NES Innovation and Workforce Diversification

The NHS Fellowship in Clinical AI invites applications for Cohort 5 of this exciting development programme. We seek energetic and smart clinicians who want to develop real-world expertise in clinical AI.

Fellows undertake this fellowship at 2 days a week for 12 months, alongside their work or training. They are matched to clinical AI projects in the NHS to learn the safe deployment and evaluation of AI in clinical workflows under the supervision of a clinical AI supervisor as part of a multidisciplinary team. They are supported to present and publish their work, which may include clinical trials and quality improvement projects in the deployment of AI.

Fellows gain skills and knowledge relevant to the life cycle of healthcare AI from a programme of teaching aligned with the clinical AI curriculum, including bespoke live masterclass workshops in centres of AI excellence across the NHS. The fellowship and its alumni form an active and enduring expert network of clinical AI leaders.

For information on eligibility for this opportunity in Scotland contact nes.learningandinnovation@nhs.scot

Key Dates and How To Apply

• 10 Nov 2025: Recruitment opens
  Apply as an NHS applicant and Obtain Approval in Principle from a responsible person with decision-making power over training/employment pattern. Applications will not be shortlisted for interview without this.
• 24 Nov 2025: Applicant webinar with Q&A
• 15 Dec 2025: Application and Approval In Principle deadline, 23:45 GMT
• 13 Jan 2026: Shortlisting outcomes and remote interviews offered
• 20-27 Jan 2026: Remote interviews (specific dates listed on website under ‘Eligibility’)
• Feb 2026: Outcomes of interviews and matching of fellows to AI projects
• Aug 2026: Fellowship Cohort 5 begins