Clinical Lecturer in Child Health

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days leave

Pension

Flexible working

Sport membership

Job summary

University of Glasgow invites applications for a Clinical Lecturer in Child Health. The post is fixed term for up to 6 years, aimed at supporting clinical and academic training to achieve CCT.

The appointee will train clinically in paediatrics at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, while pursuing a strong research programme and potential MD/PhD progression within MVLS.

Qualifications

• Essential: MB ChB or equivalent and GMC registration.
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• Essential: MRCPCH or equivalent.
• Essential: Completed general professional training in paediatrics.
• Essential: National training number in paediatrics at the time of taking up the post.
• Desirable: MD/PhD programme enrolment or awarded.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a paediatrics research programme under supervision.

Education

MB ChB or equivalent and GMC registration

MRCPCH or equivalent

General professional paediatrics training

National training number in paediatrics

MD/PhD enrolment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lecturer in Child Health in the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. This post is fixed term (up to 6 years or up until six months after obtaining CCT, whichever is soonest).

You will hold a MRCPCH or equivalent and will have completed general professional training in paediatrics. It is expected that you will already hold a higher research degree or have embarked on a research programme that will lead to a MD or a PhD.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the appropriate level of Specialty Trainee and will enter the West of Scotland Higher Training Programme in Paediatrics. You must already have a national training number at the time of taking up the post.

The post will be based within the School of Medicine in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) of the University of Glasgow. Whilst clinical training will be a major focus of the Lectureship in order to ensure you can successfully complete your certificate of completion oftraining (CCT), this post will also provide an exceptional opportunity for combined academic training.

Clinical training will focus on a subspeciality in paediatrics, and it is anticipated that clinical training will take place within the main University hospital sites – predominantly at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.

Research training will be undertaken in the world class academic environment of the University of Glasgow with excellent opportunities within the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing and any applicants with research interests that are aligned with College and School strategy areencouraged to apply.

Job Purpose

The academic aim of the lectureship would be to allow research development to support intermediate fellowship applications by the end of the lectureship and eventual growth to an independent academic career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research

• Undertake a programme of research under supervision of senior investigators in the School of Medicine, in a subject area in basic and/or translational and/or clinical science
• Plan, design and implement projects with collaborators as appropriate; and to contribute to and submit grant applications and publications of impactful papers.

The appointee will be located within Child Health at the Royal Hospital for Children, School of Medicine. The appointee will also be expected to build links with other schools and institutes within the College.

Academic support will be available during all annual research and training assessments to ensure that there is adequate balance between academic and clinical training. In addition to annual reviews of clinical progress, there will be reviews of academic progress within the Institute.

Teaching

The anticipation is that protected non-clinical time will be predominantly used for research. This post is not suitable for trainees wishing to develop a predominantly teaching or educational portfolio. However, it is expected that the Lecturer will contribute to delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. These might include;

• Teaching of clinical skills and other vocational training activities, including seminars and tutorials.
• Teaching or supervision within Postgraduate taught or research courses within the School of Medicine

Administrative Duties

The Lecturer will contribute to administrative duties related to research and general running of the School of Medicine or research theme as directed by their supervisor.

Clinical Duties

Clinical duties will be arranged following discussion with the relevant Training Programme Director in Paediatrics. The purpose of a Clinical Lectureship is to ensure that candidates acquire a CCT, and appropriate clinical training opportunities will be arranged to ensure that this can occur within the duration of the Lectureship. Responsibilities, including on call duties and specialty training will be arranged as necessary depending on the appointee's current training and needs in conjunction with the Training Program Director and local clinical and educational supervisors.

Clinical academic training will be the focus of the post with an 80:20 split between clinical and academic activity. The allocation of research and clinical time is flexible and various patterns of working are possible to suit differing research and clinical requirements. Applications will be welcome from trainees who are working less than full time, and the job plan will be adapted to suit such trainees.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

• A1. MB ChB or equivalent and full registration with General Medical Council. (for non-UK candidates, GMC registration would be required before taking up the post).
• A2. MRCPCH or equivalent.
• A3. Completed general professional training in paediatrics.
• A4. Applicants must already have a national training number in paediatrics at the time of taking up the post.

Desirable:

• B1. BMedSci, BSc or equivalent intercalated degree in medicine or related subject.
• B2. Enrolled on a MD/PHD programme of research.
• B3. Submitted/awarded a MD or PhD award.

Experience/Training

Essential:

• C1. Clinical experience in paediatrics following completion of FY2.
• C2. Clinical or relevant research experience.

Desirable:

• D1. Previous evidence of oral and poster presentations.
• D2. Evidence of publication or experience in writing.

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 the Institute, College and University objectives.
• E5. Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders in research.

Desirable:

• F1. 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. Capacity for originality and innovation.
• H2. Experience of teaching and/or mentoring junior colleagues and undergraduates.

JOB FEATURES

INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY

• For further information regarding Glasgow and the University: http://www.gla.ac.uk/visitors/

• For further information regarding the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/

For further information regarding the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/medicine/

Details of the activities of the mental health and wellbeing group can be found on our webpages:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing/research/mentalhealth/

The Graduate School of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences supports all aspects of postgraduate training and development. Its Clinical Academic Training Advisory Committee (CATAC) (Chair, Professor Christian Delles) 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.

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 Specialty Training 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.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be on the Clinical Academic Scale£52,229 - £77,389 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 post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding for up to 6 years.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK or be eligible to obtain permission to work in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant Home Office requirements, including any applicable tradeable points criteria. Further information can be found on the University of Glasgow’s UKVI Website.

For research and academic roles, we will also consider whether the Global Talent visa route may be available, subject to individual eligibility.

The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults by ensuring that individuals in regulated roles are appropriately vetted and monitored.

The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025, including the mandatory PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles.

The post for which you are applying is considered to be a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, individuals working in a regulated role must be a PVG Scheme member before employment. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be conditional subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. We will be in touch regarding requirements related to this.

Further information is available at: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• 1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• 2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
• 3 A flexible approach to working.
• 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

For informal enquiries, please contact: ProfessorSyed Faisal Ahmed,[e-mail]

Closing Date: 9th November 2026 at 23:45.