Clinical Fellow in Preventive Psychiatry
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Job summary
The Oxford Prevention and Early detectioN (OPEN) serviceis a leading CHR-P (clinical high risk for psychosis) clinic dedicated to detecting psychosis before onset and providing state-of-the-art preventive interventions. We are offering a full-time Clinical Fellow in Preventive Psychiatry, providing an opportunity to combine cutting-edge clinical work with translational research in early psychosis
Career developmentWe prioritise candidates who already have clinical academic experience and wish to develop a clinical academic career. You will receive structured support for DPhil applicationsand early career fellowshipproposals, alongside opportunities to publish, present at conferences, and embed within Oxford's internationally recognised psychosis research community. You will also be offered support for personal development and clear pathways for career progression.
InterviewsPlease note interviews will be held week commencing Monday 1 Decemberand will be onsite.
Informal enquiriesFor more information, please contact Amedeo Minichino(details in the contact information below).
Main duties of the job
You will:
- Deliver comprehensive assessments and management plans for CHR-P patients.
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative interventions, including a trial of the ketogenic diet in early psychosis.
- Collaborate on big-data projects with Akrivia Health, focusing on the transition from CAMHS to AMHSand predictive modelling of severe mental illness.
- Gain access to large international datasets such as Pronet/AMP Schizophrenia, enabling cross-cohort analyses and cutting-edge biomarker research.
- Engage with international collaborative networks in preventive psychiatry and psychosis research.
- Work as a sub-investigator on experimental medicine studies.
- Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of students within Oxford University programmes.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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 people's 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
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,656 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
267-CFPSY-106
Job locations
John Sharich House,
Horspath Driftway, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
John Sharich House,
Horspath Driftway, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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