Oxford Health NHS Trust

F3 - CT3 Clinical Research Fellow

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

Are you seeking a unique opportunity as aClinical Fellow on a 12 month fixed term contract within the Interventional Psychiatry Service based at the Warneford Hospital Oxford.

It is particularly suitable for those wishing to intercalate a year behind CT3 and CT4 but is open to FY3/4 applicants with relevant experience and aptitudes, and to others at later stages of training.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience of rapidly acting antidepressants, especially ketamine, associated group psychotherapy, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). The Oxford IPS ketamine clinic has treated over 500 patients with over 3000 IV and 9000 oral doses of ketamine and has a full programme of NHS and self-pay clinics.

Main duties of the job

Some of the duties include:

  • Assessment and review for ketamine, TMS, TDCS, ECT treatment
  • Administration of IV ketamine,TMS and ECT
  • Teaching, supervising and covering ECT
  • Co-facilitating related psychotherapy groups - relational psychodynamic and compassion focussed
  • Sub-investigator on clinical studies

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum/pro rata dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CT3CRF

Job locations

Interventional Psychiatry Service

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will be commensurate withcompetencies as established through external and internal training, including RCPsych ECT training events, GCP and research study specific training, ketamine-related CPD, rTMS training. The post holder will be supervised and directed by the IPS consultant.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities will be commensurate withcompetencies as established through external and internal training, including RCPsych ECT training events, GCP and research study specific training, ketamine-related CPD, rTMS training. The post holder will be supervised and directed by the IPS consultant.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completion 2 years NHS Foundation training
  • 2 years experience working in NHS hospital
  • Medical degree
  • 4 months full time Psychiatry

Desirable

  • Completion CT3 training in psychiatry
  • Completion part or all of MRCPsych
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in psychology, humanities or social science

Experience

Essential

  • Interest in academic psychiatry

Desirable

  • relevant publication in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

  • research experience

Desirable

  • postgraduate degree
  • publications in peer review journal
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Completion 2 years NHS Foundation training
  • 2 years experience working in NHS hospital
  • Medical degree
  • 4 months full time Psychiatry

Desirable

  • Completion CT3 training in psychiatry
  • Completion part or all of MRCPsych
  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in psychology, humanities or social science

Experience

Essential

  • Interest in academic psychiatry

Desirable

  • relevant publication in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

  • research experience

Desirable

  • postgraduate degree
  • publications in peer review journal

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Interventional Psychiatry Service

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Interventional Psychiatry Service

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Professor Psychiatry

Rupert McShane

rupert.mcshane@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07788445691

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience per annum/pro rata dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CT3CRF

Job locations

Interventional Psychiatry Service

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX


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