Clinical Research Fellow - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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AMN2 - £43,504 - £64,461

Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
**Contract Type - Fixed Term till 31/03/2025

The Opportunity:
This post is full-time (40 hours per week).

Applications, from registered clinicians, are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in the National CJD Research & Surveillance Unit (NCJDRSU), Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh.

The post is part of the NCJDRSU's programme of surveillance of CJD in the UK, with associated research.

The principal duties involve the clinical assessment of referred suspect CJD cases, the collection of clinical and epidemiological data, and associated research.

The post is with the University of Edinburgh, but an honorary clinical contract with NHS Lothian will be awarded. There are opportunities for training, teaching and clinical session attendance within the Edinburgh Department of Clinical Neurosciences.

The post is, in the first instance, from , although there is open to individual discussion.

The present end date is ; depending on the possible renewal of funding, the post might be extended for a further year.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Time management skills, ability to prioritise
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to present complex issues to nonspecialists, including patients and their families
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.


Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab)**As a valued member of our team you can expect:
  • 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, familyfriendly 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
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)

**Key dates to note
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