NIHR Clinical Lectureship x2

Applications are invited for a NIHR funded integrated academic training clinical lecturer post in Neurology, Public Health Medicine or General Practice at Lancaster Medical School. Two posts are available for up to four years: according to the clinical training needs of the successful candidate to obtain a CCT. General Practitioners (GPs) can only apply if they have completed their clinical training and obtained a CCT. You will join us on a fixed-term contract lasting a maximum of four years or until completion of clinical training (CCT)

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You will have the opportunity to undertake internationally regarded research and share responsibility for elements of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. You will be awarded a training contract with Health Education England Northwest in the specialist registrar/specialty trainee grade or equivalent and an honorary contract with a relevant NHS Trust
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One post is in the NIHR priority theme of digital research. The theme is looking to encourage training and research around the development and delivery of digital health and care interventions, digital research methodology and 'big data' analysis Research could include the use of Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning approaches and emerging digital technologies such as non-contact sensors, smartphones, and computer tablets. This theme could also include research in data analytics and predictive analytics, precision medicine (genomics), and virtual & augmented reality. This theme is focused on delivering equitable, cost-effective digital health interventions to deliver patient benefits as well as the wider use of large data sets and how this is used in research, including digital analysis methods. There may be the potential for opportunities in other GMC registered specialties if research interests align with faculty strengths. To be eligible, you must hold (or have submitted) your PhD/MD at the time you apply; and must have been fully awarded your degree by 30 September 2026. You must hold a current National Training Number (NTN) in the relevant specialty and be more than 12 months prior to CCT at time of appointment
• (not relevant for GP candidate).
The research element of the post will be based in the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. The clinical component will be centred around clinical settings in Lancashire and the surrounding area. For GP candidates there is some geographical flexibility for exceptional candidates who meet all other criteria. You must be able to take up the post by 30 September 2026 Application is via our online portal at https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ and must include the following attachments: 1. A Curriculum Vitae 2. NIHR Supplementary Questions for candidates form (attached):
• Please refer to appendix 2 of this document
Interview date will be advertised in due course, but the successful candidate must be in post by 30 September 2026.