Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship)

Type of contract: Full-time, project-limited for 12 months

These posts are part of an exciting initiative which seeks to professionalise medical education and allow doctors in training the opportunity to develop their own teaching skills and educational expertise. Usually these posts are undertaken as an out of training programme experience, but may be suitable for those before commencing or after completion of a training programme.

The Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship) scheme has been running for twenty-three years and the posts are designed for individuals who have a keen interest in teaching and who wish to pursue a career with an emphasis on education and training. Opportunities for involvement in all aspects of medical education, including strategic planning and research, will be provided.

You will join the Institute of Education of Healthcare and Medical Sciences as one of a team of academic, administrative and clerical staff who support the medicine degree programme. Five of the posts are based in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition on the Foresterhill campus, Aberdeen, and one in the Highland Medical Education Centre (HMEC), UHI House on the Raigmore campus, Inverness. The Highland post would be supported by UoA Director of Teaching and would work collaboratively with a number of NHS Clinical Fellows also based in HMEC as well as with the Aberdeen based team.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical scale for Academics below level of Consultant, £48,288 - £85,402 and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Angus Cooper, Director of Clinical Skills (angus.cooper@abdn.ac.uk), Dr. Wendy Watson, MBChB Programme Lead (w.a.watson@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Morven Wilson, Highland Director of Teaching (Undergraduate) (morven.wilson@abdn.ac.uk).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: MED222A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14^th February 2025

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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