Clinical Lecturer in Neurology

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £38,619 to £65,955

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract for 4 years or until completion of CCT, whichever is soonest 

Job Summary

This position will be based in the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR), College of Medical and Dental Sciences to support the area of Neurology health research and teaching portfolio.  The research area has a broad portfolio of clinically based and basic science research.

Main Responsibilities

Research activity will focus upon one of all potential areas of Neurology currently ongoing in the Institute.  The post provides the opportunity for higher and advanced sub-specialist training in Neurology alongside pursuing an academic research career and contribution to teaching.  The clinical duties of the post will rotate between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHBFT), and Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will undertake a programme of research in line with the current research interests within the Translational Brain Sciences group within the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham.

During the 50% clinical training allocation of the post, the postholder will have responsibilities for the care of inpatients and outpatients with the full range of neurology, and teaching and assessment of medical students and postgraduate students.

For the 50% academic research and teaching component, it is anticipated that the successful applicant will undertake a programme of research in line with the current research interests within the Translational Brain Sciences Group lead by Professor Sinclair, University of Birmingham.  We champion the academic clinical integrated training pathway and host trainees in neurology throughout their career development.

Person Specification

• MRCP (part 2)
• It is a requirement that the candidate holds a NTN
• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates
• Experience of small group teaching
• Computer literate with Word, Excel, EndNote
• Research publications
• Experienced in clinical trials and human physiology research
• Ability to work in a team-orientated environment and to work without friction with colleagues
• Motivated to take forward the specialty
• 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.

Informal enquires can be made to Professor Alexandra Sinclair, email: a.b.sinclair@bham.ac.uk

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