The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Fellow to support academic-led clinical research at the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, a unique world-class care-research partnership between the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian.
The post-holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect care and associated data collection for concurrent research studies undertaken in the Clinic.
This one-year opportunity is open to motivated individuals who are qualified in medicine and have completed Foundation Training, or are engaged in specialty training in any field related to clinical neurosciences.
The post provides considerable opportunities for training including mentorship and exposure to observational and interventional clinical research studies, disease-specific registries, and specialist NHS clinics in cognitive neurology, motor neuron disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and neuropsychiatry. There will be ample opportunity to gain insight and informal training in aspects of novel trial methodology, trial assessment, research governance, ethics applications, clinical epidemiology and specialist diagnostic modalities including neuroimaging.
This post has proven to be a highly effective springboard for higher research degrees and clinical training positions in neuroscience-related specialties. Post-holders will also be offered opportunities to undertake training in a range of transferable skills, including, for example, leadership, management, audit, quality improvement and public engagement. Fellows are expected to lead on personal projects, giving presentations at professional meetings and co-writing scientific publications.
This post is full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term (12 months) and is expected to start in August 2025.
As part of this application you will be required to submit a one page document outlining how you meet the essential criteria, as outlined on the job description.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Clinically qualified with MBBS (or equivalent) with full GMC registration.
Proven analytical skills
Strong communication skills, and the ability to communicate appropriately, and with discretion, with patients, carers, healthy volunteers and colleagues
Ability to organise and prioritise own work with minimal supervision, sometimes to tight deadlines
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary of
AMN2
- £48,288-£68,710 per annum.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.
NHS Honorary cover
An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council.
This job requires:
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Registration
Standard Disclosure Check
Basic Disclosure Check
Ongoing Health Surveillance
Wearing a uniform of scrubs in patient-facing roles
Using PPE when working in close proximity with patients
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is
6 February 2025.
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