NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology

Role Description

Applications are invited for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology.

Hull York Medical School seeks to appoint an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology, based at the University of York. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wishing to excel in both their clinical and academic training, with the ambition to join the next generation of leading clinical academics.

The Academic Clinical Lecturer will continue clinical training at 50% whole time equivalent rate within NHS England North East and Yorkshire. The successful applicant will work with the Training Programme Director and Academic Lead to develop a configuration of research to clinical training conducive to both progression and academic output. The post is for up to 4 years or until CCT/CCST is reached, whichever is sooner.

Successful exit from the academic training programme will leave you well-placed to seek competitive research fellowships, academic senior lectureships and the ability work in the global health research community.

One post is available. The salary will be at the clinical scale, depending on qualifications and experience. Satisfactory enhanced disclosure will be obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement/programme has the required educational and Dean's approval. The contract will be with the University of York.

This post is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time (flexible training), if eligible, or job share. For further information on flexible training please contact NHS England North East and Yorkshire.

Applicants for this NIHR Clinical Lecturer need to either hold a current National Training Number (NTN) for the speciality, or be able to clinically benchmark to be able to take up the post. Clinical benchmarking can be achieved through application for the relevant specialty training within the national recruitment window where the minimal appointable score must be achieved.

Doctors appointed as an NIHRCL must already hold a higher research degree(PhD, MD, or equivalent) and either hold MRCGP and have completed their clinical training, or be a specialist /speciality registrar. Candidates may only apply if they have already submitted their PhD or MD thesis at the time of application

NIHR eligibility guidance

The employment contract will be with the University of York.

Applicants must be able to take up the appointment before 31st August 2024. Interviews are scheduled for the 1 May 2024.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Chris Wilkinson, Hull York Medical School, Chris.Wilkinson@hyms.ac.uk

Further information and details of how to apply can be found at:

https://www.hyms.ac.uk/work-with-us/nihr-academic-training-programme-opportunities

The Hull York Medical School is an equal partnership between the universities of Hull and York. It operates in association with the NHS in North and East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. For further information about HYMS, visit www.hyms.ac.uk.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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