Clinical Fellow (ST3+) Neuroprogressive Dementia Network

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Equivalent) for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Dundee. This role focuses on neurology and clinical research, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will join the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network, contributing to significant studies and benefiting from strong institutional support for career development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise at time of appointment.
• At least two years of post-Foundation clinical experience, ideally in medical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases.
• Participate in a global cross-sectional biomarker study.

Skills

Neurology

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Education

Completion of a UK Foundation Programme

Full GMC registration

Job description

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 (ST3+ Equivalent)

Clinical Research

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

NHS Tayside is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated clinician with a strong interest in Neurology, clinical research, and clinical trials to join the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee.

The NDN, funded by the Scottish Chief Scientist Office, supports clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, and Huntington’s disease, with a particular emphasis on Parkinson’s disease. A key opportunity will be to contribute to a global cross-sectional biomarker study under the Michael J. Fox Foundation's LITE Initiative, led by the University of Dundee:

We welcome applicants looking to build a career in clinical and academic neurology or clinical neuroscience. There is strong institutional support for clinician scientist development. Flexible working arrangements, including less-than-full-time roles, will be considered.

Essential Criteria

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise at time of appointment
• Completion of a UK Foundation Programme and at least two years of post-Foundation clinical experience (or equivalent), ideally in medical specialties.

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Dr. Susan Angus, Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network, Level 7, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, DD1 9SY. Tel: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]

Dr. Esther Sammler, Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Dundee and Honorary Consultant Neurologist, NHS Tayside. E-mail: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 3^rd June 2025 but may close earlier if sufficient applicants apply. Please apply as soon as possible.

We are a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship employer and 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. Our proposed interview date is 13^th June 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.