Academic Clinical Lecturer in Haematology - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

Description

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to 4 years

Closes: 2^nd June 2024

An Academic Clinical Lectureship in Haematology is available, and the post 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 West Midlands Haematology specialty training rotation.

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 aligned to the haematology specialist training curriculum. The post-holder will be expected to attend regional haematology training days and will carry a recognised specialty training number.

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.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Full General Medical Council registration
• Achieved CT2 core competencies.
• Higher degree (MD/PhD) or near to completion in a relevant subject area
• Must be at ST3 or above.
• Must hold NTN/ST.
• Membership of Royal College or equivalent.
• Demonstration of understanding and commitment to an academic career.
• Evidence of achievements in research - published in scientific journals.
• Presented at international scientific meetings.

OH/DBS required

Pre-employment OH&DBS

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Informal enquiries to Dr Gill Lowe or Prof Guy Pratt

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