Job Description

Grade AMN4: 107,144.00 to 142,369.00 per annum

CMVM

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School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent)

The Opportunity:

To lead an internationally visible programme of work in basic and translational heart failure research with clinical relevance, with a focus in the areas of the pathogenesis and treatment of heart failure using preclinical models and clinical analysis. To ensure external funding, outputs in high quality journals and contributions to teaching and training within the Centre and College. To contribute to clinical cardiology services of NHS Lothian.


Placement on the pay scale will be subject to consultant seniority as per the Clinical Consultant Contract. The successful applicant will be also be offered an additional Academic EPA. You must appear on the GMC Specialist Register and be eligible to hold an honorary consultant contract with NHS Lothian. If you are currently a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and are employed in a clinical post it may be possible for you to remain a member of the NHS Pension Scheme.

Your skills and attributes for success:

GMC registered medical practitioner with a licence to practice and be on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register PhD and expansive experience in academic heart failure research over a sustained period with a track record of international standing in cardiovascular research Experience and capability to act as role model in the areas of research, teaching and management, as appropriate Extensive experience in leading the design of programmes and projects, with a recognised reputation for excellence in engaging external stakeholders and the general public in research and knowledge exchange Proven ability to plan and lead the delivery of high-quality research and/or teaching programmes

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An Honorary NHS contract will be sought for the successful post holder. You therefore must be eligible to hold an honorary contract with NHS Lothian, and must also be registered with the General Medical Council

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

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Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.



Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

29th July 2025.

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Interview is likely to be held

2 September 2025.