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NHS LOTHIAN
Clinical Research Fellow in Transplantation
(Locum Appointment for Service)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Reference: TG1693 JobTrain: 100228
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Applications are welcome for the above fixed term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
This 4 month post offers the opportunity for a period of dedicated research and audit in the Edinburgh Transplant Centre. You will also provide on call support for the Scottish Organ Retrieval Team, including organ perfusion technologies. This post does not offer surgical training.
Research and Audit component
The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the clinical audit programme in the transplant unit. There will also be opportunities to work on clinical research projects established within the department.
Clinical component
You will contribute to the multi-organ retrieval rota including supporting the organ perfusion service. Out-of-hours cover for transplant and HPB wards.
The post holder will be based primarily at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, but will be required to attend multi-organ retrievals at hospitals throughout Scotland and the UK
The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact:
Mr Andrew Sutherland
Consultant Transplant Surgeon
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, EDINBURGH
EH16 4SA
Tel: 0131 242 3318
Fax: 0131 242 1739
Email: andrew.sutherland@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
For a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
Please note that details of all current medical vacancies for NHS Lothian can be found at www.medicaljobs.scot.nhs.uk
Closing Date: 4th of May 2022
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***