NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology (2 posts available)

NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology (2 posts available)

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you interested in developing your academic career in a supportive environment where you can establish your clinical academic expertise?

The University of Leeds is among the top 80 universities worldwide, with a diverse community of over 39,000 students from 170 countries and more than 9,000 staff of 100 nationalities. Established in 1904, the university has a strong tradition of academic excellence, renowned for first-class education and impactful research.

We invite applications for a NIHR Integrated Academic Training Clinical Lecturer position. The appointment is available for up to four years, depending on the clinical training needs to achieve CC(S)T. You will join Leeds' vibrant Integrated Academic Training programme, which offers a supportive research environment to develop independent research alongside clinical specialist training leading to full registration and CC(S)T. The post includes a training contract with the Regional Postgraduate Deanery at a specialist registrar level and an honorary contract with the NHS Trust. Applicants should be at least at ST4 level and hold or be awarded a National Training Number in higher specialty training by the start date.

The successful candidate will spend 50% of the period on research, with the remaining 50% on clinical training. Opportunities exist to align research interests within cardiology at LICAMM. You will conduct internationally recognized research with senior academic support for grant applications and career development mentoring. Additionally, you will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.

You must have submitted your PhD/MD with evidence of full award by the start date. The position is based at LICAMM, University of Leeds, and NHS Trust locations including St James’s University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.

The successful applicant must commence by 1 September 2026.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays, totaling 42 days annually
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution and life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff memberships at The Edge campus gym, featuring a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal Development: Access to courses on organisational development, languages, creative writing, wellbeing therapies, and more
• Additional benefits: On-site childcare, shopping discounts, travel schemes, and others

And much more!

How to apply

Apply online via our How to Apply page. Submit your application by 23:59 (UK time) on the closing date.

Required application components include:

- NIHR Supplementary Questions for Candidates form – APPENDIX 4

- Supporting Statement addressing academic and clinical person specifications

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