Trainee Research Practitioner – Neurology Trials

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Assistant Research Practitioner based at the Western General Hospital. The post is fixed-term for 12 months within the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) team, contributing to groundbreaking dementia and neurodegenerative disease research delivery.

You will work with clinicians and research nurses, coordinating trials and helping bring innovative treatments to patients under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or clinical setting is desirable.
• Clinical skills such as venepuncture and ECGs are desirable but full training will be provided.
• Willingness to work towards Annex 21 training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) team within NHS Lothian.
• Contribute to delivery of clinical trials across neurological conditions.
• Coordinate activities with clinicians and research nurses to support study delivery.

Skills

Venepuncture

ECGs

Project management

Education

PDA Level 8

Job description

NHS Lothian is recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Assistant Research Practitioner based at the Western General Hospital. The post is fixed-term for 12 months within the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network (NDN) team, contributing to groundbreaking dementia and neurodegenerative disease research delivery.

You will work with clinicians and research nurses, coordinating trials and helping bring innovative treatments to patients under supervision.