Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes & Endocrinology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes & Endocrinology in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health. This is a fixed term appointment (up to 5 years or up until six months after obtaining CCT, whichever is soonest).

You will hold MRCP (UK)/or equivalent and will have completed General Professional Training in Medicine. It is expected you will already hold a higher research degree (MD / PhD), but in exceptional circumstances a talented candidate may be appointed without this qualification, although progression would be dependent upon them successfully completing this qualification in the first years of the post . If the successful candidate does not possess a higher degree, they will be supported in developing an appropriate project, pursuing any necessary funding and executing research suitable for submission of a post-graduate degree.

You will be appointed at the appropriate level of Specialty Trainee and will enter the West of Scotland Higher Training Programme in Diabetes and Endocrinology. You must already have a National Training Number at the time of taking up the post.

The Lectureship will provide an exceptional opportunity for combined clinical and academic training with a focus on successfully obtaining certificate of completion of training (CCT). Clinical training will take place within hospitals aligned to the West of Scotland Higher Training Programme – including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Research training will be undertaken in the world class academic environment of the University of Glasgow with excellent opportunities in Clinical Trials, Stratified Medicine, Epidemiology, Systems Biology & Vascular Biology.

Job Purpose

The academic aim of the Lectureship is to foster and mentor the development of an independent academic career, for example in the form of submission of applications for intermediate fellowships.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research

The appointee will have an established interest in research with a record of achievement in an area relevant to existing interests in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health. The appointee will be expected to:

- Develop a programme of research under supervision of senior investigators in the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, in a subject area in basic, translational or clinical science related to Endocrinology & Diabetes.

- Plan, design and implement projects with collaborators as appropriate; and to contribute to and submit grant applications and publications in high quality journals.

- Contribute to the safe and efficient functioning of research facilities.

There are extensive laboratory and clinical facilities for research within the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health and related Schools and Institutes within the University of Glasgow. Information on groups and facilities can be found at . https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/ .

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.

2. 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 Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health .

While the anticipation is that protected non-clinical time will be predominantly used for research, 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.

- Lecturers may also contribute to postgraduate taught courses within the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health.

- The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing teaching commitment within the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health

3. Administrative Duties

The Lecturer will contribute to administrative duties related to research and teaching as directed by their supervisor.

4. Clinical Duties

Clinical duties will be arranged following discussion with the relevant Training Programme Director in Endocrinology & Diabetes. The purpose of a Clinical Lectureship is to ensure that candidates acquire a CCT alongside academic training: appropriate clinical training opportunities will be arranged to ensure that this can occur within the duration of the Lectureship. This may involve candidates in clinical duties in various locations within the West of Scotland. 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. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

A3. Completed general professional training in general medicine (CMT, IMT or equivalent).

A4. Applicants must already have a national training number in Diabetes and Endocrinology at the time of taking up the post.

Desirable:

B1. BMedSci, BSc or equivalent intercalated degree in medicine or related subject.

B2. MD or PhD awarded or submitted.

Experience/Training

Essential:

C1. Clinical experience in medicine or related specialties following completion of CMT/IMT/ACCS or equivalent general medical training.

C2. Clinical or relevant laboratory research experience.

C3. An interest in a sub-speciality related to the research interests represented in the School, as described above.

C4. Previous evidence of oral and poster presentations.

C5. Evidence of publication or experience in writing.

Desirable:

D1. Experience and aptitude for Endocrinology & Diabetes.

D2. An interest in teaching and learning in medicine.

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.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be on the Clinical Academic scale £43,504 - £64,461 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, and has funding for up to 5 years.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

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 - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, 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  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ 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: Dr Robert Lindsay, [email protected]

Vacancy Ref: 138548,    Closing Date: 29 February 2024.