The School of Health & Wellbeing has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lecturer in Public Health. This is a fixed term (up to 4 years or up until six months after obtaining CCT, whichever is soonest). The successful candidate will be appointed at the appropriate level of Specialty Registrar and would usually enter the West of Scotland Public Health Training Programme. You must already have a national training number at the time of taking up the post and you will be expected to have successfully passed the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate (Part A) exam. 

The post will be based within the School of Health and Wellbeing in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) of the University of Glasgow, but for the purposes of public health training, rotation to health boards, local authorities and other organisations where public health activities are conducted may be required. Research may also be undertaken on other sites. 

Whilst public health training will need to be completed during the Lectureship to ensure you successfully complete your certificate of completion of training (CCT), this post provides an exceptional opportunity for combined public health and academic training. It is anticipated that 60% of time will be spent on public health training and 40% on academic training, with the latter largely focused on research activity. 

The post allows you to combine first class public health training with research training in the world class academic environment of the University of Glasgow. The School of Health and Wellbeing has a strong focus on College Futures priorities including Health Inequalities and Planetary Health, with particular expertise in epidemiology, natural experiment studies and simulation modelling studies.

Job Purpose

The academic aim of the lectureship would be to allow research development to support intermediate fellowship applications by the end of the lectureship and eventual growth to an independent academic career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research

The appointee will have demonstrated capability to conduct research in an area relevant to existing interests in the School of Health and Wellbeing. The appointee will be expected to:

*  Develop a programme of research under supervision of senior investigators in the School of Health and Wellbeing, in a subject area related to Health Inequalities, Planetary Health or another existing area of strength within the School.

*  Plan, design and implement projects with collaborators as appropriate; and to contribute to and submit grant applications and publications in high quality journals.

*  Contribute to the safe and efficient functioning of research facilities.

There are extensive facilities for research within the School of Health and Wellbeing and related Schools and Institutes within the University of Glasgow.  Information on groups and facilities can be found at https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/.

Academic support will be available during all annual research and training assessments to ensure that there is adequate balance between academic and clinical training. In addition to annual reviews of clinical progress, there will be reviews of academic progress within the School.

2.Teaching

The anticipation is that protected non-clinical time will be predominantly used for research. This post is not suitable for trainees wishing to develop a predominantly teaching or educational portfolio. However, it is expected that the Lecturer will contribute to delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities. These might include:

*  Teaching of public health, epidemiology and other vocational training activities, including seminars and tutorials.

*  Teaching or supervision within Postgraduate taught or research courses within the School of Health and Wellbeing, particularly the Masters in Public Health programme.

*   The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing teaching commitment within the School of Health and Wellbeing.

3.Administrative Duties

The Lecturer will contribute to administrative duties related to research and teaching as directed by their supervisor.

4.Clinical Duties

Clinical duties will be arranged following discussion with the relevant Training Programme Director in Public Health. The purpose of a Clinical Lectureship is to ensure that candidates acquire a CCT alongside academic training: appropriate clinical training opportunities will be arranged to ensure that this can occur within the duration of the Lectureship.

Public health training will be offered in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board and specialist training opportunities are available within the region including within Public Health Scotland, local government and Scottish Government. Clinical academic training will be the focus of the post with a 60:40 split between clinical and academic activity. The allocation of research and clinical time is flexible and various patterns of working are possible to suit differing research and clinical requirements. Applications will be welcome from trainees who are working less than full time, and the job plan will be adapted to suit such trainees.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

For medically qualified applicants:

A1. MB ChB or equivalent and full registration with General Medical Council. (for non UK candidates, GMC registration would be required before taking up the post). A2. Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent.

A3. Completion of the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate (Part A) examination.

A4. All applicants must already have a national training number at the time of taking up the post.

For non-medically qualified applicants:

A1. A first degree (1st or 2:1 or equivalent grade) or a higher certificated degree (Masters or PhD).

A2. Master of Public Health (MPH) or equivalent.

A3. Completion of the Faculty of Public Health Diplomate (Part A) examination.

A4. All applicants must already have a national training number at the time of taking up the post.

Desirable: 

For medically qualified applicants:

B1. BMedSci, BSc or equivalent intercalated degree in medicine or related subject.

*For both medically and non-medically qualified applicants:*

B2. MD or PhD related to public health awarded or submitted.

Experience/Training

Essential:

For medically qualified applicants:

C1. A minimum of 24 months of postgraduate medical experience

C2. Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies

For non-medically qualified applicants:

C3. At least 24 months of experience relevant to population health practice.

C4. At least 60 months (whole time equivalent) of work experience at time of appointment

Desirable:

D1. An interest in a sub-speciality related to the research interests represented in the Institute, as described above. D2.Previous evidence of oral and poster presentations

D3. Evidence of publication or experience in academic writing

Special Aptitudes and Ability

Essential:

E1. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently. E2. Good organisational and IT skills.

E3. Ability to manage research projects. E4. Ability to work towards the School, College and University objectives.

E5. Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders in research.

Desirable:

F1. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential:

G1. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to get on well with colleagues but also strong ambitions in the field.

Desirable: 

H1. Capacity for originality and innovation.

H2. Experience of teaching and/or mentoring junior colleagues and undergraduates.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be on the Clinical Academic scale £48,288 - £71,550 per annum.

The post will carry an additional entitlement depending on on-call responsibilities. This banding payment is paid under a separate arrangement with the NHS for which the University acts as paymaster only.

This post is full time and fixed term for up to 4 years.

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. 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.

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As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

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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/.

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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/.

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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.

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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.

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 Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Vittal Katikireddi, Vittal.Katikireddi@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 May 2025 at 23:45.