Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology in the School of Infection and Immunity. This is a fixed term (up to 6 years or up until six months after obtaining CCT, whichever is soonest).

You will hold MRCP or equivalent and have a national training number at the time of taking up the post. It is expected that 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.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the appropriate level of Specialty Trainee and will enter the West of Scotland Higher Training Programme in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology.

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 Infection and Immunity 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 the appointee can successfully complete their certificate of completion of training (CCT), this post will also provide an exceptional opportunity for combined academic training.

Clinical training will focus on Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. It is anticipated that clinical training will take place at designated West of Scotland Centres.

Research training will be undertaken in the world class academic environment of the University of Glasgow with excellent opportunities in Virology (Prof Emma Thomson, next-generation sequencing of emerging viruses; Dr Antonia Ho, clinical respiratory viral epidemiology), Bacteriology (Prof Tom Evans, bacterial immunology; Prof Andrew Roe, molecular microbiology), Immunobiology (Prof James Brewer, immune imaging; Prof Jonathan Cavanagh, neuroinflammation), and Parasitology (Prof Andy Waters; malaria).

We are particularly keen to develop further capacity in our areas of Internationally recognised research excellence, for example Mycobacteriology. However, applicants who have other research interests that are aligned with College and School strategy are still encouraged 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

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 Infection and Immunity within the College of MVLS. The appointee will be expected to:

-         Develop a programme of research under supervision of senior investigators in the School of Infection and Immunity, in a subject area in basic and/or translational and/or clinical science related to Bacteriology, Virology, Immunobiology, or Parasitology.

-         Plan, design and implement projects with collaborators as appropriate; and to contribute to and submit grant applications and publications of impactful papers.

For this post the applicant will develop their programme of research under the supervision of senior academic staff in the chosen department.

There are extensive laboratory and clinical facilities for research within the School of Infection and Immunity, College of MVLS, and related Schools and Institutes within the University of Glasgow.

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 Infection and Immunity.

Administrative Duties

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

Clinical Duties

Clinical duties will be arranged following discussion with the relevant Training Programme Director in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 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 Programme Director and local clinical and educational supervisors.

Clinical training in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology is 50:50. 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 where possible to suit such trainees.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. MBChB 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 or equivalent.

A3. Applicants must already have a national training number in Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology 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.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.

C2. Good organisational and IT skills.

C3. Ability to manage research projects.

C4. Ability to work towards the Institute, College and University objectives.

C5. Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders in research.

C6 . Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues but also strong ambitions in the field.

Desirable:

D1. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries.

D2. Capacity for originality and innovation.

D3. Experience of teaching and/or mentoring junior colleagues and undergraduates

Experience/Training

Essential:

E1. Clinical experience in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, following completion of Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or equivalent general medical training.

E2. Clinical or relevant laboratory research experience.

Desirable:

F1. Experience and aptitude for clinical work in the speciality of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology.

F2. An interest in a sub-speciality related to the research interests represented in the Institute, as described above.

F3. Previous evidence of oral and poster presentations.

F4. Evidence of publication or experience in writing.

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 fixed term for up to 6 years.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

The post for which you are applying is considered registered work in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups [PVG] Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified From Working with Children List.

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 any informal enquiries, please contact: Dr Antonia Ho, [email protected]

Vacancy Ref: 146570,    Closing Date: 19 June 2024.