NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Clinical Genetics - Multiple Long-Term Conditions Theme

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Clinical Genetics
- Multiple Long-Term Conditions Theme

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Overview

The University of Sheffield, in collaboration with NHS England North East and Yorkshire and Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is pleased to announce an Academic Clinical Lecturer post in Clinical Genetics (CG) has been awarded to the School of Medicine and Population Health at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training (IAT) pathway.

The post forms an integral part of the CG clinical academic training programme led by the Training Programme Director Professor Meena Balasubramanian .

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals with the potential to excel in both their clinical and academic training and who have the ambition to be part of the next generation of academic clinicians in genomic medicine.

Further details of the NIHR IAT pathway can be found at:

For further information about the Academic Clinical Lectureship programme, please visit

Information about the structure and management of the School is available on our website The School of Medicine and Population Health .

The post represents an exciting opportunity and is designed for individuals seeking to integrate advanced clinical training in Clinical Genetics with a significant postdoctoral research component. The post offers a dedicated 50% for clinical duties and 50% for academic research, facilitated through a rotational system, with dedicated periods devoted to research. The Postgraduate Medical Dean has confirmed that ensures focused periods for each.

The post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] in CG.

The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in genomic medicine, particularly those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue to develop their research career whilst pursuing further clinical training.

Objectives of the Integrated Academic Training Programme

1. To obtain a CCT in Clinical Genetics

2. To undertake a programme of research

3. To identify an area of academic and clinical interest upon which to base an application for an externally funded fellowship or a Clinician Scientist Award

The Postgraduate Medical Dean has confirmed that this post has been approved for specialty training. The post has the requisite educational and staffing approval for specialty training leading to a CCT and Specialty Registration with the General Medical Council ( https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ). Advice will be sought from the SAC as necessary.

Please be sure to attach your CV and the completed NIHR Supplementary Questions to the online application. Additional information about the role and the Supplementary Questions form can be downloaded at

Main duties and responsibilities

• Develop a nationally/internationally recognised research niche aligned with the School's Research Strategy .
• Secur…