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Post: CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN Gastroenterology
Base: Queen elizabeth university Hospital
Applications are invited for the above post in Gastrointestinal Medicine, based in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Glasgow. This post will commence in August 2021. This post is not part of the National recruitment process for Specialty Training in Gastroenterology and is not recognised for training by NHS Education for Scotland.
This post has been developed to offer training and research opportunities in gastroenterology, including experience of clinical trials work in the Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (CRF). This unit supports a wide range of commercial and academic research including studies in gastroenterology and hepatology.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake a period of supervised clinical research leading to the award of a higher degree (MD) from the University of Glasgow, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS). Ongoing participation in the MD programme is subject to demonstration of satisfactory progress through a formal annual review process.
The post will also provide an opportunity for ongoing development of skills and experience in gastroenterology. Funding is available for 2 years.
Candidates would preferably be in possession of MRCP (UK) or equivalent, and have appropriate experience in General Medicine and Gastroenterology. Applicants should be planning to continue in a career in Gastroenterology or a related specialty. We would welcome applications from doctors at level CMT2/ST2 or above looking for a two year research break to consolidate their training.
To practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a license to practice.