Job summary
Applications MUST be made on the St George's University of London (Medical School) jobs website to be considered for this role. Details can be found in the job description.
With funding made available by the University of
London, we wish to recruit a part-time clinical lecturer who is currently in
clinical training. The Chadburn Academic Clinical Lectureships in
Medicine are supported by the income from a Fund established following the sale
of the South London Hospital for Women. The Lectureships are named after Miss
Maud Mary Chadburn who was a medical student and graduate of the University,
and Founder of the Hospital where she was its Senior Surgeon until 1933.
The Lectureship at St Georges, University of
London (SGUL) will be awarded academic salary funding of up to £50,000 per year
on a part-time basis up to 0.5 FTE academic time (20 hours per week) exclusive
of clinical time, for a maximum 5 years in total (not more than 1 year beyond
the end of clinical training). The purpose is to provide academic training
opportunities for doctors in training, whose personal circumstances make it
difficult or impossible for them to give fulltime commitment to their
careers. This will include, for example, those with family or other carer
responsibilities who might otherwise be unable to continue in the profession.
Main duties of the job
o Maintain clinical expertise in their specialist area.
o Manage an innovative research programme in their specialty; or Develop, perform and deliver innovative biomedical
and medical educational research to the highest international standard.
o Analyse, collate and publish the results of their research in
internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals and at major scientific/educational
and professional conferences.
o Work within a research theme adding to critical mass and taking
advantage of synergies within Institutes and across the University.
o If participating in the study design and coordination of clinical
trials, ensuring that the research team work within Good Clinical Practice
guidelines and ethical standards.
o Write and submit grant applications to obtain external research funding
from Government Research Councils, recognized charities, industry and/or other
national and international funding agencies.
o Provide encouragement, development and guidance to more junior research
fellows and students, including peer review and seminar contributions.
o Undertake any other duties including public engagement activities relevant
to the programme of research.
o A typical teaching load for a research-based lecturer is 20% of time,
and may involve research project supervision (undergraduate and Masters level),
lectures, small-group teaching and assessment.
About us
Welcome to St Georges,
University of London, the UKs only university dedicated to medical and health
sciences education, training and research. Our distinctiveness is based on our
exclusive focus on health sciences and medicine and we strive to bring an innovative
and collaborative approach to all we do. We have more than 250 years of
excellence and innovation in research and education resulting in ground
breaking advances in medicine and healthcare. Our alumni include Edward Jenner,
John Hunter, Muriel Powell and Patrick Steptoe.
Our three research
institutes, Molecular and Clinical Sciences, Infection and Immunity and
Population Health, focus on biomedical and scientific discovery, advancing the
prevention and treatment of disease in the fields of population health, noncommunicable
diseases and infection - three of the greatest challenges to global health in
the 21st century.
Our
Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education focuses on our taught courses
comprising undergraduate and postgraduate medical and biomedical programmes and
our allied health courses including healthcare practice, radiography, paramedic
science, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
For information, St
Georges, University of London and City, University of London have agreed to
progress discussions about a potential merger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an individual who would strongly
complement, enhance and develop activities in one of our four Institutes
three Research Institutes (Infection and Immunity; Molecular and Clinical
Sciences; Population Health) and the Institute for Medical and Biomedical Education
(IMBE).
The Lectureship could either be:
o Clinical or scientific research and teaching, with clinical training;
or
o Educational research and teaching in medical and biomedical education,
with clinical training.
The exact proportion of each would depend on the
previous experience and training of the individual, and his/her career
intentions. The Lectureship will not continue more than one year following
completion of clinical training.
Clinical Science Lecturer
The Lecturer will perform clinical and/or
scientific research in an area of strength within one of St Georges Research
Institutes (Infection and Immunity, Molecular and Clinical Sciences, or
Population Health). Areas within Molecular and Clinical Sciences include
Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Genetics/Genomics and Ageing and its associated
diseases.
The clinical training will vary depending on the
stage of training and the location of the clinical work of the post-holder.
The post-holder will be expected to establish a
programme of research that will:
o align with the Research Strategy of the Institute
o represent the major focus of the appointees activity
o contribute to St Georges Research Excellence Framework
o attract externally-funded grant support ideally in the form of an
intermediate Fellowship from a major grant giving body (e.g. Research Council
or Wellcome Trust)
The post holder will be expected to have a previous
record of publications in well-recognised journals. Previous experience in
writing grants and supervision of other research personnel would be
advantageous but not essential. Preference will be given to the candidates
whose research interests are complementary to those within the
research/teaching institutes and fall within the research priorities of the
University. All research institute staff contribute to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and the post-holder will be expected to contribute as
appropriate.
Biomedical and Medical Education Lecturer
SGUL delivers educational courses which focus on
biomedical, medical and other healthcare practitioners.
An educational research based post-holder will be
expected to develop and deliver a portfolio of educational research focused on
biomedical and medical education. At SGUL, there are opportunities for research
in educational theory, curriculum development, teaching delivery, assessment,
and evaluation.
The post holder will be expected to have a previous
record of educational publications. Previous experience in writing funding
applications; oversight of educational attachments, courses, or modules; and
supervision of other educational academics would be advantageous.
The post holder will be expected to ensure that
their own research, and as far as possible that of those that they supervise,
is scientifically valid. Preference will
be given to the candidates whose research interests are complementary to those
within the teaching institute. All
education institute staff contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
and the post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate.
Academic
staff without a teaching qualification are normally expected to obtain
Fellowship/Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (formerly Higher Education Academy)
through the in-house framework (SHINE), or take the PG Cert in Health and Biomedical
Education.
Academic staff are also
expected to represent St Georges, University of London at academic events and
assist with fundraising activities, as requested.
It is expected that staff
working at St Georges, University of London will be involved in our mentoring
and tutoring activities, as appropriate, as well as supporting admissions,
student recruitment and access and widening participation activities (MMI interviews,
Open Days, school visits, clearing etc) where applicable. All academic staff
are expected to act as a personal tutor.
The postholder is also expected
to undertake other activities appropriate to your grade as directed by your
manager. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As
duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and
amended in consultation with the post holder from time to time. St George's,
University of London aims to provide opportunities for all its employees to
develop the skills required to be successful in their role and to further
develop their careers.
St
Georges, University of London, is committed to the San Francisco Declaration
on Research Assessment (DORA) principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an individual who would strongly
complement, enhance and develop activities in one of our four Institutes
three Research Institutes (Infection and Immunity; Molecular and Clinical
Sciences; Population Health) and the Institute for Medical and Biomedical Education
(IMBE).
The Lectureship could either be:
o Clinical or scientific research and teaching, with clinical training;
or
o Educational research and teaching in medical and biomedical education,
with clinical training.
The exact proportion of each would depend on the
previous experience and training of the individual, and his/her career
intentions. The Lectureship will not continue more than one year following
completion of clinical training.
Clinical Science Lecturer
The Lecturer will perform clinical and/or
scientific research in an area of strength within one of St Georges Research
Institutes (Infection and Immunity, Molecular and Clinical Sciences, or
Population Health). Areas within Molecular and Clinical Sciences include
Cardiovascular, Neurosciences, Genetics/Genomics and Ageing and its associated
diseases.
The clinical training will vary depending on the
stage of training and the location of the clinical work of the post-holder.
The post-holder will be expected to establish a
programme of research that will:
o align with the Research Strategy of the Institute
o represent the major focus of the appointees activity
o contribute to St Georges Research Excellence Framework
o attract externally-funded grant support ideally in the form of an
intermediate Fellowship from a major grant giving body (e.g. Research Council
or Wellcome Trust)
The post holder will be expected to have a previous
record of publications in well-recognised journals. Previous experience in
writing grants and supervision of other research personnel would be
advantageous but not essential. Preference will be given to the candidates
whose research interests are complementary to those within the
research/teaching institutes and fall within the research priorities of the
University. All research institute staff contribute to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching and the post-holder will be expected to contribute as
appropriate.
Biomedical and Medical Education Lecturer
SGUL delivers educational courses which focus on
biomedical, medical and other healthcare practitioners.
An educational research based post-holder will be
expected to develop and deliver a portfolio of educational research focused on
biomedical and medical education. At SGUL, there are opportunities for research
in educational theory, curriculum development, teaching delivery, assessment,
and evaluation.
The post holder will be expected to have a previous
record of educational publications. Previous experience in writing funding
applications; oversight of educational attachments, courses, or modules; and
supervision of other educational academics would be advantageous.
The post holder will be expected to ensure that
their own research, and as far as possible that of those that they supervise,
is scientifically valid. Preference will
be given to the candidates whose research interests are complementary to those
within the teaching institute. All
education institute staff contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
and the post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate.
Academic
staff without a teaching qualification are normally expected to obtain
Fellowship/Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (formerly Higher Education Academy)
through the in-house framework (SHINE), or take the PG Cert in Health and Biomedical
Education.
Academic staff are also
expected to represent St Georges, University of London at academic events and
assist with fundraising activities, as requested.
It is expected that staff
working at St Georges, University of London will be involved in our mentoring
and tutoring activities, as appropriate, as well as supporting admissions,
student recruitment and access and widening participation activities (MMI interviews,
Open Days, school visits, clearing etc) where applicable. All academic staff
are expected to act as a personal tutor.
The postholder is also expected
to undertake other activities appropriate to your grade as directed by your
manager. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post. As
duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and
amended in consultation with the post holder from time to time. St George's,
University of London aims to provide opportunities for all its employees to
develop the skills required to be successful in their role and to further
develop their careers.
St
Georges, University of London, is committed to the San Francisco Declaration
on Research Assessment (DORA) principles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of specialist clinical training
- PhD or MD
Experience
Essential
- A track record of publications
- Excellent teaching skills
- Evidence of excellent progression in clinical speciality training to date
- Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
Desirable
- Grant awards and relevant impact in the field.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of specialist clinical training
- PhD or MD
Experience
Essential
- A track record of publications
- Excellent teaching skills
- Evidence of excellent progression in clinical speciality training to date
- Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
Desirable
- Grant awards and relevant impact in the field.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
