NIHR Clinical Lecturer

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Applications are invited for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Cardiothoracic Surgery OR Haematology.

Hull York Medical School seeks to appoint an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Cardiothoracic Surgery based at the University of Hull and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust OR Haematology, based at the world-leading Haematological Malignancy Research Network (HMRN) University of York and the Department for Haematology, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull University Teaching Hospital.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wishing to excel in both their clinical and academic training, with the ambition to join the next generation of leading clinical academics. The Academic Clinical Lecturer will continue clinical training at 50% whole time equivalent rate within NHS England North East and Yorkshire. The successful applicant will work with the Training Programme Director and Academic Lead to develop a configuration of research to clinical training conducive to both progression and academic output. The post is for up to 4 years or until CCT/CCST is reached, whichever is sooner.

Successful exit from the academic training programme will leave you well-placed to seek competitive research fellowships, academic senior lectureships and the ability to work in the global health research community. One post is available. The salary will be at the clinical scale, depending on qualifications and experience. Satisfactory enhanced disclosure will be obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement/programme has the required educational and Dean's approval. The contract will be with the University of Hull (CS) or York (Haem).

This post is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time (flexible training), if eligible, or job share. For further information on flexible training please contact NHS England North East and Yorkshire.

Applicants for this NIHR Clinical Lecturer need to either hold a current National Training Number (NTN) for the speciality or be able to clinically benchmark to be able to take up the post. Clinical benchmarking can be achieved through application for the relevant specialty training within the national recruitment window where the minimal appointable score must be achieved.

Doctors appointed as an NIHR CL must already hold a higher research degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) and be a specialist /speciality registrar. Candidates may only apply if they have already submitted their PhD or MD thesis at the time of application.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced DBS and Barring list check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. Applicants must be able to take up the appointment before 31st August 2026.

For Cardiothoracic Surgery, informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Mahmoud Loubani, Hull York Medical School, Mahmoud.loubani@nhs.net. For Haematology, informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Adele Fielding, Hull York Medical School, adele.fielding@york.ac.uk, Professor Alex Smith, HMRN University of York alexandra.smith@york.ac.uk or Professor David Allsup Hull York Medical School david.allsup@hyms.ac.uk.

The Hull York Medical School is an equal partnership between the universities of Hull and York. It operates in association with the NHS in North and East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. For further information about HYMS, visit www.hyms.ac.uk.

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