3. Applicants must hold a current contract of employment with a provider of healthcare services in the UK. Fixed term contracts are acceptable. Honorary contracts or bank work cannot be accepted.
4. Applicants must not already hold a doctoral research degree.
About You
Essential criteria
1. Clinical trainees: MBBS or equivalent qualification with distinction/honours Nurses & AHPs: BSc 2.1 or 1st and appropriate qualification for full NMC or HCPC registration
2. Clinical trainees: Membership of GMC or Membership of the relevant Royal College or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College guidelines and a valid licence to practice) Nurses & AHPs: Registration with NMC and/or HCPC
3. Ability to communicate to a wide range of people at various levels
4. Ability to prioritise a varied workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of quality
5. Ability to manage the day-to-day running of a research project, working effectively both independently and as part of a team
6. Demonstrated track record of research in a relevant subject area with evidence of knowledge of basic research methodologies
7. Ambition and commitment to further developing an academic research career
8. Project proposal indicates clear involvement of service users at various stages
9. Clear plan for development of a project that can be taken forwards for a PhD or other external career development award
10. Time plan includes details of all relevant training that is expected to take place during the fellowship
11. Plan includes a realistic timeframe for appropriate external fellowship applications to be submitted
Desirable criteria
1. Intercalated BSc or an MSc
2. Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
3. A commitment to open, transparent, accessible and reproducible research
To apply, please register with the King's College London application portal and complete your application online with the following required supporting documents:
1. Covering letter (2 pages)
2. CV
3. Letter of support from proposed project supervisor
4. Outline of the proposed research fellowship (4 pages)
Completed Appendix A sheet indicating Maudsley BRC research themes and priorities the project will meet.
The selection process will include a panel interview and a presentation.
Further Information
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