Senior Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship) in General Practice at University of Aberdeen

Applications are invited from General Practitioners registered with the General Medical Council. This post is based in the Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences, part of the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. The post holder will therefore be part of a team with an international reputation in medical education. Based on one of the biggest health campuses in Europe, our students benefit from a systems-based integrated approach. The role offers excellent opportunities for development of medical education skills with outstanding facilities and a supportive culture provided by the School and within the wider university setting. The Institute is proud of its position ranking Aberdeen as second in the UK to study Medicine in the Guardian League Tables of UK Medical Schools in 2023, reflecting its student-centred approach.

The post holder will be enthusiastic with the ability to inform and inspire students. Using their clinical experience of General Practice, the successful candidate will be able to nurture the skills and knowledge required of the modern day medical graduate. This is a formal 10% full-time equivalent role with the University which requires commitment through the academic year. The post holder will be supported by the existing University GP and Community Medical Education (GPCME) team. The post holder will join an existing team of 11 other GPs in this role.

Applicants should have current or very recent clinical experience of working in General Practice. The successful candidate should have excellent communication and teaching skills and be able to engage and enthuse students.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical salary scale for GPs (£97,398 per annum).

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Naomi Dow, Year 3 Lead, General Practice and Community Medical Education (naomi.dow@abdn.ac.uk).

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

This post is jointly supported by the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian.

It is funded from NHS Grampian’s ACT moneys. ACT (Additional Cost of Teaching) is funding which NHS Boards receive from the Scottish Government for activities and costs incurred by the NHS in supporting undergraduate medical education, such as the activity relating to these posts.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: MED173A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31 July 2023

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.