About the role
This NIHR funded post provides up to four years’ post-doctoral training for a general practitioner who can demonstrate outstanding potential to develop their career as an independent researcher, educator and leader in the field of clinical education research. They will be required to develop a coherent programme of clinical education research an area relating to primary health care
Appointment Details:
1. Salary will be at (£82,) with an additional Market Supplement (£17,), Total £, plus £4, London Allowance (pro-rata per annum).
2. This is a fixed-term contract with 4-years external funding in the first instance.
3. Appointment is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent).
4. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
5. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
This appointment is subject to:
6. Eligibility to be fully registered with the General Medical Council
7. Registered on the NHS performers list as a General Medical Practitioner
8. Disclosure and Barring Service assessment
Application Process:
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page, along with guidance notes. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification
Contact Details:
9. If you have any informal queries about the post, please contact either Prof Kate Walters (Email: or Prof Joe Rosenthal (Email: ).
10. If you have any enquiries about the application process or if you have any difficulties accessing the online recruitment system, please contact Nicola Phillips (Email: )
About you
Candidates must be registered medical practitioners who have completed GP vocational training, obtained the MRCGP or equivalent and are eligible for the NHS GP Performers List.
Candidates must have submitted their PhD/MD thesis at the time of application and must have been fully awarded by the deadline for taking up post which is 1/9/.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate outstanding potential to develop their career as an independent researcher, educator and leader in the field of clinical education research.
Candidates who have already completed one NIHR Clinical Lectureship may not apply for another.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
11. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
12. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
13. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
14. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
15. Immigration loan and expenses
16. Relocation scheme for certain posts
17. On-Site nursery
18. On-site gym
19. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
20. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
21. Discounted medical insurance