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Mental Health Network Manager vacancy

We are inviting people to apply for the role of Network Manager for the Scottish Mental Health Research Network (SMHRN). Job purpose The overall remit of this position is to manage, develop, promote and facilitate the Scottish Mental Health Research Network.  The post-holder will be the first point of contact for investigators in Scotland seeking advice and supp...

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Call for Glasgow Clinical Lead (Psychiatry)

We are inviting expressions of interest for the role of Glasgow Clinical Lead (Psychiatry) for the Scottish Mental Health Research Network (SMHRN). The SMHRN is part of NHS Research Scotland and is funded by the Chief Scientist Office. The aim of the SMHRN is to facilitate mental health research across Scotland. The SMHRN is led by a Research Champion (Prof Stephen Lawrie) and supported by a Scotland-wide Management Group. We are looking for a Psychiatrist who can join this Grou...

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National Clinical Leads

As part of the restructuring of the NHS Research Scotland Network, the Chief Scientist Office is looking to appoint National Clinical Leads for the following specialties. Ageing Dermatology

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NRS Career Researcher Fellowships

The Chief Scientist Office is delighted to announce that applications are now open for a 6th round of NRS Career researcher fellowships. The deadline for receipt of applications into the CSO office is Thursday 10th November 2016. This scheme will allow the successful applicants protected time from April 2017 to March 2020 to engage in the following activities: Clinical research planning and pro...

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Network Champions appointed

Clinical Research Champions have been appointed to lead Mental Health and Dementia & Neurodegeneratve Diseases, providing national leadership in the development of clinical research activity in Scotland. Professor Stephen Lawrie has been appointed as Mental Health Champion and Dr Peter Connelly as Dementia & Neurodegenerative Diseases Champion. Professor Stephen Lawrie: Stephen is a Professor of Psychiatry and Head of the Division of Psychiatry at the University...

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Award success at Diabetes UK Conference

Scotland gained national recognition at Diabetes UK Professional Conference held in March at London’s Excel arena collecting two prestigious awards. The Primary Care Award for innovation in service delivery within primary care was collected by Scottish Diabetes Research Network (SDRN) Manager, Shona Brearley, for work in engaging GP practices to host a diabetes research nurse and conduct clinical trials. This initiative now has 14 registered GP practices across 2 Scottish...

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NHS Research Scotland Research Champions

The Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government (CSO) is seeking applicants for two Clinical Research Champion posts. These posts form part of the ongoing renewal of clinical lead roles within NHS Research Scotland, and will help to drive delivery to clinical studies taking place in Scotland. The successful applicants will provide clinical leadership to the Scottish Mental Health Research Network and the Scottish Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disease Research Network. ...

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UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research

CSO, along with the HRA and other Devolved Administrations, has been working to develop a draft UK-wide policy framework to replace the existing country specific versions. CSO is now inviting comments from Scottish organisations on that draft framework. A parallel exercise is being undertaken in Wales, England and Northern Ireland. More information available via Chief Scientist Office

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New Specialty Group Leads

CSO and NRS are delighted to announce three recent appointments to the role of Specialty Group Lead. Infectious Diseases - Professor Stephen GillespieNon-malignant Heamatology - Dr Campbell TaitRenal - Dr Patrick Mark

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Scottish Primary Care Research Champion

CSO are pleased to announce that Professor Bruce Guthrie has been appointed, after a process of competitive recruitment, to the post of Scottish Primary Care Research Champion. Professor Guthrie is Professor of Primary Care Medicine at the University of Dundee.  He is a working GP, practicing in Cardenden in Fife, and has previously held research positions at the Universities of Dundee, Edinburgh, and California San Francisco.  He has extensive experience in conducting resear...

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