Academic Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery

Contract Type:

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

Role Summary

The successful applicant will receive comprehensive training in all aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery and vascular trauma as part of the specialty training. Applicants must have a firm commitment to a career in academic vascular surgery. The research focus will be on clinical aspects of vascular disease, which can be accommodated within the programme through the extensive expertise in the College of Medicine and Health, the scope of which is outlined below. Opportunities will be available to participate and lead in laboratory-based or bioinformatics-based research programmes, as well as multi-centre clinical studies that are either ongoing or under development. Applicants will work closely with Mr Maciej Juszczak (Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Academic), Mr Matthew Popplewell (Clinical Academic and Consultant Vascular Surgeon) and Professor Alok Tiwari (Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Academic).

Publications, presentations and grant applications

The post-holder will contribute to a range of ongoing translational and clinical research within the University and aim to publish in high-impact journals. They will also receive help in securing funding towards increasing independence and personal fellowships by the end of the ACL period. 

Main Duties

• The post-holder will contribute to a range of ongoing translational and clinical research within the University and aim to publish in high-impact journals.
• The job plan for the Clinical Lecturer will be set up to protect 50% of the Lecturer's time for academic purposes, including academic training, as well as providing maximal clinical experience. The post holder will be expected to attend regular training days as appropriate.
• The post holder will support teaching in Vascular Surgery to MBChB students and to deliver occasional specialist lectures on masters and CPD courses.
• The post holder will also contribute to clinical audit, postgraduate medical education, and management tasks, with strong support from the clinical team for academic pursuits. 

Person Specification

Essential

Eligibility

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences or equivalent.
• Evidence of achievement of Core Surgery competences or equivalent: candidate must be at ST3 or above.
• Must hold a higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in a relevant subject area or be close to completion Evidence of good progress in clinical training and that completion of specialty training* may be accommodated either during or after the 4 year period of the CL post.

Knowledge and Achievements

• Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the achievement of Foundation and clinical (matched to the entry level) competencies or equivalent.
• Demonstration of the potential for scientific independence and the ability to lead a research team.

Informal enquiries to Maciej Juszczak, email: m.juszczak@bham.ac.uk and Professor Alok Tiwari, email: a.tiwari@bham.ac.uk 

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