University of Leicester 
Leicester, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Leicester seeks a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry for a part-time role based in Leicester, United Kingdom. This position supports an industry-sponsored, multi-centre clinical trial investigating GLP-1RA therapy for patients with obesity and severe mental illness. The fellow will provide medical supervision, manage participant recruitment and screening, conduct clinical assessments, and assist with data analysis and publication. Candidates must hold an MB BS or equivalent, full GMC registration, MRCPsych, and be at ST3 level or above in Psychiatry. Strong communication skills, Good Clinical Practice certification, and experience in research methodology are required. The role offers opportunities to present findings internationally and engage in teaching. The university provides a competitive salary, pension scheme, and a supportive environment focused on equity and diversity.
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Project Description
About the role
We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry to join the University of Leicester’s Medical Sciences area of Global Health, Lifestyle and Metabolic Medicine. This part-time post offers an exciting opportunity for a resident doctor in psychiatry to broaden their research experience by contributing to an industry-sponsored clinical trial conducted jointly by the Leicester Diabetes Centre, based at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. The 64-week, multi-centre, placebo-controlled, double-blind randomised trial will investigate the use of once-weekly GLP-1RA therapy as part of a person-centred pathway for patients living with obesity and severe mental illness.
Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, you will provide medical supervision for the trial and play a leading role in participant identification, recruitment, screening and review, clinical assessments and intervention delivery. You will contribute to trial coordination and regulatory requirements, work with statisticians to analyse data, and help prepare research papers and other outputs for publication. You will also have opportunities to present study findings at national and international meetings and contribute to occasional teaching and supervision.
About you
You will hold an MB BS or equivalent, have full GMC registration and a licence to practise, hold MRCPsych, and be ST3 or above with a National Training Number in Psychiatry, having completed core psychiatry training. You will also hold a Good Clinical Practice certificate or have the ability to obtain one. With strong written and fluent oral communication skills in English, you will be able to plan and prioritise your work effectively, use your own initiative and work collaboratively with medical and non-medical colleagues, researchers and study participants. You will bring excellent organisational and team-working skills, self-motivation and the ability to deliver work to deadlines.
You will have a clear interest in developing an academic career in psychiatry and an enthusiasm for communicating research at national and international meetings. Experience of clinical research, research methodology, scientific writing or working with patients with obesity or diabetes alongside mental health conditions would be advantageous, as would statistical knowledge and evidence of previous research activity.
Additional information
For informal enquiries, please contact Jack Sargeant on jack.sargeant@nhs.net.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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