NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology

This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post in Cardiology has been awarded to the Division of Clinical Medicine at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training pathway. The post forms an integral part of the Cardiology clinical academic training programme led by the Training Programme Director Dr David Warriner. The Academic Training Lead is Professor Alex Rothman.
Further details of the NIHR IAT pathway can be found at: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/academy-programmes/integrated-academic-training.htm.

The post represents an exciting opportunity to combine clinical training in Cardiology with a programme of post-doctoral research, providing 50% clinical and 50% academic time, which will be achieved through a rotational system, with dedicated periods devoted to research. The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that the post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] in Cardiology as part of the South Yorkshire rotation.

The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in Cardiology, and in particular those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue to develop their research career whilst pursuing further clinical training.

You will have evidence of academic achievement and will hold a PhD or MD or equivalent. You will have MRCP or equivalent and be eligible to hold an NTN, or may already hold an NTN, having undertaken some training at Specialty Registrar level. The post is aimed at an individual of ST3 level or above. Applicants are expected to have already gained expertise relevant to the specialty. This can include research interests in Atherothrombosis, Digital Monitoring, Computational Modelling, Heart Failure, Electrophysiology or Pulmonary Hypertension.

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