NIHR and Locally Funded Clinical Lecturers (ATR1735) in Norwich

An exciting opportunity has arisen for up to three Clinical Lecturers to join Norwich Medical School and undertake research within the framework of the School’s research strategy and contribute to the teaching, assessment and module organisation on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, providing supervision to PhD students.

These posts are only open to medically qualified doctors who also have a postgraduate degree, either a PhD or an MD (Res) (or equivalent). Two posts are funded by the NIHR and another is locally funded (but in terms of experience and opportunity it is the same as the NIHR post).

You will need to hold an NTN in your specialty and be able to start in post by 1 August 2026 at the latest. You will have the opportunity to develop your research profile which complements existing research strengths, seeking national and international recognition. You will develop proposals to secure external funding and disseminate results through academic publications and conferences.

Both MBBS (or equivalent) and a PhD (or MD (Res) is essential for these posts. You are encouraged to discuss these vacancies with Prof Vassiliou, Norwich Academic Training Office Director if you consider applying for any of the posts.

You will have a track record, appropriate to experience, of high-quality publications and have produced research which has the potential to have an impact beyond academia. Experience of managing enterprise and engagement projects and evidence of successful applications for external grant income would be advantageous.

These full-time posts are available to be taken on before 1 August 2026 at the latest, for a fixed term of up to 4 years (two of the years can potentially be post CCT).

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although these roles are advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Prof Vass Vassiliou in the first instance, Director of the Norwich Academic Training Office, who can then direct you to the appropriate specialty leads.