Clinical Lecturer in Endocrinology and Diabetes

Contract Type:

Fixed Term contract up to 4 years, or CCT, whichever is sooner

Role Summary

Research activity will focus on one of all potential areas of endocrinology and diabetes. The post provides the opportunity for higher and advanced sub-specialist training in Endocrinology & Diabetes alongside pursuing an academic research career and contribution to teaching in the endocrine specialist module of the established teaching programmes (MBChB, BMedSc, MRes).

The clinical duties of the post will rotate between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull Hospitals, all part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. During the 50% clinical training allocation of the post, the post holder will have responsibilities for the care of inpatients and outpatients with the full range of Endocrinology & Diabetes and general medical problems.

We are looking for a highly motivated early career clinician with an academic track record and aims at an academic clinical career in an area that synergises with ongoing research within the dept of Metabolism and Systems Science. Teaching the nation’s next doctors is a key mission of our College and we expect clinical lecturers to engage with teaching activities but this will be a minor component to facilitate adequate postdoctoral research opportunities.

Main Duties

There will be a 50:50 split between clinical and academic sessions, with the allocation of research time flexibly adjusted to the requirements of the specific research project. Time in post is recognised 100% to contribute to CCT accreditation and clinical competencies will be assessed annually at the ARCP assessments in the usual way. The on-call endocrinology and diabetes commitments will be in accordance with the hospital Residents rota.

Person Specification

Essential

Professional experience

• MRCP (part 2)
• Experience at the level of ST3 or greater Hold a NTN

Education

• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates

Training/Specialist skills

• Computer literate with Word, Excel, EndNote

Research

• Have good quality publications

Specialist aptitudes/abilities

• Ability to work in a team-orientated environment and to work without friction with colleagues

Motivation and disposition

• Committed to a career in academic medicine
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team
• Bright committed and able to produce consistently high quality work within deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

Professional experience

• MRCP (Part 3)
• Higher degree (PhD or MD) or about to complete a higher degree in a subject area pertinent to endocrinology and diabetes

Education

• Experience in small group teaching
• Experience in the development of innovative teaching approaches

Training/Specialist skills

• Experienced in the use of Prism/GraphPad or other relevant software

Research

• Demonstrate the ability to attain funding from peer review grant bodies (i.e., MRC, HTA, etc)

Specialist aptitudes/abilities

• Ability to develop new techniques and assess their worth

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Niki Karavitaki, email: N.Karavitaki@bham.ac.uk 

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