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Vacancy: Mental Health Network, North Node Clinical Lead

We are inviting expressions of interest for the role of North Node Clinical Lead for the NRS Mental Health Network. The NRS Mental Health Network is part of NHS Research Scotland and is funded by the Chief Scientist Office. The aim of the network is to facilitate mental health research across Scotland. The NRS Mental Health Network is led by a Research Champion (Prof Stephen Lawrie) and supported by a Scotland-wide Management Group. We are looking for a Psychiatrist / Clinical...

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Scotland’s world class research infrastructure promoted stateside

Scotland’s reputation as a world class research destination will be centre stage this week as representatives from NHS Research Scotland travel to the USA to meet research and development leads from US based life science companies. Alongside representatives from NIHR (England), Health and Care Research (Wales) and

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Secondment opportunity: Networks and Specialty Groups Manager (maternity cover)

NHS Research Scotland are looking to recruit a Networks and Specialty Groups Manager as maternity cover on a secondment basis. The position will support and coordinate the activities of the NRS Network in delivering clinical research within NHSScotland. To apply, or for further information, please send your CV and covering letter to: Charles Weller: charles.weller@nrs.org.uk0141 951 5508 Applications...

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International recognition for Tayside Clinical Trials Unit

Tayside Clinical Trials Unit (TCTU) - a joint initiative between the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside - has been recognised for its expertise in trial design and delivery. An International Review Committee of experts led the 2017 UK Clinical Research Collabo...

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Registration now open - NRS Conference 2017

Registration is now open for NRS Conference 2017! Join us in 2017 to celebrate Scotland's dynamic research environment, explore cutting edge science and consider how we translate our research into improved care for patients across NHS Scotland and beyond. With the theme of Realistic Medicine: The Value and Impa...

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Fight for Sight partners with CSO to fund research in Scotland

The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of Scottish Government has partnered with Fight for Sight, the UK’s leading eye research charity, to help address age-related eye diseases. The charity is calling for research applications from Scottish based researchers for a grant of up to £200,000 for up...

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Scotland to host the International Children's Advisory Network (iCAN) summit

Scotland is set to host the International Children Advisory Network (iCAN) Summit in 2018 bringing together young people across the globe and supporting the scientific community to engage with children on research, medicine, and innovation. Organised by the NRS Children's Network, the week-long summit will take place in Edinburgh. iCAN is a worldwide consortium of children’s advisory groups work...

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Health Research Authority releases three eLearning modules

The Health Research Authority (HRA) has developed six new eLearning modules, the first three modules ready now as an aid for researchers, R&D staff, study sponsors, research ethics committee members and the wider research community. Three further modules concerning research involving human tissue, research involving exposure to ionising radiation and confidentiality and information governance considerations in research, are to be released imminently. The modules are relev...

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Vacancy: NRS Data Quality Support Officer

A vacancy has become available to join NHS Research Scotland. Closing date for applications is Friday 21 July 2017. Organisation: NHS Research Scotland Central Management Team (CMT) Position: Data Quality Support Officer Salary: NHS Band 5 equivalent This post is being offered on a full-time basis for an initial fixed term of one year. The post is open to individuals interested in a secondme...

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Vacancy: Chief Scientist - Health

Applications are now invited for the post of Chief Scientist, Health. This is a key Senior Civil Service role in the Scottish Government and provides a unique opportunity to have a direct influence on strategic policy outcomes affecting the future of Scotland. It is one of three Chief Scientific posts in the Scottish Government.  The purpose of the role is to identify, promote and encourage research which addresses the health and healthcare needs of the pe...

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