Clinical Research Fellow in Transplant Surgery

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Renal transplantation and renal failure surgery. This role offers the opportunity to engage in clinical work within one of Europe's busiest renal failure surgical services, contributing to high-profile multicentre studies. The position encourages professional development through support for higher degree registration. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to a large population. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact in the field of renal care while being part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a medical degree and experience in clinical research.
• Support for higher degree registration during tenure.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in clinical work within the West of Scotland Renal Transplant Unit.
• Support departmental service development and research work.

Skills

Clinical Research

Renal transplantation

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Research methodology

Education

Medical Degree

Higher Degree (e.g., PhD)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term post for 6 months (can be extended to 1 year).

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Research Fellow in Renal transplantation and renal failure surgery, based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Glasgow. The post involves clinical work within the West of Scotland Renal Transplant Unit and one of Europe’s busiest renal failure surgical services. The posts will involve support of the (currently 1 in 7, 24 hour partial shift) on-call rota, elective surgery, MDT and clinic duty, which will also include the departmental general surgical activity. The post specifically involves support of departmental service development and research work and several high profile, multicentre studies in vascular access for which the unit is lead centre. Candidates will be strongly supported to register for a higher degree during tenure in this post.

For further details, please contact Mr John Asher, Clinical Director at [e-mail].

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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