Clinical Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (ROW149R)

Job Description

This post is suitable for clinicians that have completed Foundation training in the United Kingdom. It will provide an opportunity to work with a number of internationally renowned clinical researchers running major trials in several disciplines, including cardiology, geriatric medicine, hepatology, infectious diseases, respiratory medicine and others. It is an ideal opportunity for individuals to obtain experience in research whilst building on their clinical skills.

Clinical Responsibilities

• clinical examination at screening and trial monitoring for patients participating in commercially sponsored trials
• experience in all aspects of study set-up and delivery as a member of a number of clinical research teams which will usually have a Medical consultant as PI and a research nurse

Training and Support

• participation in an extensive training programme in house, covering all aspects of healthcare research for NHS staff
• participation in activities for the University of Aberdeen Medical School research fellows
• encouragement to attend relevant training courses

Research Activities

• provision of clinical knowledge and skills which cannot be delegated to non-medical staff
• development of own research interest through weekly sessions dependent on the activity (vaccine trials)

Collaboration

• working very closely with the NHS Grampian Clinical Research Fellow
• supporting the Grampian Commercial Research Delivery Centre
• resilience and support to achieve the objectives of the joint Grampian Research Office of the University of Aberdeen and NHSG

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the salary scale for clinical academics below the level of consultant, £52,229 per annum, pro rata.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Jules Griffin, Director of the Rowett Institute (Jules.griffin@abdn.ac.uk).