NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (108856-0324)

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (108856-#####)
Location
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University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
1
Warwick Medical School - Warwick Clinical Trials Unit
Position Type
1
Full Time, Fixed Term
Duration
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Fixed-term for four years. Shift (rotating pattern)
About the Role
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We are seeking an ambitious individual with excellent interpersonal skills, experience in academic medicine and a commitment to developing their research career at Warwick. This is an NIHR funded CL post in either Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus or Radiology. Funding for 1 post is available.You should have evidence of achievement
GMC
/PMETB
Foundation level
competence
or equivalent
and relevant clinical
experience. This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post has been awarded to the University of Warwick as part of the NIHR IAT programme. This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical training with a programme of postdoctoral research, providing 50% clinical and 50% academic time. The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that this post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] as part of the West Midlands rotation in Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus or Radiology.The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in Radiology or Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus. Further details of the academic training pathway can be found at www.nihr.ac.uk/ The ACL will have regular supervision meetings with their clinical academic supervisor. The ACL will spend 50% of their time in full-time academic activity each year, to enable them to complete an intense period of research or educational activity to support grant application. They will establish an independent research portfolio, by applying successfully for external grants, publishing in peer review journals and disseminating results at national and international conferences.They will be employed by the University of Warwick and hold Honorary Contracts with the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) or other NHS Trust relevant to their training needs.Shift (rotating pattern)In addition, they will work collaboratively with colleagues to build a strong research portfolio in WMS, UHCW and the wider University. They will be expected to be actively involved in the postgraduate teaching programme and contribute to the supervision of Academic Clinical Fellows and PhD students; providing academic mentoring and advice for colleagues working in the NHS.
For informal enquiries, please contact via email: Dr Caron Parsons - for Radiology -
##### Prof Tom Barber - for Endo Diabetes -
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General NIHR CL related queries to: #####
About You
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You will have evidence of academic achievement, with publications in your field, and will hold (or shortly hold) an MD or PhD in Research or equivalent. You will already hold an NTN, having undertaken some training at Specialty Registrar level. The post is therefore aimed at an individual of ST3 level or above.The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career, and in particular those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue undertaking research whilst pursuing further training. For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
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University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Radiology has an established academic record with successful Phd/MD completion by four consultants. There is an established record of supervision of Academic Clinical Fellows and research fellows with completion of two PhDs.There is active collaboration with the departments of Engineering, Computer Science and Health Sciences at the University of Warwick as well as the University of Birmingham.There are research interests in oncology, thoracic, nuclear medicine, gynaecology and musculoskeletal imaging.Endocrinology & Diabetes MellitusThe clinical sessions associated with this position will be agreed with the Clinical Director at WISDEM.For further information about WISDEM at UHCW, visit: The Human Metabolism Research Unit (HMRU), based at UHCW, houses two world-class whole-body metabolic calorimeters and other equipment for accurate measures of body composition. Our research team includes research nurses, engineers and clinical academic staff. We have also established key collaborations. Data from HMRU-related studies have been published in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international meetings, and awarded various prizes. HMRU has attracted national and international media attention, featured on all UK-based terrestrial TV-channels and other media outlets.Further information about HMRU: Other areas of strength at WMS include cellular and molecular biological studies of metabolic health, protein modification, vascular biology and beta-cell biology. We also have a vibrant trials and health sciences research portfolio relevant to E&D.
About the University
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Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
*QS World University Rankings#####4
** Research Excellence Framewor#####21
To find out more about us visit our
website.
How to Apply
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To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter
by 11.55pm on the closing date of 21st Apr#####024 .
You should provide evidence in your application that you meet the essential and ideally some of the desirable criteria. We will use a range of selection methods to measure your abilities in these areas including reviewing your online application, seeking references, inviting shortlisted candidates to interview and other forms of assessment action relevant to the post. To streamline our hiring process, we kindly request that all candidates submit their applications through our official website. This ensures that all applications are received in a uniform format and can be processed efficiently by our HR team.The interviews will be held o n a date to be confirmed. (Approx. week commencing 13th May 2024)
What we Offer
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click
here
.
We are proud to say that we are a
Living Wage employer .
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Relocation Guide
to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
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Warwick is committedto building an organisation ofmutual respectanddignity, promoting awelcoming, diverse, and inclusive workingand learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to berecognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages
here
.
The University currently holds a
Race Equality Charter Bronze Award
,
Athena Swan Sliver Award
and a
Disability Smart Bronze Award
.T he University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the
EUTOPIA European University
Alliance
.
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