Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Reference – 242442

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society and will fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applications are welcome for the above fixed‑term, full (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital, starting August 2026.

The post will be the research fellow for the established Clinical Infection Research Group (CIRG), a collaborative organisation that builds, supports and facilitates infection research in Edinburgh. CIRG brings together researchers from NHS Lothian, the University of Edinburgh and partners in academia and industry both nationally and internationally.

The fellow will be based in the Regional Infectious Disease Unit (RIDU) for the 12‑month period at Western General Hospital and will replace an existing research fellow post. The majority of the research work will be carried out in RIDU with a smaller proportion of time spent at the New Royal Infirmary, Little France and St Johns Hospital, Livingston.

The research fellow will be responsible for the oversight of the clinical aspect of infectious diseases studies in NHS Lothian, including optimising care of patients with a wide range of infections such as HIV, Influenza, COVID‑19 and a broad spectrum of bacterial pathogens.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of clinical research trials: screening, recruiting and consenting research study participants, and providing clinical review for any adverse events in participants. CIRG offers a wide base of Principal Investigators with a broad range of research areas, giving the fellow opportunity for self‑direction and development of work related to their interests. Taking on a sub‑PI role and contributing to the writing of research articles will be encouraged.

The fellow will work alongside highly experienced research nurses in CIRG and the Clinical Research Facility.

The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

• Dr Meghan Perry – CIRG lead and Principal Investigator – Meghan.perryt
• Dr Rebecca Sutherland – NRS clinician and Principal Investigator – Rebecca.
  
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• Amy Shepherd – lead research nurse – Amy.shepherdt

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We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short‑listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing Date: 04/04/2026

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