Clinical Research Fellow in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
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Posted 04 December 2025 Salary Clinical £48,288 - £71,550 per annum Location: Glasgow Job Type: Clinical Reference 188793 Expiry: 07 January 2026 at 23:45
Job Purpose
The Clinical Research Fellow will undertake agreed research and educational activities to develop new techniques to improve patient care. The post is approximately 50% research and 50% clinical and will initially be for 12 months but may be mutually extended for up to a further two years. The Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine exists to promote the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in anaesthesia, intensive care and perioperative medicine, and to lead the development of new techniques to improve patient care in these areas.
Clinical Duties will be undertaken under an honorary contract with the relevant NHS Organisation at an appropriate trainee level.
In general, these posts are designed to facilitate the completion of an MD/PhD but this is not mandatory. Further, should a candidate wish, time can be made available within the fellowship to undertake a certificate/diploma/masters in medical education (for example).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research Tasks
- Plan, design and implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with collaborators as appropriate.
- Write and submit applications for funding and Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with principal investigators.
- Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer‑reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities.
- As part of a team of local investigators, recruit patients to a portfolio of ongoing multicentre studies within the clinical site where applicable.
- Present work at internal and external seminars and national and international conferences to enhance the profile of the research group.
- Contribute to the organisation of project‑related workshops, seminars or conferences.
- The Research Fellow will be expected to take part in the Academic activities of the Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Pain & Critical Care Medicine. These include undergraduate teaching and research. The Research Fellows are expected to attend and present at a regular Journal Club and Research meetings.
Teaching
- Supervising clinical skills sessions/assisting with Acute Care days for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & final year MBChB & Dental students.
- Contributing to the Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine BSc courses.
- Delivering teaching on the West of Scotland primary FRCA course.
- Following appropriate training, acting as an OSCE examiner for medical students at all stages of the MBChB course.
Clinical Duties
Fellows may rotate between sites within the West of Scotland. Sample sites and duties are as follows:
- Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley – on‑call and full shifts for theatre, obstetrics and ICU as required in line with the current 1A banding supplement.
- Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank – contributing to the cardiothoracic intensive care on‑call rota (average one 12‑hour shift per week and two 12‑hour shifts every five weekends plus prospective cover).
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary – ICU shifts for non‑anaesthetic applicants; ICU/general anaesthetic/obstetric days for anaesthetic applicants. Average clinical hours equivalent to 7 x 12.5‑13 hour shifts in a 4‑week period. Banding 1A for ICU, 2B for general anaesthetic.
- Crosshouse University Hospital – similar rota as above; banding 1A.
- Wishaw General Hospital – intensive care and/or maternity anaesthetic rotas; banding 1A.
Essential Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
- A1. Registrable medical degree (e.g. MBChB).
- A2. Registered by the GMC and holding a Licence to Practice.
- A3. Equivalent of two years’ experience in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine (for specified hospitals).
- A4. Royal College of Anaesthetists certificate of completion of Core Anaesthetic Training (or equivalent).
- A5. Primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) examination (or equivalent).
- For Glasgow Royal Infirmary & Crosshouse: A3. Completion of ACCS core training / core anaesthetic training or evidence of equivalence.
- For Glasgow Royal Infirmary & Crosshouse: A4. Royal College of Anaesthetists Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and evidence of maintenance of airway skills.
- For Glasgow Royal Infirmary & Crosshouse: A5. Primary part of MRCP/ MCEM / FRCA or equivalent.
Desirable
- B1. Motivation to commence research leading to a future higher degree.
- B2. Additional specialist qualifications.
- C1. Evidence of satisfactory career progress.
- C2. Evidence of relevant experience provided by personal log of work.
- C3. Demonstrable evidence of interest in research.
- D1. Evidence of participation in Audit/Research activities.
- D2. Evidence of a planned or proposed programme of research.
- D3. Interest in and knowledge of the relevance of research.
- D4. Additional Specialist Experience.
- D5. Evidence of teaching experience.
- D6. Evidence of administrative experience.
- F1. Commitment to team working.
- F2. Evidence of appropriate level of confidence i.e. able to work under pressure but understands limitations and when to seek help.
- F3. Ability to prioritise when under pressure.
- F4. Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching.
Skills
- E1. Ability to see projects through to completion.
- E2. Evidence of organisational and communication skills (both written and oral).
- E3. Leadership qualities.
- E4. Able to relate well with patients and other members of the health care team.
- E5. Knowledge and skills confirmed by summative assessment.
- E6. Prepared to rotate as specified.
- E7. Evidence of Hepatitis B immune status.
- E8. Pre‑employment health screening.
Job Features – Research and Teaching Opportunities
- Research at major hospitals across the West of Scotland – details of potential projects are available upon request.
- Examples: exploration of inflammatory sequelae of severe burn injury; biological characterisation of critical illness; peri‑operative right ventricular dysfunction; maternal and childhood outcomes in the Scottish population; perioperative risk assessment databases; brain injury clinical informatics.
Standard Terms & Conditions
- Salary: £48,288 – £71,550 per annum on the Clinical Research Fellow scale.
- Post is full‑time, fixed‑term 12 months with potential extension.
- Managing clinical activity is the NHS responsibility; termination of honorary contract rescinds the post.
- Post is open to applicants not currently holding a National Training Number; training pay arrangements as per NHS policy.
- Successful applicant under 60 eligible for University Superannuation Scheme.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults. Applicants must be a PVG Scheme member before employment and will undergo a satisfactory PVG check. Disclosures will be made to Disclosure Scotland as required.
Closing date: 7 January 2026 at 23:45. Interviews expected on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
