Clinical Lecturer - GP SCREDS

We are seeking to recruit a motivated clinician with an interest in academic general practice to undertake a Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (SCREDS) Lecturer (GP) Post within the Department of General Practice. This post offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical training with academic development in either primary care research or medical education scholarship.

The successful candidate will undertake a two-year split ST3, combining 50% clinical training in an approved practice (East of Scotland) and 50% academic training within the University. The post is designed to support the development of clinical, research and educational competencies, enabling progression towards a higher degree and a future clinical academic career.

Based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, the post sits within a vibrant academic primary care environment with strong links to research, teaching, and public health.

The primary aims of this post are to:

• Undertake clinical training in General Practice, achieving competencies required for CCST
• Develop and deliver components of research or medical education scholarship, leading to publishable outputs
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School of Medicine
• Engage with the General Practice academic community and contribute to collaborative activities
• Undertake administrative and governance duties aligned to teaching and research commitments.

We are looking for an active clinician with a strong interest in academic general practice who demonstrates:

• Enthusiasm for research and/or medical education
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Motivation to develop as a future clinical academic
• Capacity for innovation, initiative and high-quality scholarly work

For the purpose of University role analysis, this post has been evaluated at the level of Lecturer; for further information about this position please contact Dr Kevin McConville, Head of General Practice k.mcconville@dundee.ac.uk

To find out more about Dundee Medical School please visit www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine

We anticipate that interviews for this appointment will take place early May 2026.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff support networks for ethnically diverse and LGBT staff, membership of Athena Swan and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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