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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Clinical Fellow (ST1+ Equivalent)
Split Post: 0.6 WTE Clinical Research /O.4 WTE Clinical Neurology
Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
NHS Tayside’s Neuroprogressive Dementia Network and Department of Clinical Neurology have collaborated to offer an enthusiastic clinician focussed on neurological disorders and dementia the opportunity to develop expertise in Clinical Research and Clinical Neurology. This 12-month Fixed Term Contract based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, involves working 0.6 WTE within Clinical Research and 0.4 WTE within Clinical Neurology whilst also contributing to the Clinical Neurology OOH middle grade rota.
The Neuroprogressive Dementia Network is funded by the Chief Scientist Office and promotes a culture of clinical research into disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Huntingtons’ Disease. Our aim is to raise public and professional awareness of the opportunities for people in Tayside to participate in clinical research. We deliver a variety of observational and interventional clinical trials with our current portfolio having a particular focus on Parkinson’s disease.
The Department of Clinical Neurology within Ninewells, a large University Teaching Hospital requires support to deliver elective procedures 2 days per week and contribution towards the 1:5 OOH on-call rota with exposure to a variety of neurological conditions.
Both departments are keen to support people with a particular interest in neurology in developing their career. The post holder must (at the time of commencement of employment) have full registration with the GMC and a license to practice. Applicants will also at time of appointment have completed a UK based Foundation Programme (or have evidence of equivalent competencies). Applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full time.
Informal enquiries can be made to: Dr. Susan Angus, Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, Neuroprogressive Dementia Network, Level 7, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY Tel: 01382 423086 E-mail: susan.angus3@nhs.scot
Dr. Briony Waddell, Consultant Neurologist, Clinical Lead for Neurology and Neurophysiology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY Tel: 01382 632501 E-mail: briony.waddell@nhs.scot
Dr. Esther Sammler, Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Dundee and Honorary Consultant Neurologist, NHS Tayside. E-mail: e.m.sammler@dundee.ac.uk
Closing Date: 11th July 2025 but may close earlier if sufficient number of applicants apply. If interested please apply as soon as possible.
We are a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship employer and as such, welcome applications from international candidates. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Proposed interview date is 23rd July 2025.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.