NIHR TCC CLINICAL LECTURESHIP TRAINING IN PAEDIATRICS
In association with the Eastern and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) deaneries
Applications are invited for appointment as a NIHR TCC Clinical Lecturer on the Specialty Training Programme in PAEDIATRICS in LONDON commencing in April – August 2010. An Academic National Training Number (NTN(A)) is available for these placements if required.
These ST4+ NIHR TCC Clinical Lectureship posts allow the successful candidate to spend 50% of their time in clinical training and 50% of their time undertaking research at the designated HEI. Research will be supervised by an appropriately matched senior academic.
The training programmes for these lectureships have been selected through national competition to provide high quality academic training for individuals in specialty training who can demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a clinical academic in research and/or education.
These posts are open to trainees who will have submitted/been awarded PhD/MD thesis by time of application.
All candidates should be eligible for registration with the GMC, have completed 2 years’ Higher Specialist Paediatric Training (or equivalent) and possess MRCPCH. Where equivalent postgraduate qualifications or experience are being offered as evidence of entry criteria, it is essential that the candidate provides confirmation from the Royal College if shortlisted for an interview.
Candidates must also ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria with regards to immigration status, English language skills, and the minimum educational entry criteria for the specialty and level as set out in the person specification. Eligibility criteria must be met by the application closing date for the relevant specialty/level. Shortlisted applicants must be able to provide evidence of their immigration status at interview.
Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of changes to the immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's UK Border Agency by e-mail: UKBApublicenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk
The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share. Approval must be sought from the Deanery prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements. Applicants need to be aware that although trainees' preferences are considered when making decisions on placements, final decisions take into account the service needs of all sites within our training programmes.
In the event of further training opportunities becoming available in any of the programmes managed by the London Deanery, shortlisted candidates may also be considered for these posts.
Please note that the vacancies may be subject to change prior to interview.
For further information and an informal visit, please contact Dr Paul Winyard at pwinyard@ich.ucl.ac.uk.
Application packs can be downloaded from the downloads box on the right-hand side
Please state reference 006/65 clearly in all communication.
Application forms will be available on the London Deanery website on Friday 29 January at 12.00 noon (GMT) for twenty eight days.
Please note the timescale for the receipt of applications is not later than 12.00 noon (GMT) on Monday 1 March. Late applications will not be considered.
We are actively pursuing equal opportunities.
