Academic Fellowship in General Practice

RFCSR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RFCSR in Glasgow, Scotland invites applications for the Academic Fellowship in General Practice, a structured clinical academic training designed for early-career general practitioners seeking to blend clinical practice with research and academic advancement.

The fellowship provides a balanced mix of clinical duties and protected research time, mentorship from senior academics, and opportunities to contribute to primary care projects.

Qualifications

• Eligible GP or final-year GP trainees in the UK.
• Evidence of interest in academic general practice and primary care research.
• Eligibility to work and practice in the United Kingdom.
• Commitment to pursuing a clinical academic career pathway.

Skills

Clinical GP competence

Research interest

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Academic writing

Innovation in primary care

Job description

Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

General Description
The Academic Fellowship in General Practice is a structured clinical academic training opportunity designed for early-career General Practitioners seeking to develop a career that integrates clinical practice with research and academic advancement. This fellowship forms part of a nationally supported initiative to strengthen academic primary care and develop future leaders in general practice research.

The post offers a balanced combination of clinical duties and protected academic time, enabling fellows to gain hands-on experience in primary care research within an established academic environment. Fellows will work alongside leading researchers and clinicians, contributing to ongoing research programmes while developing independent research skills.

The fellowship provides exposure to a wide range of methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and encourages participation in interdisciplinary collaborations. Fellows will engage in research activities aligned with primary care priorities such as improving healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and service design.

In addition to research training, the fellowship supports career development through mentorship, supervision by senior academics, and opportunities to build a strong academic portfolio. The programme is designed to prepare fellows for progression to doctoral-level research or further academic clinical posts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be qualified General Practitioners or in the final stages of GP training


• Demonstrated interest in academic general practice and primary care research


• Eligibility to work and practice in the United Kingdom


• Commitment to pursuing a clinical academic career pathway

Required Expertise/Skills

• Strong clinical competence in general practice


• Interest in research methodologies and evidence-based medicine


• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary academic teams


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Effective communication and academic writing abilities


• Motivation to contribute to primary care innovation and improvement

Salary Details
Salary is aligned with NHS pay scales for General Practitioners or equivalent clinical academic grades, commensurate with experience

Application Deadline
Not explicitly specified