The role
This Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) post is an opportunity for a talented clinical academic to establish themselves as an independent researcher working within the NIHR theme of clinical therapeutics and pharmacology. This post will provide up to four years post-doctoral training with either the Bristol Renal research group or one of the teams undertaking infection research within the University of Bristol. The appointee will be expected to complete a CCT in medical microbiology, infectious disease or renal medicine within the post.
What will you be doing?
The successful applicant will split their time 50:50 between clinical training at North Bristol NHS trust or another appropriate trust and academic work at the University of Bristol, appointed at the appropriate point on the clinical lecturer scale. Within the sessions at the University, the main activity will be research although involvement in teaching will also be expected. Time will be divided into blocks of clinical or academic work as is most appropriate especially for the research the appointee plans to pursue, which may include overseas working.
You should apply if
You have completed core clinical training or are otherwise eligible for higher specialist training in respiratory or renal medicine in the UK at ST3 level or above.
- You have submitted a higher degree by research (PhD or MD or equivalent) by the time of applying for the post. You must have been awarded your higher degree by the time of taking up the post.
- You show outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine.
Candidates will need to hold a current National Training Number (NTN). If a number is not held the candidate would need to clinically benchmark to be able to take up the post.
Additional information
Contract type: Annually Renewable for up to 4 years or until CCT, whichever occurs first
Work pattern: 1FTE
Grade: Doctor in Training
Salary: We will mirror the successful applicant’s NHS pay and progression including transitional pay
School/Unit: Bristol Medical School
Shift pattern: 40 hours per week
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 26/02/2025. Interview 12/03/2025
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
