Clinical Research Fellow (Pharmacy)
Develop a clinical academic research career focusing on youth mental health at the University of Bath.
Best for:Best for experienced clinical pharmacists seeking to transition into clinical academic research with a focus on youth mental health.
Overview
This is an exciting 3-year clinical research fellowship opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to build a clinical academic career focusing on youth mental health (ages 14-25). Run in collaboration with the Bath Mental Health Research Group, the Department of Life Sciences, the Department of Psychology, and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, the role combines applied health research with up to two days per week of direct clinical activity. The postholder will investigate topics such as medication access, adherence, and healthcare utilization during life transitions, with optional support to undertake a PhD. Successful candidates will work autonomously, collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary clinical and academic teams, and contribute to sustainable research in youth mental health.
What you'll do
- Develop and conduct applied research initiatives addressing the mental health needs of young people aged 14 to 25.
- Engage in direct clinical activity for up to two days per week, coordinated in negotiation with local NHS services.
- Collaborate closely with researchers and pharmacy staff across the University of Bath and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
- Investigate critical topics including medication access, adherence patterns, and health service utilization during patient life transitions.
- Participate in professional development, training infrastructure, and NIHR academy membership activities.
- Contribute to the research trajectory and outputs of the Bath Mental Health Research Group.
Requirements
Degree required: Registration as a pharmacist with clinical and service development experience
Language: English; excellent professional proficiency
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated clinical and service development experience within a pharmacy context
- Knowledge of subject-relevant service evaluation and research methodologies
- Strong interest and commitment to applied research in youth mental health
- Ability to work autonomously with exceptional organizational and self-management skills
- Proven capability to work effectively alongside clinicians and academic researchers across various specialisms
- Suitable for registered pharmacists eligible for NHS grading up to band 8a equivalent
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-17
Interested applicants should review the job details and submit their application through the official university recruitment portal before the specified deadline. Informal inquiries can be directed via email to the listed departmental contacts.
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