PhD in Surgical Specialties

Full-time: 40 hours per week/nFixed term: CCT date + 6 months/n4 Vacancies/nLocation: Edinburgh/nEach post is designed to combine specialist clinical training in the successful candidate’s chosen speciality with enhanced academic and research opportunities which will involve a balance of research and clinical duties. This will allow each successful applicant to establish a successful research foundation in their chosen area./nVacancies are open to trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties except primary care practitioners. Candidates must be practicing healthcare professionals in the UK/Republic of Ireland and registered with a national professional regulatory body (eg the General Medical Council) in the UK/Republic of Ireland. Candidates must hold (or obtain by the start date of the post) a specialty training position with a National Training Number (NTN), with the expectation that they will undertake their clinical duties in NHS Lothian./nCandidates must have a postgraduate degree (PhD or MD) or must have submitted their thesis by the application deadline. Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required./nSalary: £48,288 to £71,550 per annum.