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Scottish Government Clinical Academic Fellowships are open for applications
The aim of the CSO Clinical Academic Fellowships scheme is to build research capacity in the Scottish NHS , and as such it provides the opportunity for clinical professionals early in their career to undertake a PhD .
The scheme has been adapted and now has a wider eligibility than in previous years . The eligibility for doctors in training , GPs and dentists is unchanged , but the scheme now includes nurses , midwives and allied health professionals ( NMAHPs ) and healthcare scientists .
As the scheme is designed to support people early in their career there are eligibility limits around this that are outlined in the guidance document .
As this is the first time this scheme has run in this format and the Chief Scientist Office ( CSO ) has not provided this opportunity to NMAHPs and healthcare scientists in previous years , there will be some flexibility for the first few years of the scheme . However , if you do not fit within the normal eligibility limits you must discuss any potential application with CSO beforehand to ensure it will be accepted for assessment .
An intention to apply form must be submitted by Friday 10 September at 5pm , with full application submitted by Monday 11 October at 5pm . Successful candidates can take up their Fellowships between 1 April 2022 and 1 September 2022 .
RCOT welcomes new NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard
Amanda Pritchard has been appointed as the new NHS England chief executive . She took up the role on Sunday 1 August , replacing Lord Stevens who held the post for seven years .
Commenting on the appointment RCOT chief executive , Steve Ford said : ‘ Congratulations to Amanda on her new appointment as the head of NHS England , in a hugely challenging time for healthcare .
‘ It is important that our hugely stretched workforce is prioritised when it comes to dealing with the waiting list backlog , burnout and exhaustion of NHS workers , and inequalities faced by both professionals and patients .
‘ The recovery from COVID-19 is core to all of this and is why the new chief executive must continue to prioritise key community support , such as rehabilitation , to ensure that patients can manage their short , medium and long-term conditions after they leave acute settings and maintain their independence .
‘ We look forward to continuing our close relationship with NHS England under Amanda ’ s leadership .’
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