Grade AMN2 £43,504- £64,461

Clinical Brain Sciences

Full-time 40 hours per week 

Fixed-term: 3 years

The Opportunity:

This clinical research fellowship will help run clinical trials of new interventions to improve outcomes in patients with lacunar stroke and other clinical presentations of cerebral small vessel disease. The fellow will also support studies using brain imaging to understand mechanisms of small vessel disease. Working within these studies will allow the post holder to gain vital skills in a wide range of clinical research, clinical trials, brain MRI, and experimental medicine methods.

This particular research environment is world-leading in clinical research in cerebrovascular diseases and dementia. The SVDs research group that the post holder will be working within at Edinburgh is at the forefront globally of research into SVDs, with imaging and SVD experts. 

The work will provide an excellent basis for undertaking a PhD if the postholder does not already have a PhD, lead to an intermediate or senior clinical fellowship depending on experience and seniority. 

This post is full-time (40 hours per week) but may be split with NHS sessions (depending on availability) and to facilitate maintaining GMC fitness to practice. 

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• A good medical degree (MB ChB or equivalent), full registration with the GMC and postgraduate medical qualification like MRCP (UK) or equivalent. 
• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience of stroke medicine, neurology, medicine for the elderly.
• Experience of working flexibly and effectively in a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Rigorous attention to detail, careful timely documentation of results, and excellent organisational skills.

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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.

As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of ACN £43,504- £64,461 depending on seniority and experience.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international clinical research community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

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.

Salary will be determined on the basis of previous service in the NHS training grades. Normally you will be matched to your current incremental point or nearest equivalent. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme.

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. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 7th of June 2024
 

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Interviews will be held tbc