The Role
The AGE Research Group, based within Newcastle University’s Translational and Clinical Research Institute (NUTCRI), are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Geriatrician with research interests in ageing, sarcopenia and multiple long-term conditions for this newly created role of Clinical Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Geriatric Medicine.
The successful candidate will work closely with Professors Avan Aihie Sayer, Rachel Cooper and Miles Witham and will be part of an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, trialists, epidemiologists, gerontologists, and exercise scientists working in partnership with patients and members of the public. NUTCRI unites discovery scientists and clinicians in the common aim to undertake the highest quality research that translates into patient benefit, real world application and commercial opportunity.
You will have an excellent academic track record including a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area, ideally with experience of post-doctoral academic development such as provided by an NIHR Clinical Lecturer post or equivalent post-doctoral experience. You will have been responsible for delivering clinical trials as a local Principal Investigator and will also have experience in the design, funding and leadership through to completion of clinical trials for older people. You will have successfully published original research in field-leading peer reviewed journals and have secured some research funding as a principal or co-investigator. You will ideally have experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level with some experience of supervision of research students.
The job plan will include 6 academic PAs and 4 clinical PAs (the latter including 1 SPA), and the duties will be in line with the University’s role profile for clinical academic staff.
All academic colleagues within NUTCRI are expected to teach and supervise students. The amount of teaching and supervision will be agreed with the Institute Dean and will be commensurate with other responsibilities.
Clinical Service
This post represents a partnership between and as such you will be awarded an Honorary Consultant contract and will be expected to contribute to the clinical services within the Trust Directorate. You will have continuing responsibility for services in your care and the proper functioning of the Department.
Contractually there will be a commitment to participate in Clinical Effectiveness and Audit, for which time will be allocated. You will work according to the current consultant contract. The allocation of time between the various duties of the post will be open to discussion, in consultation with the Institute Dean and Clinical Director.
An annual review of duties will take place with both the Clinical Director and Institute Dean as part of the job planning process. The job plan initially will include the following programme activities:
1. Direct patient care
2. Supporting clinical activities
3. Academic sessions
University research and teaching duties will be arranged by consultation with the Institute Dean.
This post is permanent and provides an exciting opportunity for a clinical academic to develop their career in academia.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Avan Aihie Sayer ()
Key Accountabilities
4. Delivering a programme of high-quality research in the areas of ageing, sarcopenia and multiple long-term conditions linked to the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, with a particular focus on clinical trials
5. Publishing in leading peer reviewed journals and attracting new research funding
6. Networking with people who can contribute to and implement the research and growing local, national and international collaborations
7. Contributing to research capacity development and teaching programmes, and supervising student research projects
8. Presenting research to national and international audiences
9. Contributing to PPIE and EDI activities within the group and more widely
10. Completing research in a timely manner to budget and meeting project milestones
11. Undertaking some administrative and management duties.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
12. Sub-speciality expertise in academic geriatric medicine
13. Understanding of clinical governance and individual responsibilities
14. Experience of preparing research proposals and securing fellowships/grant income as a principal investigator or co-applicant
15. Peer reviewed publications in relevant journals at a national and international level
16. Experience of designing and delivering clinical trials for and with older people
17. Experience of teaching or training health professionals
18. Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision
19. Evidence of substantial commitment to the specialty
20. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialty
21. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
22. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
23. Experience of developing a team of research colleagues
24. Evidence of research collaborations nationally and internationally
Attributes and Behaviour
25. Ability to develop, manage and provide leadership to research and clinical teams
26. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
27. Ability to build collaborations with colleagues in complementary areas of work
28. Ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in writing
29. Ability to teach clinical/technical/practical skills
30. Ability to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research
31. Ability to meet deadlines and to manage conflicting priorities
32. Commitment to the University and Institute’s education and research strategy and mission
33. Commitment to the University and Institute’s engagement strategy
34. Commitment to own personal development and an understanding of its importance
Qualifications
35. MB ChB or equivalent
36. Full UK General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practise
37. Entry on to the GMC specialist register
38. CCT or pending CCT (within 6 months of interview date) in Geriatric Medicine
39. Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
40. PhD or equivalent in a discipline relevant to Gerontology
41. Eligible for honorary status with relevant NHS Trusts
42. Satisfactory pre-employment health screen and Disclosure and Barring Service check
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We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
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Requisition ID: 28610