Clinical Research Fellow

Fixed term contract - temporary

Full time - 35 hours per week

The opportunity:

We offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinically qualified applicant with experience of diabetes care to undertake cutting edge clinical research as part of an MRC-funded study. The research study focuses on the mechanisms underpinning type 2 diabetes (T2D) remission by weight loss. The post holder will work directly within Dr Ahmad Al-Mrabeh’s research team at the Centre for Cardiovascular Science/Queen’s Medical Research Institute and the Clincal Research Facility/Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. 

This post is full-time (40 hours per week) and requires working on campus mainly during normal hours.  Flexibility is occasionally required for out of hours working.

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.

The salary for this post is £43,504 to £64,461 per annum.

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.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• MRCP with right to practise in the UK.
• The post is best suited to applicants undergoing specialty training in Diabetes & Endocrinology (ST3-ST6), but less clinically experienced applicants will also be considered, taking diabetes experience specifically into account.
• Clinical experience in diabetes management and working understanding of clinical, dietary and lifestyle education.
• Evidence of strong research interest and an ambition to pursue MD/PhD.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

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