Clinical Fellow (ST3+) Neuroprogressive Dementia Network

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Equivalent) for a fixed-term role focusing on neurology and clinical research at Ninewells Hospital. This position offers the chance to work on significant studies related to neurodegenerative diseases, with strong support for career development in clinical and academic neurology. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the closing date for applications is 3 June 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Completion of a UK Foundation Programme and at least two years of post-Foundation clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network at Ninewells Hospital.
• Contribute to clinical research into neurodegenerative diseases.
• Participate in a global biomarker study under the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Skills

Neurology

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

Education

Full GMC registration

Completion of UK Foundation Programme

Post-Foundation clinical experience

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 the 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: [Number], E-mail: [Email]

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

Closing Date: 3 June 2025 but may close earlier if a sufficient number of applicants apply. If interested, 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 [website].

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Our proposed interview date is 13 June 2025.