Clinical Academic Research Fellowship - Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) - University of York: psychological therapies across the adult mental health population and physical and mental health comorbidity

Are you a qualified nurse or allied health professional (AHP) with an interest in research? Do you want to develop your career in a supportive and inspirational environment, combining work and study?

This exciting new role will give you the skills and knowledge needed to improve healthcare and patient outcomes, think differently about clinical practice and develop your career.

This opening is part of the new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) “CARDINAL” doctoral training network for Yorkshire and Humber. CARDINAL is a collaboration of more than 10 Universities and NHS Trusts that offers a unique opportunity to work with the best Applied Health Researchers across the region, receiving tailored support and training and being a part of an evolving network of future leaders with the confidence to use and undertake scientific research to improve patient care.

LYPFT and the Department of Health Sciences, University of York (UoY) are looking for a nurse or AHP graduate who can combine high quality clinical practice with the training and commitment needed to study for a PhD and acquiring the skills and knowledge to operate confidently in both the NHS and University. The broad areas of interest supported will be psychological therapies across the adult mental health population and physical and mental health comorbidity.

You will divide your time between part time PhD studies (2 days a week) and 3 days clinical work, enabling you to be involved in translating academic research to clinical practice. The role would be ideal for anyone wishing to develop the foundations of a clinical academic career.
Specifically you will:
- continue in practice 3 days per week in a clinical environment, for which you will be paid a salary, based on your current NHS grade and no higher than band 6
- study and carry out research for 2 days per week based in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, paid at your NHS salary, plus your University PhD registration fees will be covered
- register and study for a (part time) PhD and undertake research into something you are passionate about and with the potential to improve clinical practice, patient care and outcomes
- receive the highest quality training, mentorship and supervision from world class academics in the University of York
- on successful completion of the PhD, you may return to a full time clinical role. However, it is anticipated that you will be eligible to apply for a clinical academic role.
- be part of the CLAHRC “CARDINAL” regional network of clinical academic nurses and AHPs who will be the research leaders of the future in Yorkshire and Humber and beyond
- be ideally placed to develop even further within the NIHR clinical academic scheme; which you will be supported with after your PhD.

Eligible candidates will:

- be a registered nurse or AHP with a degree (2:1 or higher) in a health related or scientific subject
- ideally have a masters degree in a relevant healthcare subject although this is not essential
- currently be employed in the NHS
- be intellectually curious, motivated to make a difference and ready to commit to the demands of PhD study and the training to be a skilled researcher and clinical leader
- have the support of your manager if you are currently employed by LYPFT.
Further information
For information about the PhD contact Dr Lina Gega, Reader in Mental Health ([Email Address Removed]), or Professor Steven Ersser, Professor in Clinical Nursing Research ([Email Address Removed]), Department of Health Sciences, University of York.

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