Academic Fellowship in General Practice Glasgow, Scotland
University of Glasgow
Full Time
Glasgow, Scotland
38704 - 68453 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Purpose
This is a fixed term Academic Fellowship tenable in one of the stated Universities in Scotland. The post is a joint development between NHS Education Scotland (NES) and the Universities in Scotland. The post is suitable for applicants who have recently completed Specialist Training for General Practice or who are in the process of completing this or those recently in receipt of a CCT (within the preceding 3 years (WTE).)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
General Practice Academic Fellowships are intended to provide a year of training to develop academic skills, to develop a new generation of General Practice academic researchers. These posts are intended to lead to applications for PhD fellowships and the preference is for these to be in an area of clinical or health service research. However, in some Departments, there may be opportunities for taking forward medical education research and applicants interested in this are encouraged to discuss with the named University contacts listed below.
i) Research
Research is a core component of an academic career, and therefore of this post. Applicants may have a higher degree, but are more likely to want to work towards one. Applicants at an earlier stage in academic training should have evidence of an interest in research, and potential to attract subsequent Fellowship funding to allow them to complete a higher degree.
All applicants are expected to conduct and publish an appropriate research study during the Fellowship, working with a senior academic to gain experience in research design, data collection, analysis and writing for publication. The topic of the study will be appropriate to your interests, and decided in discussion with your academic mentor. There are extensive opportunities for primary care research within the respective University Departments, and in collaboration with researchers in other parts of the various Universities.
ii) Teaching Teaching is a core component of an academic career, and therefore modest input to under-graduate and post-graduate teaching may be expected of some candidates.
iii) Administrative Duties Limited administrative duties may be required as part of your contribution to wider divisional activities.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge/Qualifications Essential:
A1 Medical Graduate A2 Recently Completed Specialist Training for General Practice (within preceding 3 years (WTE) or in the process of completing this
Desirable:
B1 BSc or equivalent in medicine or other relevant subject
B2 MSc in relevant subject
B3 MD or PhD
B4 Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries
Skills Essential:
C1 We are seeking an individual with the capacity for innovative and original thinking, who is motivated to deliver rigorous and high-quality academic work C2 Ability to exercise a high degree of personal initiative in organising own work, and work to tight deadlines calmly and efficiently
C3 Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to new developments and opportunities C4 Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary research team
C5 Good communication skills
Desirable:
D1 Existing research experience is an advantage, but not essential. We expect applicants to demonstrate the potential to be an academic leader of the future
Experience
Essential:
E1 Completed ST3 or Specialist Training for General Practice with a CCT (within the preceding 3 years (WTE).)
E2 Knowledge of the organisation of UK General Practice and Primary Care.
Desirable:
F1 Experience of writing abstracts or papers for publication in peer reviewed journals or conference proceedings F2 Experience of presenting at peer reviewed conferences at local/national or international level.
Job Features
Reporting to one of the following:
University of Aberdeen –Dr Peter Murchie, Clinical Senior Lecturer (telephone: 01224 437222, email [email protected])
University of Dundee -Dr Daniel Morales, Discovery Fellow (telephone 01382 383475, email [email protected])
Professor Blair Smith, Professor of Population Science (telephone 01382 383728, email [email protected])
University of Edinburgh – Professor David Weller, James MacKenzie Professor (telephone 0131 650 9518, email [email protected])
University of Glasgow – Professor Frances Mair, Professor of Primary Care Research (telephone 0141 330 8334, email [email protected])
University of St Andrews – Professor Frank Sullivan, Professor of Primary Care Medicine, (telephone 01334 463512, email [email protected]
Posts are available for 1 year from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024, and may be full-time or part-time.
For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Penman, Scottish School of Primary Care Administrator (telephone 0141 330 5758, email: [email protected]).
Each Department will identify a mentor appropriate to your career intentions, and will support you in obtaining appropriate research training. Participating departments will help enable you to keep up to date with the field through participation in relevant workshops, national and international meetings.
All the Departments provide good physical and social working environments.
Applicants may indicate more than one of the participating universities as their preferred place of study, but should state their order of preference for their academic placement. Applicants should also indicate their preference for full or part time hours. Interviews will be held provisionally in late April/early May 2023 in Glasgow.
Terms & Conditions
Salary will be on the Clinical Academic pay scale £38,704 - £68,453 per annum, pro rata for part time hours (which is capped at spinal point 03). Basic salary will be enhanced by a market supplement of 45% per annum.
Posts are fixed term for 12 months, from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024, and may be full-time (0.8 WTE) or part-time.
Members of staff are normally eligible to contribute to the Universities' Superannuation Scheme (USS) and on appointment shall be deemed to be in membership of the scheme and contributions deducted accordingly, unless the University is advised in writing prior to the commencement of employment of a wish not to join.” Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits. It may be possible, if the relevant NHS Superannuation Scheme Criteria are met, for appointees to remain in the NHS Superannuation Scheme while in this post.”
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme The post for which you are applying is considered ‘registered work’ in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act.
If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at: http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg/pvg_index.html Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified From Working with Children List.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
