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NHS Research Scotland/Universities Scottish Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme

Applications are invited from outstanding early career clinical academics, medical and dental, for five-year tenure track senior research fellowships to be held in one of the five Scottish Universities with Medical or Dental Schools. Funded by a partnership between the Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates (which together support NHS Research Scotland, NRS) and the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews, the scheme...

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Marie Curie partnership with Chief Scientist Office funds vital research into care for terminally ill patients in Scotland

Marie Curie and the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have today announced the funding of two new research studies looking at care for people living with terminal illnesses. It is hoped that both of the studies, which are led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh, will directly inform the provision of services for those affected by terminal illness in Scotland. Professor Scott Murray at the University of Edinburgh will investigate the challenges involved i...

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National Clinical Leads appointed in key specialties

As part of the restructuring of the NHS Research Scotland Network, the Chief Scientist Office has appointed National clinical leads to Ageing, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Dermatology. These roles provide national leadership in the development of clinical research activity in Scotland and ensure the effective delivery of research projects within the specialty including increasing the number of patients enrolled into...

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Vacancy: Health Sciences Scotland Manager (HSS)

Grade: NHS Band 7 or equivalent (£35k-£40k) Locations: Can be located anywhere in Scotland. Office base is the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank Hours: Part time: 21 hrs (negotiable) Grade: NHS Band 7 or equivalent (£35k-£40k) Locations: Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank Length: 2 years Pur...

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Vacancy: Deputy Director, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility

Full Time, Band 8B (£47,092-£58,217) Post Ref: CRF/16/16/R1 This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and proactive individual to lead our dynamic multidisciplinary team. You should have a good operational background within a clinical setting, with enthusiasm for research and a desire to improve outcomes for patients. You will be responsible for the operational management, planning and development of Edinburgh CRF.

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Vacancy: Diabetes Research Network Manager

Summary of Job Purpose and Principal DutiesJob Title: Scottish Diabetes Research Network Manager Grade of Post/Salary: Grade 8, no higher than point 37 £39,324 Reporting Line Manager: Professor Rory McCrimmon, Clinical Lead SDRN and SDRN Executive Steering Group Duration of employment: Full-time until 31 March 18 Job Location: Currently in the Diabetes...

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Former Head of CSO recognised in New Year Honours

Mike Stevens, former Head of Chief Scientist Office (CSO) has been awarded Commander of the Order of Bath (CB) in the 2017 New Year Honours List. The New Year Honours list recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK, with 1,197 people receiving an award. Mike, part of the Chief Scie...

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Vacancy: Data Quality Support Officer

NHS Band 5 equivalent This newly created post is being offered on a full-time basis for an initial fixed term of one year. Background The overarching aim of NRS is to ensure that NHS Scotland provides the best environment to support clinical research and it aims to increase the number of studies and the level of patient recruitment to research projects undertaken across Scotland. The CMT assists in delivering this aim by providing a range...

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Joint NES/CSO postdoctoral Clinical Lecturer scheme

NHS Education Scotland and the Chief Scientist Office are delighted to announce the launch of their Joint Postdoctoral Clinical Lecturer Scheme. Applications are invited from speciality registrars in training who have completed a PhD and wish to spend 50% of their time on research and 50% of their time in clinical training. As such these Lectureships posts are training posts and will run until the CCT has been achieved. Candidates need to get confirmation from both their clinica...

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Ophthalmology Trainee Research Award

The Ophthalmology Specialty Group are pleased to announce the launch of the Ophthalmology Trainee Research Award (OTRA), funded in partnership between Santen, the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and NHS Fife.  The OTRA will provide funding to support Scottish Ophthalmology Trainees in developing a research portfolio within their post. The award provides funding for protected time to contr...

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