UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title
CLINICAL LECTURER IN
School/RI/US
Department
College/US
Division
Reporting To
SCHOOL OF
COLLEGE OF MVLS
LINE MANAGED BY SECTION LEADER (………………………)
ACCOUNTABLE TO HEAD OF SCHOOL/RI (………………………)
Job Purpose
This is a fixed term (up to six years) Clinical Lectureship tenable in the Division of
………………………….. Suitable applicants will hold MRCP (UK)/or equivalent and will have
completed general professional training in ……………………. The successful candidate will
be appointed at the level of Specialist/Specialty Registrar and will enter the West of Scotland
Higher Specialty Training Programme.
Applicants must already have a national training number at the time of taking up the post
The post will be based within the School/RI of …………………………… in West Glasgow,
but for training and research purposes rotation to other clinical units or Schools may be
required.
Clinical training will be a major focus of the Lectureship in order to ensure the appointee can
successfully complete his/her CCT.
Training will be offered in general ……………………... Other specialist training opportunities
are available within the College including ………….
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
The appointee will have an established interest in research with a record of achievement in
an area cognate with the existing interests in the College and is expected to make a
contribution to the research work of the College. Possession of a higher degree or its
anticipated submission is desirable. The appointee will be expected to develop a programme
of research under the supervision of an established research leader within the College.
There are extensive laboratory and clinical facilities for research within the College.
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Teaching
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Administrative Duties
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Clinical Duties
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Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1. MBChB or equivalent and full registration with General Medical Council.
A2. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
A3. Completed general professional training in general medicine.
A4. Applicants must already have a national training number at the time of taking up the post
Desirable:
B1. BSc or equivalent intercalated degree in medicine or related subject
B2. MD or PhD or research training in relevant field.
Experience/Training
Essential:
C1. At least 2 years clinical experience in medicine or related specialties following
completion of FY2.
C2. Clinical or relevant laboratory research experience.
Desirable:
D1. Experience and aptitude for [elicit specialism from Summary Case for Support].
D2. An interest in [elicit specialism from Summary Case for Support].
D3. An interest in teaching and learning in medicine.
D4. Evidence of publication or experience in writing
D5. Previous evidence of presentations or posters.
D6. Previous involvement in clinical trials including courses relevant to trials.
Special Aptitudes and Ability
Essential:
E1. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
E2. Good organisational and IT skills.
E3. Ability to manage research projects.
E4. Ability to work towards Sectional and Divisional objectives.
Desirable:
F1. Excellent communication skills (patients, clinical trial co-ordinators, research staff, line
manager).
F2. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential:
G1. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues but also strong
ambitions in the field.
Desirable:
H1. Approachable manner.
H2. Capacity for originality and innovation.
Special Factors
Desirable:
J1. Teamwork and interactive skills.
Job Features
INFORMATION REGARDING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
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For further information regarding Glasgow and the University:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/visit/
For further information regarding the College of MVLS:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/
For further information regarding the College of…….:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/.........
Details of Research and the activities of the Section ………… can be found on our webpage:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/.................../.............................
The Graduate School of the College of MVLS supports all aspects of postgraduate training
and development. Its Clinical Academic Training Advisory Committee (CATAC) (Chair,
Professor Mary Ann Lumsden) arranges mentorship and support for Clinical Lecturers and
Clinical Academic Trainees within the College. The committee identifies and appoints an
academic mentor who will ensure that the trainee’s clinical experience is maintained without
being overly intrusive on his/her research development; the mentor will represent the
trainee’s interests in any interaction with the Postgraduate Dean and will ensure that he/she
receives appropriate career advice and guidance. The Committee receives annual reports
on progress of trainees and will take action where there is evidence of difficulty. Additionally,
the Committee arranges annual sessions for clinical trainees that provide access to an
informal network of support and more formal sessions on aspects of clinical research and
clinical academic training.
All Clinical Lecturers and Clinical Academic Trainees shall have access to the extensive
Research Training Programme in generic and transferable skills coordinated by the
Graduate School. Full details of the programme are available at
http://www.medicine.gla.ac.uk/rtp/
TEACHING AND LEARNING COURSES
It is recommended that the appointee will attend appropriate courses on teaching and
learning provided by the Teaching and Learning Service.
PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The University is committed to undertaking Performance and Development Review (P&DR)
for all of its employees with the goal of maximising individual and organisational performance
while supporting personal development. Clinical academic staff who hold honorary
Specialist/Specialty Registrar (SpR) contracts with the NHS have been opted out of the
standard University P&DR framework, on the understanding that the appointee will undergo
an Annual Review of Clinical Progress which will be informed by an Annual Academic
Progress Report.
INFORMAL ENQIRIES
Informal enquiries may be made to:
Name
Contact Address
Telephone
Email address
Terms & Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT
Salary will be on the Clinical Lecturer scale £30,231 - £52,346 per annum.
The post will carry an additional entitlement depending on "on-call" responsibilities. This
banding payment is paid under a separate arrangement with the NHS for which the
University acts as paymaster only.
This is a fixed term (up to ? years) Clinical Lectureship in ………………….. and will end
within (?) years or within 6 months of completion of CCT, whichever comes sooner. This
post is justifiably fixed-term, as a training post, under the Fixed-term Employees (prevention
of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002.
An honorary contract at Specialist/Specialty Registrar level will be applied for to the NHS.
Relocation assistance may be provided where appropriate.
The successful applicant (if aged under 60) will be eligible to join the Universities'
Superannuation Scheme. Further information regarding the scheme is available from the
Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer
of Superannuation benefits. It may be possible, if the relevant NHS Superannuation Scheme
Criteria are met, for appointees to remain in the NHS Superannuation Scheme while in this
post.
All research and related activities, including grants, donations, clinical trials, contract
research, consultancy and commercialisation are required to be managed through the
University's relevant processes (eg contractual and financial), in accordance with the
University Court's policies.
DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND
The post for which you are applying is considered to be a child care position in terms of The
Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. It requires the successful applicant to undergo a
satisfactory Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland prior to appointment. This check
is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.
If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to a
satisfactory Disclosure Report. The University will make a Disclosure application to
Disclosure Scotland which will reveal any past criminal convictions (spent or unspent) or
inclusion on the Disqualified From Working with Children List. Any non-conviction
information held locally by the police may also be disclosed should this be considered
relevant to the position
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Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the
Disqualified From Working with Children List.