The University of Nottingham is a global-leading, research-intensive university with campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China. Our reputation for world-class research has yielded major scientific breakthroughs such as Nobel-winning MRI techniques, drug discovery, food technologies and engineering solutions for future economic, social and cultural progress.
Applications are invited from talented doctors in training who seek a career combining research, teaching and the care of patients.
The NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer post provides integrated academic and clinical training. Only applicants who can demonstrate that they have outstanding potential as a clinical academic will be considered for this programme. These integrated academic training programmes will be associated with the award of a relevant National Training Number (NTN(a)). Successful applicants must be in post by March 31st 2014.
Post: NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) (Fixed-term)
Job Title: NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) in Medical Oncology
School/Department: School of Medicine - Division of Oncology, Academic Clinical and Translational Oncology
Salary: £31,301 - £54,199 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Contract Status: This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 4 years or until award of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), whichever is the shorter. Successful applicants must be in post before 31 March 2014.
Hours of Work: Full time
Location: City Hospital Campus, Nottingham
Reporting to: Head of Academic Clinical and Translational Oncology
Applications are invited for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer post in Medical Oncology at the University of Nottingham, based at the City Hospital Campus of the University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is designed for Academic Clinicians to allow them to continue and complete higher specialist training in Medical Oncology and combine this with postdoctoral Cancer Research. The applicants should have a record of successful research and must possess a higher degree (PhD or research MD).
The Post provides an excellent opportunity for somebody seeking a long term career in Academic Oncology. The Post will provide 50% clinical training and 50% research overall. Clinical training will be tailored for the successful candidate to allow them to complete their clinical training to obtain a CCT in Medical Oncology. The person appointed will join an existing research grouping either with their own research proposal or one developed in conjunction with research teams in Nottingham. The post is offered on a fixed term contract for a period of four years or until award of CCT, whichever is shortest, and is open to those who are at, or within, 2 years of attaining a CCT in Medical Oncology.
The Academic Clinical Lecturer will have responsibility to carry out the clinical care of patients with cancer within the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the Nottingham Cancer Centre and the local Cancer Network as part of SpecialityRegistrar training.
DUTIES OF THE POST
Research
The ACL will be expected to develop,and work within, a programme of high quality competitive researchpublish in quality peer review journals and be capable of securing external funding. Research may include clinical and/or laboratory based research programmes. There is no other specific area of cancer research that is targeted but it is important that the research complements existing research strengths within the University. Initial support for research will be provided to allow the successful candidate to apply for future independent research funding.
Teaching and Training
Academic staff have the opportunity, and are expected, to contribute to teaching both undergraduate and graduate students on the University’s Medical Course and on postgraduate MSc courses.
Clinical Duties
The Academic Clinical Lecturer will be part of the ‘Speciality Registrar’rotation in Medical Oncology. They will be expected to carry out the duties of a higher speciality trainee, providing support in clinics and on inpatient wards and to provide support for the junior staff. Post holders will be taking part in clinicalout-of-hours duties as part of an on call rota and be expected to cross cover other trainees in certain instances.
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SUPPLEMENTARY ACADEMIC PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR A CLINICAL LECTURESHIP AS PART OF INTEGRATED ACADEMIC TRAINING
Eligibility
Essential
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences or equivalent.
• Eligible to hold a National Training Number (Academic)
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
• Evidence of good progress in clinical training and that completion of specialty training may be accommodated either during or after the 4 year period of the NIHR CL award.
• Candidate must be at ST3 or above.
• Candidate must have evidence of Satisfactory Outcomes of Annual Reviews of Academic Progress (ARCPs), or equivalent, to the level of application.
Desirable
• Evidence of commitment to specialty
• Intercalated honours degree and/or additional qualifications e.g. MSc etc
Knowledge & Achievements
Essential
• Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the achievement of Foundation and clinical (matched to the entry level) competencies or equivalent
• Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career
• Demonstration of the potential for scientific independence and the ability to lead a research team
• Potential to become a leader in chosen field
Desirable
• Knowledge of the centre hosting the research and how this is best placed to support the research, education and training needs
• Prizes or distinctions
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
• Significant publications in peer reviewed journals
Educational & Personal Aspects
Essential
• Demonstration of understanding and commitment to academic career
• Indication of medium and long-term career goals
• Demonstration of educational reasons for applying for Clinical Lectureship Programme
Professonal Skills
• Evidence of team working skills
• Evidence of leadership potential
Department
The University of Nottingham with East Midlands Local Education Training Board (LETB)
Closing Date
Tuesday, 10th December 2013
Applicants will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by the UK Border and Immigration Agency.
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