NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Medical Oncology, Haematology or Plastic Surgery (Haematology Spe

Position Details

NIHR Acdemic Clinical Lecturer in Medical Oncology, Haematology or Plastic Surgery (Haematology Speciality)

College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,563 to £59,845.

Clinical Post

Full Time / Fixed Term Contract for 4 years or CCT date, whichever is the sooner

Closing Date: 16 June 2022

Background

Haematology Speciality

This NIHR funded Clinical Lectureship in Haematology will be based in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham.
The successful candidate will remain in post until they reach CCT or for a period of four years (whichever is sooner), subject to satisfactory annual review. The applicant must have previous experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with haematological disorders and will receive continuing training in all aspects of haematology as part of the Haematology ST rotation. Applicants must have a firm commitment to a career in academic haematology and hold a postgraduate qualification (MD or PhD). It is intended that their research will focus on laboratory and/or clinical aspects of haematology research (including clinical trials) which can be accommodated within the College.

Main Duties

Clinical

The job plan for the Clinical Lecturer will be set up to protect 50% of the lecturer's time for academic purposes, including academic training, as well as providing maximal clinical experience and clinical learning opportunities. The post-holder will be expected to attend regional haematology training days and will carry a recognised specialty training number.

The exact timetable will depend on the subspecialty to which the CL is attached (the appointee would rotate through working in haematological oncology, laboratory haematology, haemostasis and thrombosis, paediatric haematology and haemoglobinopathies). An individual programme will be finalised according to the research and clinical training needs of the successful candidate as identified from regular reviews and formal assessments with both dedicated academic and educational supervisors.

Teaching

The appointee would receive plentiful opportunities to develop their teaching skills. Expected contributions to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes would include the MBChB, Biomedical Science BSc and MSc Clinical Oncology courses.
The post holder will be expected to play an active role in delivering bedside and small group teaching to clinical medical students. In addition, they will be required to undertake occasional lecturing and small group teaching sessions. There may be additional duties in helping with FY2 teaching and in the organization of training for specialist trainees. Additional modules such as personal interest projects could be offered according to the appointee's area of clinical research.

Research

The Clinical Lecturer will have a developing haematology research portfolio and area of interest that is compatible with an established research group within the University of Birmingham. The Clinical Lecturer will be offered research facilities and support to help establish her/his research in Birmingham. There will be strong encouragement in common with other research active staff in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences that the Clinical Lecturer should obtain funding for her/his research activities during the course of lectureship.

Person Specification

• Must hold a current NTN (ST3 or above).
• Must have a higher research degree (PhD, MD or equivalent); all candidates must have submitted their final thesis to be eligible to apply and must have been fully awarded their higher degree in order to be able to take up the post.
• Full General Medical Council registration
• Achieved CT2 core competencies
• Membership of Royal College
• Published in scientific journals
• Presented at international scientific meetings
• Knowledge of cellular based research and experience in clinical outcome research
• Experience in delivering bed side teaching, tutorials and lecturing to larger groups
• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance in research.
• Data Analysis skills.
• Ability to work in teams
• Demonstration of clinical and research leadership skills
• Ability to communicate scientific findings to a lay audience and to engage with patient and public groups.

Eligibility

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences or equivalent
• Candidate must be at ST3 or above
• Must hold a higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in a relevant subject area
• Evidence of good progress in clinical training and that completion of specialty training* may be accommodated either during or after the 4 year period of the NIHR CL award (*not applicable to fully qualified GP candidates)

Desirable Criteria

• Evidence of commitment to GMC specialty
• Intercalated honours degree and/or additional qualifications e.g. MSc etc.

Knowledge and Achievements
Essential Criteria

• Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the achievement of Foundation and clinical (matched to the entry level) competencies or equivalent
• Demonstration of the potential for scientific independence and the ability to lead a research team
• Potential to become a leader in chosen field

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the centre hosting the research and how this is best placed to support the research, education and training needs
• Prizes or distinctions
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
• Significant publications in peer reviewed journals

Educational and Personal Aspects
Essential Criteria

• Demonstration of understanding, and commitment to, an academic career
• Indication of medium and long-term career goals
• Demonstration of educational reasons for applying for the Clinical Lectureship Programme

Professional Skills
Essential Criteria

• Evidence of team working skills
• Evidence of leadership potential

Further particulars can be found here: http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/MDSFPs.pdf

For informal inquiries please contact Lisa Powell l.h.powell@bham.ac.uk

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