NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology in Sheffield

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This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post in Gastroenterology has been awarded to The Medical School at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training pathway. The post forms an integral part of the Gastroenterology clinical training programme led by Dr Sampath Kumar (Training Programme Director) and the Academic Training Lead is Professor David Sanders. The role offers 50% clinical and 50% academic time and is supported by an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] as part of the South Yorkshire rotation in gastroenterology.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Clinical Training Programme: Almost all the Gastroenterology training is at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH). You will join a team of 8 Gastroenterology Registrars from ST3 to ST7 at NGH, with further colleagues based at Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham. Your clinical work will be in Sheffield with a 50% commitment, configurable to your training needs.
• Relationship between Academic and Clinical Training: The post holds an NTN(A); clinical training is a required part of the post, conducted as part of the South Yorkshire gastroenterology training programme. A four‑month rotating modular system covers core and sub‑specialty requirements, with a strict 50:50 split between clinical training and research time.
• Job Plan: You will work in blocks of either clinical training (specific modules) or research time. The academic job plan will be flexible and agreed with senior academic staff.
• On‑call Rota: You will join the resident on‑call rota at a 50% SpR commitment during the programme, including during research blocks, based at NGH.
• Audit: There is a bi‑monthly audit meeting to which you are expected to contribute periodically.
• Administration: You will undertake administrative work in support of the Department of Infection & Immunity and the Academic Unit of Gastroenterology, without detracting from clinical or research duties.
• Support: The post is supported by excellent research, clinical and academic office facilities and secretarial support.

Person Specification

Our diverse community recognises unique abilities, backgrounds and beliefs. Even if your experience does not match perfectly with this role’s criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply.

Essential Criteria:

• Primary medical degree.
• MRCP full diploma or equivalent by the date of commencement of ST3 training post.
• MD, PhD (or equivalent) submitted or awarded.
• Hold or be benchmarked for an NTN in Gastroenterology.
• GMC full registration at the time of appointment and a current licence to practise.
• Completed core medical training sufficient for entry into specialty training grades.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate MBBS students and other research supervision.
• Evidence of innovation in teaching and understanding of current directions in undergraduate medical education.
• Experience of teaching clinical skills.
• Period of uninterrupted research experience.
• Commitment to further research in areas that fit with the strengths of the department and university.
• Knowledge of external grant funding bodies and application procedures.
• Strong track record of research productivity in peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong track record of securing external research funding.
• Experience of undertaking clinical research.
• Management training.

Desirable Criteria:

• Skill in teaching organisation.
• Organisational and time management skills.

Grade and Salary

Grade: Clinical Lecturer
Salary: £49,909 to £70,425 per annum (Pro rata for part‑time)

Work Arrangement and Duration

Work arrangement: Full‑time
Duration: Fixed term for a maximum of 4 years or until CCT is reached, whichever is sooner

Line Manager: Professor David S Sanders

Contact: For informal enquiries about this job, contact Prof. David Sanders at David.sanders1@nhs.net

Closing Date: 07/12/2025

Benefits:

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave, including bank holidays and closure days (pro rata), with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (e.g., Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parents’ networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development, access to learning and mentoring schemes, integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family‑friendly policies.
• Paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies.
• Support for those going through the menopause.
• Paid time off and support for fertility treatment.
• and more.

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

Legal: We are a Disability Confident Employer. An enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield.