CG2034: NHS Lothian Director of Research and Development

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Job DescriptionNHS Lothian Director of Research & Development Reference: CG 2034 Applications are invited for the position of Director of Research & Development for NHS Lothian. This role provides oversight of research governance and strategy within NHSL, working closely with the University of Edinburgh and other academic partners. Responsibilities include leadership of the ACCORD joint NHS Lothian and University of Edinburgh research office, management of the regional R&D budget, and oversight of the NRS fellows and clinicians network. The successful applicant will represent NHS Lothian on a range of national groups, including the Chief Scientists Office NRS Management committee and strategy groups. The post-holder will report to the Medical Director, who is executive lead for R&D. The post attracts up to 3 Programmed Activities (12 hours per week) of protected time and is available from 1st April 2021. More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below. For an informal discussion please contact: Dr Tracey Gillies, Executive Medical Director via Audrey Trotter on or at For a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply, please visit We cannot accept CV's 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. Please note that details of all current medical vacancies for NHS Lothian can be found at Closing Date: 16th January 2021 ***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***