Clinical Fellow Research post for CYP Gender Service
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS2 8BJ |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7758452/387-WC8452-LH |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the improvement (QI) within the Children and Young People’s Gender Service (CYPGS) and Psychological Health Services (PHS).
The Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in advancing psychological and multi-disciplinary research, audit, and quality improvement (QI) within the CYPGS and PHS. Working under the leadership of the Deputy Research and Quality Improvement Director, the postholder will contribute to the design, delivery, and dissemination of high-quality studies that address key clinical, psychosocial, and developmental questions for children, young people, and their families.
· To apply highly developed written and verbal communication skills to convey complex and sensitive research, audit, and quality improvement findings
· To supervise and mentor research assistants, trainees, and early career researchers
· To disseminate findings through high-quality peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations (national and international), and accessible formats for non-specialist audiences
· To support in planning for research capacity-building, including scheduling training, supervision, and mentorship for clinicians, trainees, and research assistants.
· To contribute to the integration of research and quality improvement (QI) into clinical practice within CYPGS and Psychological Health Services
· Provide both formal and informal teaching and training for professionals on psychological knowledge, research, and quality improvement (QI) skills
· Undertake teaching on associated university programmes such as DClinPsy, MSc, MRes, and MPhil courses
· Provide day-to-day management, research supervision, and (for DClinPsy-qualified fellows) clinical supervision of assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, or junior psychologists
· Offer mentoring and supervision to research assistants, early career researchers, and clinicians
· To undertake, supervise and support research and development activity
· To undertake, supervise and support relevant multi-professional audit and quality improvement
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in advancing psychological and multi-disciplinary research, audit, and quality improvement (QI) within the CYPGS and PHS.
Main duties:
-To apply highly developed written and verbal communication skills to convey complex and sensitive research, audit, and quality improvement findings clearly
· To interpret and present complex quantitative and qualitative data a
· To use advanced interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships across multi-professional teams, higher education institutions, and external partners,
· To act as a point of contact for research and QI advice to clinicians within the department
· To supervise and mentor research assistants, trainees, and early career researchers
· To disseminate findings through high-quality peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations (national and international), and accessible formats for non-specialist audiences
· To use advanced project management skills, with the ability to independently design, plan, and deliver research and quality improvement (QI) projects to agreed timelines and within governance frameworks.
· To coordinate multiple workstreams, including research studies, service evaluations, audits, and dissemination activities, balancing competing demands across academic, clinical, and organisational priorities.
· To support in planning for research capacity-building, including scheduling training, supervision, and mentorship for clinicians, trainees, and research assistants.
· To set clear milestones, monitor progress, and adapt plans responsively to manage risks, unforeseen challenges, or shifts in clinical or research priorities.
· Be responsible for the efficient and appropriate use of funds within defined projects, ensuring expenditure is in line with budget holder agreements, funding agreements, ethical approvals, and Trust policy.
· To contribute to financial monitoring reports and ensures transparency and accountability in the use of public and charitable research funds.
· To identify opportunities to maximise the impact of research funding, including leveraging additional resources through collaboration with academic, NHS, and third-sector partners.
· To support the preparation of grant applications and contributes to the financial planning and forecasting of research and quality improvement (QI) projects, including accurate costings for staff, resources, and dissemination.
· To contribute to the integration of research and quality improvement (QI) into clinical practice within CYPGS and Psychological Health Services, ensuring that evidence informs service delivery and patient outcomes.
· To apply specialist research expertise to support the evaluation of clinical models of care, patient experience, and service effectiveness, ensuring findings are translated into practical recommendations for clinicians.
· To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to identify key areas of clinical need, co-produce research questions, and design evaluations that address service priorities and improve pathways of care.
· To advise clinicians and managers on evidence-based methods for evaluating clinical outcomes and supports the development of guidelines, policies, and practice standards grounded in research.
· To promote a culture of evidence-based practice by facilitating knowledge exchange between research and clinical teams, including leading workshops, case discussions, and dissemination events.
· Provide both formal and informal teaching and training for professionals on psychological knowledge, research, and quality improvement (QI) skills applicable to the direct and indirect care of children, young people, and families within CYPGS and Psychological Health Services.
· Undertake teaching on associated university programmes such as DClinPsy, MSc, MRes, and MPhil courses, as well as other professional training programmes, ensuring content is evidence-based and responsive to service needs.
· Develop, teach, and act as a research supervisor for postgraduate students, including MSc, MRes, MPhil, PhD and doctoral trainees, contributing to the academic development of future researchers and clinicians.
· Provide day-to-day management, research supervision, and (for DClinPsy-qualified fellows) clinical supervision of assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, or junior psychologists placed within the service, as requested by the Head of Service.
· Offer mentoring and supervision to research assistants, early career researchers, and clinicians engaged in QI, audit, and research projects, supporting skill development in research design, data analysis, and dissemination.
· To undertake, supervise and support research and development activity including the supervision of assistant and trainee psychologists and other research staff, as appropriate.
· To undertake, supervise and support relevant multi-professional audit and quality improvement
· To undertake, supervise and support service evaluation and service improvement in partnership with young people and the multi-professional teams.
· To provide appropriate activity and outcome data for: annual reporting to the Head of Psychological Health Services, Lead Clinicians, managers, and Commissioners as required.
· To collaborate with psychologists and other healthcare professionals in the initiation and promotion of scientific research, QI, audit and service evaluation
· To travel to meetings across the partner Trusts and other localities when required.
· To work flexibly which may include offering some commitment to work late occasional evening or weekend hours, within the overall Job Plan.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join the improvement (QI) within the Children and Young People’s Gender Service (CYPGS) and Psychological Health Services (PHS).
The Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in advancing psychological and multi-disciplinary research, audit, and quality improvement (QI) within the CYPGS and PHS. Working under the leadership of the Deputy Research and Quality Improvement Director, the postholder will contribute to the design, delivery, and dissemination of high-quality studies that address key clinical, psychosocial, and developmental questions for children, young people, and their families.
· To apply highly developed written and verbal communication skills to convey complex and sensitive research, audit, and quality improvement findings
· To supervise and mentor research assistants, trainees, and early career researchers
· To disseminate findings through high-quality peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations (national and international), and accessible formats for non-specialist audiences
· To support in planning for research capacity-building, including scheduling training, supervision, and mentorship for clinicians, trainees, and research assistants.
· To contribute to the integration of research and quality improvement (QI) into clinical practice within CYPGS and Psychological Health Services
· Provide both formal and informal teaching and training for professionals on psychological knowledge, research, and quality improvement (QI) skills
· Undertake teaching on associated university programmes such as DClinPsy, MSc, MRes, and MPhil courses
· Provide day-to-day management, research supervision, and (for DClinPsy-qualified fellows) clinical supervision of assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, or junior psychologists
· Offer mentoring and supervision to research assistants, early career researchers, and clinicians
· To undertake, supervise and support research and development activity
· To undertake, supervise and support relevant multi-professional audit and quality improvement
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The Research Fellow will play a pivotal role in advancing psychological and multi-disciplinary research, audit, and quality improvement (QI) within the CYPGS and PHS.
Main duties:
-To apply highly developed written and verbal communication skills to convey complex and sensitive research, audit, and quality improvement findings clearly
· To interpret and present complex quantitative and qualitative data a
· To use advanced interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships across multi-professional teams, higher education institutions, and external partners,
· To act as a point of contact for research and QI advice to clinicians within the department
· To supervise and mentor research assistants, trainees, and early career researchers
· To disseminate findings through high-quality peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations (national and international), and accessible formats for non-specialist audiences
· To use advanced project management skills, with the ability to independently design, plan, and deliver research and quality improvement (QI) projects to agreed timelines and within governance frameworks.
· To coordinate multiple workstreams, including research studies, service evaluations, audits, and dissemination activities, balancing competing demands across academic, clinical, and organisational priorities.
· To support in planning for research capacity-building, including scheduling training, supervision, and mentorship for clinicians, trainees, and research assistants.
· To set clear milestones, monitor progress, and adapt plans responsively to manage risks, unforeseen challenges, or shifts in clinical or research priorities.
· Be responsible for the efficient and appropriate use of funds within defined projects, ensuring expenditure is in line with budget holder agreements, funding agreements, ethical approvals, and Trust policy.
· To contribute to financial monitoring reports and ensures transparency and accountability in the use of public and charitable research funds.
· To identify opportunities to maximise the impact of research funding, including leveraging additional resources through collaboration with academic, NHS, and third-sector partners.
· To support the preparation of grant applications and contributes to the financial planning and forecasting of research and quality improvement (QI) projects, including accurate costings for staff, resources, and dissemination.
· To contribute to the integration of research and quality improvement (QI) into clinical practice within CYPGS and Psychological Health Services, ensuring that evidence informs service delivery and patient outcomes.
· To apply specialist research expertise to support the evaluation of clinical models of care, patient experience, and service effectiveness, ensuring findings are translated into practical recommendations for clinicians.
· To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to identify key areas of clinical need, co-produce research questions, and design evaluations that address service priorities and improve pathways of care.
· To advise clinicians and managers on evidence-based methods for evaluating clinical outcomes and supports the development of guidelines, policies, and practice standards grounded in research.
· To promote a culture of evidence-based practice by facilitating knowledge exchange between research and clinical teams, including leading workshops, case discussions, and dissemination events.
· Provide both formal and informal teaching and training for professionals on psychological knowledge, research, and quality improvement (QI) skills applicable to the direct and indirect care of children, young people, and families within CYPGS and Psychological Health Services.
· Undertake teaching on associated university programmes such as DClinPsy, MSc, MRes, and MPhil courses, as well as other professional training programmes, ensuring content is evidence-based and responsive to service needs.
· Develop, teach, and act as a research supervisor for postgraduate students, including MSc, MRes, MPhil, PhD and doctoral trainees, contributing to the academic development of future researchers and clinicians.
· Provide day-to-day management, research supervision, and (for DClinPsy-qualified fellows) clinical supervision of assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, or junior psychologists placed within the service, as requested by the Head of Service.
· Offer mentoring and supervision to research assistants, early career researchers, and clinicians engaged in QI, audit, and research projects, supporting skill development in research design, data analysis, and dissemination.
· To undertake, supervise and support research and development activity including the supervision of assistant and trainee psychologists and other research staff, as appropriate.
· To undertake, supervise and support relevant multi-professional audit and quality improvement
· To undertake, supervise and support service evaluation and service improvement in partnership with young people and the multi-professional teams.
· To provide appropriate activity and outcome data for: annual reporting to the Head of Psychological Health Services, Lead Clinicians, managers, and Commissioners as required.
· To collaborate with psychologists and other healthcare professionals in the initiation and promotion of scientific research, QI, audit and service evaluation
· To travel to meetings across the partner Trusts and other localities when required.
· To work flexibly which may include offering some commitment to work late occasional evening or weekend hours, within the overall Job Plan.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026
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