NPEU Clinical Trials Unit (Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford), New Radcliffe House, Radcliffe Observatory, Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6GG
Role Overview
You are invited to join the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) as a Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Public Health, focusing on improving the health and care of women and babies. In this clinical academic role, you will bring your medical qualification or UKPHR consultant‑level registration, maintaining an honorary consultant contract and appropriate professional registration (GMC with licence to practise, GDC specialist registration, or UKPHR). Applicants not yet on the relevant register must demonstrate eligibility within six months of interview.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide leadership in applied public health research in women’s, perinatal, and reproductive health, with a strong commitment to addressing health inequalities. Working collaboratively with academic colleagues, policymakers, local authorities, service providers, and third‑sector partners, you will shape national research programmes, inform policy development, and ensure that NPEU’s evidence translates into meaningful improvements in practice and outcomes. You will lead high‑quality research programmes; secure significant competitive external funding; publish in leading journals; supervise doctoral students and research fellows; and build multidisciplinary teams. You will apply implementation science approaches to strengthen evidence‑based interventions and work closely with services and communities, particularly those experiencing disadvantage. You will work with local government in Oxfordshire to support evidence‑led decision making to address population health needs and tackle inequalities across the county. As a public health leader, you will provide expert advice to national committees, contribute to local public health responsibilities, and support interdisciplinary teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will mentor early‑career researchers and contribute to training and leadership development within the wider health system.
Qualifications and Experience
* A strong publication record appropriate to career stage
* A proven track record of securing major external research funding
* Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision
* Advanced skills in analysing and interpreting complex quantitative and qualitative data
* Experience working across academia and public health practice
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Applicants must hold Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (MFPH) or equivalent, a Master’s degree in Public Health (or equivalent), and a PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Population Health, Social Science, or a related discipline with relevance to maternal or women’s health. You must meet CPD and revalidation requirements in line with Faculty or professional body standards. This is a clinical post and you must be medically qualified or UKPHR registered at consultant‑equivalent level.
Employment Details
This role is part time 0.6 FTE and is fixed term for three years. Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Pay will begin at £109,702 per annum pro rata for full time equivalent and increase in line with academic pay scales. The postholder will report to the Director of the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health.
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