Job Description and Person Specification

Posts	Academic Clinical Lecturership in Medical Oncology or Cardiology or Paediatrics. There is one NIHR funded post available in this round but additional locally funded posts may be awarded in parallel subject to funding and assessment against the stated criteria for the role
Department (s)	Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ Radcliffe Department of Medicine, Level 6, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU Department of Paediatrics, Level 2, Children’s Hospital, John Radcliffe, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU
Division	Medical Sciences Division
Contract type	Fixed term for four years
Salary	Grade A63 or A67: £35,858 - £63,422 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS

 

Overview of the post

The University of Oxford is able to offer a number of Academic Clinical Lecturerships annually to suitably qualified applicants. These posts have been awarded by the NIHR to University/Deanery/NHS Trust partnerships nationally. All posts are allocated an NTN(A) and form part of the NIHR Integrated Training Pathway, further details of which can be found on the NIHR website http://www.nihr.ac.uk/IAT  Please note: applications for the Academic Clinical Lecturer posts (including NIHR Clinical Lecturer posts) require candidates to hold a current National Training Number (NTN). If a number is not held the candidate will need to clinically benchmark to be able to take up the post by 30^th June 2023.  Please see guidance at the end of these further particulars.

The Academic Clinical Lecturership is the final phase of the Integrated Academic Training Pathway. The posts are designed to allow time to complete a period of post-doctoral research to enable progress towards an independent academic career usually whilst completing clinical training. Applicants for these posts will be Specialist Trainees or qualified General Practitioners who have completed or have submitted for a higher degree (PhD / DPhil / MD). Oxford has a successful clinical academic programme delivered by the Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School in which all joint clinical/academic trainees take part. For further information see http://www.oucags.ox.ac.uk/. There is a strong record of support for Clinical Lecturers through access to internal funding for research training courses, consumables, and for technical/research nurse support for projects.

Over the four years post holders, in discussion with the training committees and academic supervisors, will be able to undertake clinical duties in order to complete their clinical training. Post holders will be expected to spend 50% of their time (averaged over four years) on clinical duties and 50% on post-doctoral research. The appointment will be for a fixed term of four years. However, if training is completed during the four years the appointment will end six months after completion of CCT. Please see the NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturerships’ Entry, Eligibility, and Exit Points from April 2022 (annexed for full information).

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

General queries about the post should be addressed to Gosia
Parczewska at malgorzata.parczewska@medsci.ox.ac.uk.

 

Informal enquiries can be made to:

Medical Oncology: Professor Mark Middleton at mark.middleton@oncology.ox.ac.uk

Cardiology: Professor Stefan Neubauer stefan.neubauer@cardiov.ox.ac.uk  

Paediatrics: Professor Georg Hollander georg.hollander@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk

 

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

The University of Oxford is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter to promote women in Science, Engineering, Technology and Medicine. The University holds an Athena SWAN bronze award at institutional level and the Department of Oncology, the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, and the Department of Paediatrics hold a silver awards. Contact gender.equality@admin.ox.ac.uk for further information about Athena SWAN at the University of Oxford.

 

Duties of the post

Medical Oncology

The clinical aspect of the post would be tailored to meet the outstanding training needs of the successful applicant. We have significant experience in the department of meeting the needs of part time trainees, are able to offer all the required training within Oxford and have an excellent track record in developing our Clinical Lecturers along the academic career path.

Translational research is a particular strength, with established units developing and delivering clinical trials and experimental research projects in the CRUK Centre, with the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre. There is a strong record of collaboration between the Medical Oncology service and laboratories at the Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Target Discovery Institute, Big Data Institute and the many groups hosted on the Old Road Campus. There are research groups addressing angiogenesis, cancer genetics, immunology, cell signalling, growth factors, genome integrity, RNA biology, DNA repair and the cell cycle. The ACL post would be allied to one of these research groups or be able to continue with their own research programme, if established.

The post holder will spend at least 50% of time undertaking research over the duration of the contract. Typically this will be distributed in blocks (months) to allow concentrated time for research with minimal regular clinical commitments. The ACL will be expected to develop their own research programme related to Medical Oncology, with an emphasis on acquiring the skills to flourish as an independent clinician scientist.

 

Training Environment for Clinical and Medical Oncology

All trainees are allocated an educational supervisor for the full duration of training. CLs will in addition have an academic supervisor. CLs have regular appraisal sessions with their educational and academic supervisors, and an annual ARCP (to review clinical and academic progress) usually held in July. Guidance and encouragement will be given to help the post holder in applying for start-up funding (e.g. the Academy of Medical Sciences ‘Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers’ scheme) and supporting you in your career aims especially in obtaining clinical scientist fellowship at the end of your ACL post.

Regular weekly teaching sessions include the Department of Oncology’s internal and external  weekly seminar programme as well as access to the University’s full range of courses. CLs also benefit from the support of the Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School.

Clinical Service

The Oncology Directorate within the Oxford University Hospitals Trust comprises of 4 departments: Clinical Haematology (including Thrombosis and Haemophilia), Oncology (incorporating Clinical and Medical Oncology), Palliative Care and Medical Physics.

The Oncology Department registers around 6000 new referrals a year, and provides patients with comprehensive care to include full assessment and treatment with both radiotherapy (3600 new patients, 42000 fractions) and chemotherapy (2200 new courses in OUH and 1300 new courses in DGHs).

There are nearly 50 consultant oncologists (33 wte), and there is close integration between the NHS  and University Departments of Oncology (Clinical Director Prof Bass Hassan and Head Prof Mark Middleton, respectively). All consultants (NHS and University, Clinical and Medical Oncology) have shared offices and secretarial support in the Cancer Centre grouped together in tumour site pods.

For oncology there is an integrated ward of 26 beds for acute admissions (18), overnight chemotherapy admissions (4) along with 4 designated radiation protection beds. There is a linked 4 bed triage area, and 16 bed day case research area and laboratories to support the research. The nurse led triage service currently runs a 7day service. There is a combined haematology and oncology outpatient area and chemotherapy suite. There is an integrated oncology department together with several university departments housed in the same building with the same facilities.

An acute oncology service in the trust is provided by an acute oncology nurse on the JR site who coordinates the ward rounds in the JR. In addition, oncology consultants take part in a 1 in 21 consultant of the week rota cancelling all clinical commitments during their week (Monday 9am for 7 days) and undertaking a daily ward round on the Churchill site for all oncology patients and visiting the JR by request. The registrars take part in a 1 in 10 or 11 Registrar of the week rota working with the Consultant of the week.

A variety of combined clinics are held at The Churchill and the John Radcliffe Hospitals including combined or parallel clinics for the management of lung, breast, haematological, endocrine, dermatological, gynaecological and head and neck cancers, upper GI cancer amongst others. The Maggies Cancer Information Centre (CIC) is located in a new build adjacent to the cancer centre. The presence of the CIC on site facilitates the provision of a more holistic approach to care which the department is keen to see developed further.

Clinical trials

The department of Oncology hosts the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO) which coordinates a portfolio of clinical trials, including a strong portfolio of radiotherapy and imaging studies. There are two large research teams supporting trial entry, the early phase team and the phase 3 team. Oxford is designated an Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (lead Prof Sarah Blagden) and has an active academic and commercial first in human trials portfolio. A wide range of trials, including commercial studies are open across all tumour sites, with a heavy emphasis on early phase trials with translational end-points. Many of the studies are based around Oxford science and we are keen to develop this further.

For further enquiries about research possibilities in Medical Oncology, candidates can contact Professor Mark Middleton (mark.middleton@oncology.ox.ac.uk).

 

Cardiology

Introduction

The main features of the post of Academic Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology include the development of a research programme in an area of relevance and teaching of Cardiology to medical students, as well as completion of higher professional training and contribution towards the clinical work of the Department.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine focuses on translational research, spanning from molecular biology through to experimental medicine and clinical trials. Groups in the Division collaborate actively with pre-clinical and clinical science departments in the University and, increasingly, with research groups beyond life sciences. The Division’s research activity is led by over 20 principal investigators. The scope of research is broad. Further details on research staff in the Division can be found at www.cardiov.ox.ac.uk/staff. Academic Clinical Lecturers are typically mentored by one or more of the PIs, mostly closely aligned to their area of scientific/research interest. Many of the researchers in the Division run both basic science laboratories and a translational programme that involves research on patients. There are many opportunities to forge research collaborations with clinicians within the Oxford University Hospitals and many such collaborations are already mature and active.

Academic Clinical Lecturers within the Department are required to take a full and active role in the provision of clinical care within the OUH Department of Cardiology. According to the level of training and experience, specific training requirements are identified in discussion with the Academic Clinical Lecturer so that a comprehensive clinical training can be provided. Previous Lecturers in the Department have spanned a wide range of clinical and research interests and have invariably proceeded to senior clinical academic appointments in Oxford and elsewhere.

Duties of the post

The post holder will be responsible to the Head of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and accountable to the Head of the Radcliffe Department of Medicine. Their duties will be divided so that approximately half the time will be spent on academic pursuits (teaching and research) and the rest on clinical duties. Clinical responsibilities will be agreed between the Clinical Director of Cardiology and the Head of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

(1)  Clinical:

The Academic Clinical Lecturer will undertake clinical duties as an Honorary Specialist Registrar in Cardiology in parallel with SpR clinical trainees within the NHS. The clinical work comprises care of in-patients under the supervision of NHS Consultant or University Honorary Consultant Cardiologists, out-patient clinics, and subspecialist training in areas such as cardiac catheterisation/coronary intervention, electrophysiology or non-invasive imaging, as appropriate to clinical training requirements and research interests. On-call duties will be undertaken during periods of clinical training in conjunction with the other Clinical Lecturers and NHS SpRs. Additional reimbursement for on call activities should be negotiated and approved by the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through the Clinical Director of Cardiology. The Academic Clinical Lecturer will be assisted to tailor an approved training plan leading to a CCT in Cardiology within the tenure of the post. Training in general internal medicine (GIM) may be included in the training plan according to the training needs of the individual, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors and Regional Specialty Training Advisors in Cardiology and GIM.

 (2)  Research

The post holder is expected to make a significant contribution to cardiovascular research (basic, translational, and/or clinical) under the supervision of the Head of Cardiovascular Medicine and other PIs within the Division. Research activities already established can be seen on the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine website https://www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/about/our-divisions/division-of-cardiovascular-medicine

Molecular genetics and model organism programmes are based in laboratories at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics and close links are maintained with the epidemiological work of the Clinical Trials Service Unit (CTSU) in the adjacent building (both on the Churchill site). Cardiovascular Medicine’s base, together with laboratories for molecular and cellular studies, is housed in the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital. Our clinical research is also based at the John Radcliffe, focused around the Oxford Centre for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (OCMR), the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) and the Acute Vascular Imaging Unit (AVIC).

The Academic Clinical Lecturer’s research activities should be likely to attract external grant funding and lead to significant publications that would contribute to the REF. The post holder will spend 50% of time undertaking research over the duration of the contract, this does not necessarily mean this amount of time is set aside each week but will be made up, for example by being given a period of weeks or months of concentrated time for research. Schedules of research will be arranged to complement clinical training activities in order to meet the respective clinical training and research needs of the Academic Clinical Lecturers, in conjunction with the Head of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, the Regional Specialty Training Advisor and the Clinical Director of Cardiology.

(3) Teaching

The post holder would be expected to support the teaching activities of the Department.

For further enquiries about research possibilities, candidates can contact Professor Stefan Neubauer (stefan.neubauer@cardiov.ox.ac.uk)

 

Paediatrics

The University Department of Paediatrics https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/ has a broad research portfolio encompassing the neuroscience of pain in infants, HIV, immunology, haematology, gastroenterology and vaccinology. There are a range of well-supported opportunities within Paediatrics research for CLs to develop their research careers.

The core of the programme is a 4 year period with 50% allocated to clinical training and 50% to research. The research time is free of clinical commitments other than participation in the paediatric registrar on call rota. However, some teaching responsibilities will also be required during research blocks.

(1)     Research

The postholder will spend approximately 50% of time undertaking research over the duration of the contract. This does not necessarily mean this amount of time is set aside each week, but will be made up by periods of weeks or months of concentrated time for research with fewer regular clinical commitments. Guidance and encouragement will be given to help the postholder in applying for start-up funding (e.g. the Academy of Medical Sciences ‘Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers’ scheme). The research that is undertaken will be planned by the CL with their academic supervisor and the successful candidate is expected to have identified an appropriate supervisor and discussed research plans prior to interview.

(2)     Teaching

The Department has responsibility for teaching paediatrics to clinical students and is rated as one of the leading teaching departments in England. The clinical students’ programme contains an eight week paediatrics attachment. The CLs are centrally involved in the organisation and delivery of the teaching programme and also act as Tutors. The CL will assist with the arrangements for the clinical examinations for these students. The CL may also be involved in Postgraduate teaching to ST1-3 trainees and FY1/2 trainees and to provide lectures to Nurses, and other paramedical groups on an ad hoc basis.

(3)     Clinical

(a) Overview:

The paediatric training programme is based at the Children’s Hospital in Oxford. During the 4 year period, the CL will obtain clinical competencies as detailed in the RCPCH ST programme and the curriculum of the relevant RCPCH CSAC. The Department of Paediatrics in Oxford has been accredited by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health as a training centre for general paediatrics, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, haematology/oncology, neonatology, neurology and infectious diseases. Since the post may be appointed in a number of different paediatric sub-specialties, prior to appointment the relevant RCPCH CSAC will be consulted to confirm the candidates’ eligibility for training. The post will be supervised by the Health Education England –Thames Valley’s School of Paediatrics. Training requirements will depend on the subspecialty of appointment and the trainee’s current ST level. The CL will act under the direction of the Consultants, and as appropriate to their current stage, provide day to day care of children and young people on the wards.

(b) On Call Rota:

The CL will participate in the general paediatric, neonatal or PICU registrar on call rota at the Children’s Hospital at 50% of the duties of the other full-time clinical trainees. The rota banding and requirements are currently under discussion.

(4)     Administration and Management

The CL will maintain patient records, the completion of summaries and the writing of letters as appropriate. Clinical secretarial support is available, usually via the consultant’s secretary. Office space is provided in a pooled area with the other CLs.

OTHERS:

(i) Supervision Arrangements:

All trainees are given an educational supervisor for the full duration of training. CLs will in addition have an academic supervisor. CLs have regular appraisal sessions with their educational and academic supervisors, and an annual academic ARCP (to review clinical and academic progress).

(ii) Study Leave

May be granted for attending appropriate courses in the subspecialty or as part of the regional paediatric training days.

(iii) Learning opportunities:

In addition to the learning opportunities particular to each clinical post, there is an active post-graduate education programme with a weekly paediatric grand round on Wednesday afternoons and a weekly X-tray conference. There are also weekly subspecialty meetings.

For further enquiries about research possibilities, candidates can contact Professor Georg Hollander (georg.hollander@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk)

Person specification

Applications will be judged only against the criteria which are set out below. Applicants should make sure that their application shows very clearly how they believe that their skills and experience meet these criteria.

Oxford is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions. Chairs of selection committees will be aware of the principles of equality of opportunity and fair selection and there will be a member of each gender wherever possible.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

 

Essential Selection Criteria

Eligibility:

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences or equivalent
• Medically qualified.
• At application, to hold or have submitted for a Higher Degree (PhD/MD/ DPhil) in a relevant subject area.
• At the time of starting the post (if appointed), the applicant must have completed the Higher Degree. See notes below*
• Evidence of good progress in clinical training and that completion of specialty training may be accommodated either during or after the 4 year period of the NIHR CL award.
• Candidate must be at ST3 or above, hold an NTN or be able to obtain one in time to take up the post in this round, and have more than one year to complete CCT.

Knowledge and Achievements:

• Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the achievement of Foundation and clinical (matched to the entry level) competencies or equivalent.
• Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career.
• Demonstration of the potential for scientific independence and the ability to lead a research team.
• Potential to become a leader in the chosen field.

Educational and Personal Aspects:

• Indication of medium and long-term career goals.
• Demonstration of educational reasons for applying for the Academic Clinical Lecturership Programme.

Professional Skills:

• Evidence of team working skills.
• Evidence of leadership potential.

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Evidence of commitment to GMC specialty and holding an NTN/NTN(A).
• Intercalated honours degree and/or additional qualifications e.g. MSc etc.
• Demonstrable commitment and career progression in the chosen specialty.
• Knowledge of Oxford and how this is best placed to support the research, education and training needs.
• Prizes or distinctions.
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
• Significant publications in peer reviewed journals.

 

A detailed person specification by speciality, for higher specialty training as defined by MMC can be found at: http://specialtytraining.hee.nhs.uk/specialty-recruitment/person-specifications-2013/2016-person-specifications/

*Notes on Postgraduate Qualification:

The NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturership phase is aimed at doctors and dentists who already hold a PhD/MD/DPhil (or equivalent) and who already have specialty training experience. It provides opportunities for post-higher degree research and facilitates applications for further research funding for doctors working towards completion of specialty training.

The NIHR allows potential NIHR Clinical Lecturers to apply for the scheme before they have completed their postgraduate qualification although at the time of application they must have submitted their doctoral thesis. Under the 2022-23 scheme, a successful candidate must commence work before 30 June 2023 and, in order to take up a post, must have completed their PhD/DPhil/MD before their start date. To meet this criterion, the applicant should have been successfully examined. This means that the final examiner’s report has been signed off by their University, after approval of minor corrections.

Successful candidates will be asked to supply a Degree Confirmation letter (or equivalent) as proof of completion, before a start date can be agreed and a contract issued.

Please see the NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturerships’ Entry, Eligibility, and Exit Points from April 2022 (annexed for information).

How to apply

To apply, visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/academic/index/ click on the relevant post title, then click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. Please refer to the “Terms of Use” in the left hand menu bar for information about privacy and data protection. Please provide details of two referees and indicate whether the University may contact them now.

You will be asked to upload a CV and an ACL application form. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename.

You will also be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether the University may contact them now.  You should contact both referees before applying to ensure that they are aware of the requirements for the post. The University will assume that it is free to approach referees at any stage unless the candidate’s application stipulates otherwise. Candidates who wish a referee or referees to be approached only with their specific permission and/or if they are being called for interview on the final shortlist or are in receipt of a conditional offer are asked to state such requirements specifically alongside the details of the relevant referee(s) on the application form. 

Your application will be judged solely on the basis on how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description.

All applications must be received by 12.00 noon on Friday 30 September. Interviews are likely to take place remotely via Ms Tams on Friday 14 October 2022.

Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. Further help and support is available from www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/support/. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/.

All reasonable interview expenses will be reimbursed on receipt of a signed travel claim and valid receipts. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire and the provision of proof of the right to work in the UK.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references. We advise all applicants to read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures, found at: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/.

 

Data Privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/councilsec/compliance/gdpr/privacynotices/job/. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/councilsec/compliance/gdpr/universitypolicyondataprotection/.  

 

The University’s policy on retirement

The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for all academic posts and some academic-related posts. The University has adopted an EJRA of 30 September before the 69^th birthday for all academic and academic-related staff in posts at grade 8 and above. The justification for this is explained at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/end/retirement/acrelretire8+/.

For existing employees, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/end/retirement/acrelretire8+/.

There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at grades 1–7 have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time.

 

Equality of Opportunity

Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Essential Information for Applicants for the Academic Clinical Lecturership in Medical Oncology or Cardiology or Paediatrics.

The Departments

 

The Department of Oncology hosts the Academic Clinical Lecturership in Medical Oncology

 

The Department of Oncology has over 400 staff and graduate students, and is one of the largest departments in the Medical Sciences Division. It has activities on four sites: the Old Road Campus Research Building, the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, the Radiobiology Research Institute, and the Oxford Cancer Hospital. The aim of the Department is the development of multidisciplinary and collaborative oncology research and it provides the translational hub for cancer research in Oxford. Working closely with colleagues in the new state-of-the-art NHS Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre with the incorporated Radiotherapy Department, research can be rapidly and efficiently translated into cutting-edge clinical treatment for cancer patients.

For more information please visit: http://www.oncology.ox.ac.uk

 

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine: The Cardiovascular Medicine Division hosts the Academic Clinical Lecturership in Cardiology

 

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. Headed by Professor Hugh Watkins, RDM is a multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research. The Department was formed in 2012 and comprises:

 

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM)

The Investigative Medicine Division (IMD)

The Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NDCLS)

The Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM)

The majority of research groups from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM)

 

The Department has internationally renowned programmes in a range of areas, including cardiovascular sciences, diabetes and endocrinology, immunology, haematology and pathology.  Our work is underpinned by excellence in molecular medicine, stem cell biology, genomics and clinical laboratory science.

 

The Department employs in the region of 615 staff, has around 140 postgraduate research students and has an annual turnover of around £57m of which £38m is externally funded grants and contracts.

 

RDM supports a culture that is inclusive and supportive of all members, including those with caring responsibilities and those who work flexibly for other reasons. We are proud to be a family friendly department, and are committed to creating a working environment that offers opportunities for working parents/carers to achieve their professional goals and develop their careers without having a detrimental effect on family life. To support this, we have a range of family friendly policies and practices including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, shared parental leave and unpaid parental leave,  flexible/part-time working and scheduling meetings within core hours (9.30 a.m. -2.30 p.m.).  Many of our staff work flexibly, with arrangements managed informally or formally.

The University of Oxford is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds an institutional Bronze Athena SWAN award. RDM holds a departmental Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in SET to create a better working environment for both men and women.

 

For more information on the Department please visit: www.rdm.ox.ac.uk

 

Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM) is one of the four divisions of RDM. It is headed by Professor Stefan Neubauer.

 

For more information on CVM please visit: http://www.cardiov.ox.ac.uk   

 

The Department of Paediatrics hosts the Academic Clinical Lectureship in Paediatrics

 

The Department of Paediatrics was established in 1972 and is part of the Medical Sciences Division. It is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular disease and vaccinology. Our work spans from early proof-of-concept fundamental science all the way up to its application in clinical settings. The Department has a major interest in infectious diseases in infancy and childhood and comprises clinical, teaching and research facilities within the Children’s Hospital, the Women’s Centre, the Institute of Molecular Medicine, the Peter Medawar Building, The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics (WTCHG) and the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM). We also have a partnership with the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme based in Kenya.   We currently employ around 180 clinical practitioners, research scientists and administrative staff and have an annual turnover in excess of £13 million, and growing, with more than 168 active research grants.

 

For more information, please visit https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/   

 

About the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford aims to sustain excellence in every area of its teaching and research, and to maintain and develop its position as a leader amongst world-class universities. Placing an equally high value on research and on teaching, the colleges, departments and faculties of Oxford aspire both to lead the international research agenda and to offer a unique and exceptional education to our undergraduate and graduate students.

Oxford’s self-governing community of scholars includes university professors, readers, and associate professors, college tutors, senior and junior research fellows and over 2,500 other university research staff. The University aims to provide facilities and support for colleagues to pursue innovative research and outstanding teaching, by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large, and by forging close links with the wider academic world, the professions, industry and commerce The Strategic Plan, detailing strategy for the period 2013-18, can be found at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/pras/planning/. .

Research at Oxford combines disciplinary depth with an increasing focus on inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary activities addressing a rich and diverse range of issues, from deciphering ancient texts and inscriptions using modern scientific and computational methods developed in Oxford, through to global health, climate change, ageing, energy and the effects on our world of rapid technological change.

Oxford seeks to admit undergraduate students with the intellectual potential to benefit fully from the college tutorial system and small group learning to which Oxford is deeply committed. Meeting in small groups with their tutor, undergraduates are exposed to rigorous scholarly challenge and learn to develop their critical thinking, their ability to articulate their views with clarity, and their personal and intellectual confidence. They receive a high level of personal attention from leading academics.

Oxford has a strong postgraduate student body which now numbers nearly 10,000, nearly 45% of the full-time students. Postgraduates are attracted to Oxford by the international standing of the faculty, by the rigorous intellectual training on offer, by the excellent research and laboratory facilities available, and by the resources of the museums and libraries, including one of the world’s greatest libraries, the Bodleian.

Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. 

For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation.

The Medical Sciences Division

The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. It includes 11 clinical departments and 5 non-clinical departments. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care.

For more information please visit www.medisci.ox.ac.uk

All of the Division’s departments are in receipt of Athena SWAN awards that recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Clinical care is delivered by experienced specialists at the pinnacle of their profession. Our trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which also includes the Children's Hospital and West Wing), Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford and the Horton General Hospital in the north of Oxfordshire.

We provide a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.

Our collaboration with the University of Oxford underpins the quality of the care that is provided to patients; to the delivery of high-quality research bringing innovation from the laboratory bench to the bedside; and the delivery of high-quality education and training of doctors.

Existing collaborations include the ambitious research programmes established through the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), located on the John Radcliffe Hospital site and at the Biomedical Research Unit in musculoskeletal disease at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. These set the standard in translating science and research into new and better NHS clinical care.

For more information on the Trust and its services visit http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

University Benefits, Terms and Conditions

Salary

The salary for the Academic Clinical Lecturer will be confirmed according to qualifications and experience and where necessary in line with current pay protection arrangements in the NHS.

Pension

The University offers generous pension provision. Eligible staff may join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/finance/pensions/uss/) or the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions).

Length of appointment

The appointment will be for a fixed term of four years. However, the appointment will end after four years or six months after completion of CCT, whichever is earlier. The appointment will be reviewed formally at the end of a probationary period of 24 months following a report requested after 18 months in post.

The length of appointment for local posts will depend on the funding available.

Outside commitments

Academic clinical lecturers may spend up to 30 working days in each year on projects outside their employment duties, such as consultancy, spin-out activity and membership of research councils and other bodies. There is no limit to the amount of money which staff may earn from these activities. Full details are available on the university website at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/academic/approvaltoholdoutsideappointments/. Guidance on ownership of intellectual property (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/statutes/regulations/182-052.shtml) and managing conflicts of interest (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/researchsupport/integrity/conflict/policy/) is also available on the university website.

Medical Defence Society

Although it is not a condition of employment that academic clinical lecturers belong to a medical defence society, it is strongly recommended that such staff maintain at least the basic cover provided by such bodies.

Membership of Congregation

Oxford’s community of scholars governs itself through Congregation which is its “parliament”. You will be a voting member of Congregation.

See www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation/governance and www.admin.ox.ac.uk/statutes/781-121.shtml for further details.

Family support

The University offers generous family leave arrangements, such as maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave. Details are available at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/during/family/. You will have considerable flexibility in the day-to-day organisation of duties in the Associate Professor role. Requests for flexible working patterns will be accommodated as far as possible.

You will be eligible to apply to use the University nurseries (subject to availability of places). For details of the nurseries and how to apply for places, please see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/childcare/.

The University subscribes to My Family Care, a benefit which allows staff to register for emergency back-up childcare and adultcare services, a 'speak to an expert' phone line and a wide range of guides and webinars through a website called the Work + Family Space.

For more details, please see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits/family/mfc/

The Oxford University Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers, whose aim is to help the newly-arrived partners of visiting scholars, of graduate students and of newly appointed academic and administrative members of the University to settle in and to give them opportunities to meet people in Oxford. Further information is available at www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk/.

The Careers Service has a dedicated adviser for the partners of University employees, offering assistance in finding employment, training or volunteering opportunities.

For details, please see www.careers.ox.ac.uk/

 

Welcome for International Staff

One of Oxford’s great strengths is its truly international body of research and teaching staff from over 140 countries, and we welcome applications from academics across the world. We can help international staff and partners/families make the transition to Oxford. Information about relocation, living and working in the UK and Oxford is available at www.internationalstaffwelcome.admin.ox.ac.uk/

If you require a visa, we have a dedicated team to support successful applicants through the immigration process (for Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas) from job offer through to arrival in the UK.

Promoting diversity

The University is committed to recruiting and retaining the best people, whoever they are, to ensure equality of opportunity. The Vice Chancellor’s Diversity Fund provides resources for innovative projects to promote diversity.

The Equality and Diversity Unit promotes good practice across the University by developing policies and offering training, and runs a range of support networks for staff. It works closely with Colleges, the Oxford University Student Union and external campaign groups.

Please see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/ for details.

 

 

Other benefits and discounts for University employees

The University has a range of facilities and benefits for its staff, including discounted health insurance, sustainable travel schemes, and discounts in local shops and restaurants. Details are available at:

www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits/
www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/discountsforstaff/services/

Pre-employment screening

The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to the University’s standard pre-employment screening. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity, references, a pre-employment health declaration, and any other checks as applicable to the post. We advise you to read the notes for applicants at www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/

Immunity status, medical declaration and appraisal

NHS Trusts will not allow honorary contract holders to commence clinical contact with patients unless documentary evidence is produced of Hepatitis B status, BCG vaccination/TB immunity, and Rubella immunity. The successful candidate will therefore be required to produce such documentary evidence. The appointment will also be subject to satisfactory completion of a University medical declaration and an NHS pre-employment assessment form

The Academic Clinical Lecturer will be required to take part in the relevant NHS appraisal scheme.

Offer of employment

Applications for this post will be considered by a selection committee containing representatives from the relevant department, the OUHFT, TVHEE and OUCAGS. The selection committee is responsible for conducting all aspects of the recruitment and selection process; it does not, however, have the authority to make the final decision as to who should be appointed. The final decision will be made by the Medical Sciences Divisional Board on the basis of a recommendation made by the selection committee. No offer of appointment will be valid, therefore, until and unless the recommendation has been approved by the divisional board, and a formal contractual offer has been made.

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical

This job may include the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:

 

• Night working (11pm-6am)
• Lone Working
• Working with Ionising Radiation
• Working with category 3b or 4 lasers (laser safety class)
• Working with infectious pathogens (hazard group 2/3) - Hazard Group 3 pathogens
• Working with blood, human products and human tissues
• Work in clinical areas with direct contact with patients (NOT administrative roles)
• Work with allergens, E.g. laboratory animals, pollen, dust, fish or insects etc.
• Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS:

 

• Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business

 

 

 

                                                                                

NIHR Clinical Lecturerships: Entry, Eligibility, and Exit Points from April 2022

 

INTRODUCTION

This guidance note relates to the recruitment of NIHR Clinical Lecturerships (CLs) starting on or after 1^st April 2022.  Successful applicants from the 2022 recruitment round must be in post by 30^th June 2023.

The NIHR Clinical Lecturership phase is aimed at doctors with a PhD/MD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, who already have a substantial amount of specialty training experience. It provides opportunities for post-higher degree research and facilitates applications for further research funding for doctors working towards completion of specialty training.

APPRAISAL

There should be joint academic and clinical appraisal according to Follett principles with assessment, according to College and LETB recommendations for Clinical Lecturers. A general overview for reviewing the progression of trainees undertaking joint clinical and academic training programmes is provided in the Gold Guide, though to aid trainees, supervisors and assessors in reviewing academic training and progress, the Academy of Medical Sciences has formulated supplementary guidelines available at: http://issuu.com/acmedsci/docs/guidelin/1

ENTRY

• The NIHR Clinical Lecturer post is aimed at doctors who must already hold a higher research degree (MD/PhD or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

 

• The 4-year duration of the NIHR Clinical Lecturership may mean that a period of dedicated clinical training is appropriate. This may be taken prior to application, in which case the candidate will become ineligible for a 2022 post, if the length of their dedicated period of clinical training would preclude them from applying and taking up the NIHR Clinical Lecturership before the 30th June 2023 deadline. It may, in some cases, be more appropriate to undertake a period of clinical training upon completion of the NIHR Clinical Lecturership.  This must be taken into account by the individual and his/her Training Programme Director and the appropriate arrangements put in place to accommodate this.

 

• NIHR Clinical Lecturerships are designed for those that have already had a substantial period of clinical training, therefore appointments may not be made at FY2, CMT, CST, ST1 or ST2. NIHR Clinical Lecturership posts may only be offered at ST3 or above.

 

• Individuals who are successful at interview must be able to take up their post before 30th June 2023. No extensions will be granted.

ELIGIBILITY

• Doctors wishing to apply for a NIHR CL must already hold a higher research degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a relevant subject area and must be at a minimum level of ST3.
• NIHR CLs are designed for those who have made satisfactory progress in both clinical and academic training. Trainees will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and will have already had a substantial period of clinical training; therefore appointments may not be made at FY2, CMT, CST, ST1, or ST2.
• Specialist Registrars (SpR) or Specialty Registrars (StR) may apply to this scheme. Doctors with specialist/ty experience (as an SHO, LAT or equivalent), who meet the entry criteria into specialty training may also apply, subject to them having completed a relevant PhD, MD, or equivalent.
• The scheme is open to general practitioners (GPs) who have completed a PhD, MD, or equivalent and have completed their clinical training. Exceptional candidates nearing the end of their vocational training may also be considered.
• NIHR CL posts are only available to medically-qualified candidates. Non-medical healthcare professions should reference the HEE/NIHR Integrated Clinical Academic (ICA) Programme.
• Candidates that have already completed one NIHR CL may not apply for another, but may apply for a locally-funded Clinical Lectureship.
• Candidates with less than 1 year to gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) may be more suited to a NIHR Advanced Fellowship, or other post-doctoral fellowship, rather than a NIHR CL.
• Candidates may only apply if they have already submitted their PhD or MD thesis at the time of application. If the candidate’s thesis has not been submitted by the application closing date, then they are ineligible to apply in this round. Successful candidates may not take up their post until their PhD or MD had been fully awarded. If this will not be awarded until after the 30 June 2023 deadline, then the candidate is ineligible to apply in the 2022 round.

COMPLETION OF AN NIHR CLINICAL LECTURERSHIP

• The duration of a NIHR CL will be for a maximum of 4 years (1.0 WTE) or until CCT is reached, whichever is the sooner. During this time the trainee combines 50% clinical specialty training with 50% academic training to complete a substantial piece of postdoctoral research.
• It is expected that a significant number of the trainees will, where appropriate, apply for a further peer reviewed, post-doctoral training award such as a NIHR Advanced Fellowship.
• For trainees who are not anticipated to reach CCT within the maximum 4 years funding of the NIHR CL post, arrangements will need to be put in place locally to enable the trainee to return to standard clinical training after the completion of the NIHR CL. Examples are shown below:

 

1. A trainee has been in post for 3 years and reaches CCT. The 6 month period of grace will apply and the maximum extension that can be granted will be a further 6 months.
2. A trainee has been in post for 18 months and reaches CCT. The 6 month period of grace will apply and the maximum extension that can be granted will be a further 12 months.  Even though the 4 year maximum has not been reached, a maximum limit of a further 12 months for an extension will apply.
3. To discuss extensions further on a case by case basis, please contact management@nihrtcc.org.uk.

 

• For trainees who will not reach CCT within the maximum 4 years of the NIHR Clinical Lecturership post, arrangements will need to be put in place locally to enable the trainee to return to clinical training after the completion of the NIHR CL post and therefore reach CCT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinical benchmarking guidance for Clinical Lectureship appointments where the applicant does not currently hold an NTN or NTN(A) in the associated Specialty

 

Award of an NTN

 

Please note that applications for Academic Clinical Lecturer posts (including NIHR Clinical Lecturer posts) require candidates to hold a current NTN. If a number is not held the candidate would need to clinically benchmark to be able to take up the post. Clinical benchmarking can be achieved through application for specialty training within the national recruitment window where the minimal appointable score must be achieved. Trainees are responsible for ensuring that their clinical application is submitted within the appropriate recruitment round to ensure that they are benchmarked before the date that the post needs to commence.

 

For further information please visit: https://specialtytraining.hee.nhs.uk/Recruitment.

 

Please note: for candidates that require clinical benchmarking, this must be undertaken within the NIHR CL recruitment window enabling the candidate to be active in post by 30 June 2023.

 

 

Further Information

Academic Clinical Lecturership (ACL)

NIHR Integrated Academic Training Path

4 years fixed term

Salary: Grade A63 or A67: £35,858 - £63,422 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS

 

Applications are invited from the listed specialties for one post under the NIHR Integrated Academic Training Pathway. This is a fixed-term, four-year post which offers excellent opportunities to undertake high quality research within a clinically excellent environment and to undertake clinical work towards gaining a CCT. In addition to the NIHR funded post available, locally funded posts may also be awarded in parallel, subject to funding and assessment against the stated criteria for the role. Applicants should be medically qualified, ST3 and above, have full GMC registration and already hold, or have submitted for Higher Degree (PhD/DPhil/MD). Applicants must also hold a current National Training Number (NTN).

 

 Medical Oncology, based in Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

Cardiology, based in the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, Level 6, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Paediatrics, based in the Department of Paediatrics, Level 2, Children’s Hospital, John Radcliffe, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

 

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Friday 30 September 2022. Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams on Friday 14 October 2022.

For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Christopher Pugh at chris.pugh@ndm.ox.ac.uk    

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. Committed to equality and valuing diversity.