NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer – General Practice or Otolaryngology

RFCSR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Birmingham is recruiting an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer to support integrated academic and clinical training across General Practice or Otolaryngology. This fixed-term role is funded through NIHR Integrated Academic Training, combining clinical service with academic development over up to four years or until CCT is achieved.

The post sits within the College of Medicine and Health and includes 50% clinical training and 50% academic work, with opportunities for post-doctoral

Qualifications

• Medically qualified doctor eligible for training or progressing toward CCT in General Practice or Otolaryngology.
• PhD/MD/DPhil completed and awarded before start date.
• Demonstrated potential for clinical academic development with research track record.

Responsibilities

• Approximately 50% clinical specialty training and 50% academic training.
• Undertake post-doctoral research and build a portfolio to support future independent funding.
• Contribute to clinical and academic leadership as part of the NIHR Integrated Academic Training pathway.

Skills

Academic achievement

Interpersonal skills

Research planning

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/DPhil)

Job description

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer – General Practice or Otolaryngology

University of Birmingham – College of Medicine and Health (Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences / School of Medical Sciences)
Birmingham, United Kingdom

General Description – include all relevant details from the source:

The University of Birmingham is recruiting an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer to support integrated academic and clinical training across General Practice or Otolaryngology specialities. This fixed-term role, funded through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Integrated Academic Training pathway, combines clinical service and academic development over a period of up to four years or until the trainee gains their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), whichever comes first. The post is situated within the College of Medicine and Health, reflecting Birmingham's commitment to high-quality research, education and translational clinical practice. The role involves approximately 50% clinical specialty training (providing direct service and progressing clinical competencies) and 50% academic training, offering opportunities to undertake post-doctoral research and build a portfolio that supports successful future applications for independent funding and advancement into clinical academic leadership. Applicants should be able to demonstrate outstanding potential through doctoral research success and a clear trajectory toward clinical academic development. As part of standard recruitment and safeguarding practices, appointments are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance. The University promotes equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Medically qualified doctors eligible for training or already progressing toward CCT in General Practice or Otolaryngology.
• Candidates should have submitted their final doctoral thesis (PhD/MD/DPhil) and must have been fully awarded their higher degree prior to taking up the post.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential to develop as a clinical academic with a commitment to both research and clinical training.

Required Expertise/Skills:

• Evidence of academic achievement typically demonstrated through successful doctoral research, with potential for scholarly contribution to research and/or educational domains within the chosen specialty.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for collaborative clinical and research environments.
• Ability to balance clinical training demands with academic development, including planning and conducting research that contributes to the discipline.

Salary Details

• Full-time starting salary typically falls within the range of £45,943 to £77,196 per annum (Grade: Clinical).

Application Deadline

• Applications close on Thursday, 12 March 2026.