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Job reference: 102691
Salary: Various
Job closing date: 29/05/2022
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Western General Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 40
Job posted date: 13/05/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: Infectious Diseases

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NHS LOTHIAN

Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases, FY2/St1-2 level
Western General Hospital

Reference: TG1700  Jobtrain: 102691


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  Western General Hospital.

The post will be based in the Regional Infectious Disease Unit (RIDU) for the 12 month period based at the Western General Hospital and replaces an existing research fellow. The majority of the research work will be carried out in RIDU with a smaller proportion of time spent at the New Royal Infirmary, Little France and St Johns Hospital, Livingston.

The research fellow will be responsible for the oversight of the clinical aspect of infectious diseases studies in NHS Lothian including optimising care of patients with a wide range of infections including COVID-19 and HIV The successful candidate will provide clinical review for any adverse events in research study volunteers, as well as participating in the screening of and consenting study participants. The Clinical Infection Research Group has a wide base of Principal Investigators with a broad range of research areas and there will be opportunity for self -direction and development of work related to the fellow’s interests. Taking on a sub PI role and contributing to writing research articles will be encouraged. The fellow will work alongside highly experienced research nurses in the Clinical Research Facility, WGH and RIE as well as the Clinical Infection Research Group (CIRG) at RIDU. Please see www.cirg-edinburgh.co.uk for details of current studies.

The research fellow will be supernumerary to the general infectious diseases medical team but may be asked to participate in ward work or outpatient work if appropriate, taking account of research responsibilities.

The Unit is capable of isolating all types of infections whilst providing the patient with a high standard of accommodation and is connected to the rest of the hospital via a link corridor into the Alexander Donald Building which contains the ICU, HDU and other medical and surgical wards.  On the ground floor of RIDU there is a purpose built outpatient department, travel clinic, daybed area, and office accommodation. 

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:

Dr Rebecca Sutherland – Principal Investigator

Rebecca.Sutherland@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Dr Meghan Perry – CIRG lead

Meghan.perry@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Sheila Morris – lead research nurse
Sheila.morris@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: 29th of May 2022


***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***​​​​​​​


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