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Mental Health Network invites expressions of interest in key regional roles
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network is keen to supplement its expertise by adding new members to its East and West Nodes with expressions of interest now being invited
Clinicians and academics in NHS Tayside, Fife and Forth Valley are invited to join the Management Advisory Group of the Mental Health Network and represent the East Node.
The Network would further like to invite expressions of interest from clinicians and academics in NHS Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway and Greater Glasgow and Clyde to join the Network’s Management Advisory Group in representing the West Node.
Both regional opportunities are open to those with experience of research — whether Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Nurse, or Mental Health-related Academic — and will support the Network’s broader work.
The window for applications will close in early October.
As members of the Management Advisory Group, successful applicants will be asked to:
- Support local NRS Mental Health Network research staff in ensuring they receive appropriate clinical supervision
- Support the academic and commercial portfolio of studies within the Node
- Help ensure that resource to support mental health research is used appropriately and effectively
- Act as champion for the NRS Mental Health Network
- Attend monthly Management Group meetings to contribute to NRS Mental Health Network strategy and provide advice on clinical and operational issues
- Provide advice to researchers seeking support from the NRS Mental Health Network Management Group
- Support and attend the Annual Scientific Meeting
The Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) with the aim of increasing and facilitating mental health research across Scotland. Led by Research Champion Dr Donald MacIntyre, it is supported by a Scotland-wide Management Group.
Network Manager Catherine Deith said: “With around one in four people estimated to be affected by mental ill-health in any one year, it is undoubtedly one of the major public health challenges in Scotland.
“Activity at a localised level, however, can be effective in supporting the push for improved mental health. As part of that effort, the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network is keen to encourage more involvement in research, as well as the setting up and delivery of more clinical trials across the country. We would particularly welcome applications from outside of the most research-active boards and other relevant disciplines, offering more diverse representation.
“The Network aims to improve the quality and quantity of research and promote excellence in mental health clinical research in Scotland — but it is vital that we have regional representatives with research experience to help drive that forward locally.
“I would urge interested parties to come forward soon and make a difference in this vital health area.”
Management group members will receive a small honorarium of £3,000 per year and reimbursement of travel/subsistence associated with Network activities.
If you would like to express an interest in this position, please email Catherine Deith by Friday 3 October 2025 with a CV and brief outline of why you would like to be considered for your chosen node.
Publication date: 17th September 2025
