Position
NIHR Clinical Lectureship x2
Location & Salary
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: Clinical Academic Pay Scales
Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026
Job Overview
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 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) whichever is sooner. 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.
Research and Teaching
One post is in the NIHR priority theme of digital research. The theme encourages 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. The aim is to deliver equitable, cost-effective digital health interventions to benefit patients and the wider use of large data sets and digital analysis methods.
There may be opportunities in other GMC registered specialties if research interests align with faculty strengths.
Contract and Training
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.
Equal Opportunities
Lancaster University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family-friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and has held a bronze award since 2008. The Faculty of Health and Medicine gained the silver award in 2013. We are committed to being an inclusive university that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.
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