NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Temporary for two years We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. Responsibilities Work within the ACCORD monitoring programme with monitoring systems to ensure research carried out is in accordance with NHS policies, SOP, legal and regulatory requirements. Provide expert advice to researchers and ACCORD staff on complex research legislation to ensure that ACCORD, NHS Lothian, and the researchers fulfill the legal obligations in clinical trials. Maintain specialist knowledge of research legislation and contribute to developing guidance to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation for all clinical research. For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Heather Charles, 0131 242 3359