National Research Network Clinical Lead Appointment – Musculoskeletal Conditions
The Chief Scientist Office is looking to appoint a National Research Network Clinical Lead for the following:
Clinical Research Lead for Musculoskeletal Conditions
The remit of this role is to ensure the effective delivery of research projects in the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Musculoskeletal Disease portfolio, including increasing the number of patients enrolled into trials. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the MSK Network Manager, together with established groups, individual clinicians, NRS Research & Development Directors and lay representatives to promote, deliver and develop Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activity in the area, and with CSO on wider NRS strategic initiatives.
The post holder will be an established clinician resident and working in Scotland, and must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in clinical research activity within one or more areas of Musculoskeletal Disease.
Hours: 0.2FTE/ 2PAs per week
Salary: Pro-rata within the post holder’s pay scale
Length: 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility to extend
NRS MSK Clinical Lead job description
Applications, comprising a succinct CV (3-page maximum) and cover letter should be submitted to David Hood by the closing date of 5pm on Friday 2nd July 2021.
Interviews will be held remotely in late July 2021.
Please contact Alan McNair if you would like to discuss further prior to application.