Clinical Lecturer in Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics subspeciality training

Vacancy terms: Full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term contract for 4 years or until relinquishment of the NTN, whichever is the earlier

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious clinical academic to join an exciting Clinical Lectureship in Maternal and Fetal Medicine, combining high-quality academic development with specialist clinical training.

The successful candidate will spend approximately 50% of their time undertaking academic research and teaching and 50% undertaking clinical training, primarily with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop an independent academic career while progressing through Maternal and Fetal Medicine subspecialty training

You will be supported to develop a distinctive programme of research, publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, build national and international collaborations and pursue external research funding. You will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching alongside your clinical training. 

Research opportunities span fetal and maternal medicine, perinatal epidemiology, population health, health inequalities, placental disease, pregnancy outcomes and data science, supported by multidisciplinary expertise across Leicester

About you

You will be a highly motivated clinician with a strong commitment to developing an academic career alongside progression in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Maternal and Fetal Medicine.

You will hold a medical degree, full GMC registration and licence to practise, together with an appropriate higher degree such as an MD, PhD or equivalent, or have submitted for one with award required before commencement. You will demonstrate good progress in clinical training and meet the relevant requirements for appointment at ST4 level or above.

You should be able to demonstrate a clear and feasible research plan aligned with relevant expertise at Leicester, together with evidence of research outputs, peer-reviewed publications and presentations. You will also have teaching experience and the ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Above all, you will demonstrate the potential to develop scientific independence, collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and progress towards becoming a future leader in Maternal and Fetal Medicine and clinical academic research

Additional information

Informal enquires are welcome and should be made to Dr Anvesha Singh, as707@le.ac.uk

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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