Clinical Research Fellow in General Surgery

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Clinical Research Fellow in General Surgery for a fixed term. The candidate will lead innovative research and undertake clinical duties at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. Applicants must have completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent and possess full GMC registration. This role offers a salary of £45,504 - £71,550 per annum and is an excellent opportunity for those interested in combining clinical work with research. The successful candidate will also have opportunities for further qualifications like a PhD.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent.
• Candidates should be willing to register for a PhD or MD.
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative clinical and translational research projects.
• Undertake clinical duties at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
• Contribute to the general surgical on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical research

General Surgery experience

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Full GMC registration

Education

Completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent

Higher research degree (MD/PhD) preferred

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow General Surgery

Fixed term from 5th August 2026 for 12 months

Full time - 40 hours per week

Salary Scale - £45,504 - £71,550 per annum

Applications are invited from General Surgery trainees who have completed Core Surgical Training (or equivalent), or those further in their training who want to undertake a period of clinical research.

The successful candidate will conduct innovative research applied to Clinical Surgery. They will be encouraged to register for a higher research degree (MD or PhD) and seek external peer‑reviewed funding to support additional research costs where appropriate.

The fellow will have the opportunity to undertake innovative clinical and translational research projects. Previous fellows have embarked on highly collaborative, multidisciplinary projects focussed on the clinical impact of cachexia and systemic inflammation within surgical patients. Projects have involved components of both clinical and laboratory research, centred within the University of Edinburgh.

In parallel with research projects, the post‑holder will undertake clinical duties in Forth Valley Royal Hospital and contribute to the resident on call general surgical rota at registrar level. Forth Valley Royal Hospital provides acute services covering general surgery (including breast and vascular surgery), trauma and orthopaedics, urology, ENT, OMFS and ophthalmology.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues both in Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. The appointment will be on a fixed term and full‑time basis (40 hrs) and remuneration will be determined by the pay and conditions of hospital medical and dental staff (NHS Circular: PCS (DD) 2024/01).

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Mr Paul Hendry, Consultant Surgeon, FVRH [e-mail] and Mr Richard Skipworth, Honorary Reader in Surgery, ERI, [e-mail].

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Please quote reference number 234050 on all correspondence.

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.