Job Description
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for Clinical Lectureships tenable in the School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. This is a fixed term post (up to completion of CCT). Applicants must already hold a national training number (NTN) in General Practice at the time of applying and will be due to enter General Practice ST2 or ST3 in August 2026 or February 2027.
Responsibilities
- Develop a programme of research under the supervision of an established research leader within General Practice and Primary Care.
- Publish an appropriate research study during the post, working with a senior academic.
- Contribute to the undergraduate medical curriculum and/or postgraduate taught programmes within the School.
- Undertake administrative duties pertinent to research and teaching commitments.
- Undertake clinical training in the West of Scotland to achieve NHS competencies required for CCST in general practice.
- Participate in the on call rota for the West of Scotland training scheme as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical graduate with MBChB or equivalent.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- National training number (NTN) at the time of taking up the post.
- Knowledge of the organisation of UK general practice and primary care.
- Due to enter ST2 or ST3 in August 2026 or February 2027.
- Interest in general practice and primary care research.
Desirable
- BSc or equivalent intercalated degree in medicine or a related subject.
- Higher degree in medicine or a related subject.
- Evidence of distinction in career to date (prizes, awards, bursaries).
- Understanding of literature relevant to topic of research interest.
- Evidence of publication or experience of writing.
- Previous experience of presenting research findings.
- Previous training or experience of designing or conducting research.
- Existing research experience is an advantage.
- Ability to respond quickly and flexibly to new developments and opportunities.
Job Features
Salary will be on the Clinical Academic Scale £49,492 – £74,591 per annum. The post will carry an additional entitlement depending on on call responsibilities via a separate arrangement with the NHS. This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding for up to 3 years.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Glasgow is committed to safeguarding children and protected adults. Applicants are encouraged to represent under represented groups, including BAME.
Protected Vulnerable Groups Scheme
The University of Glasgow’s PVG policy aligns with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and reflects the legal requirements effective from 1 April 2025. The post is considered a regulated role and the applicant must be a PVG Scheme member before employment.
Skilled Worker Visa
The post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants wishing to be considered should visit for more information.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Kate O’Donnell () or Professor Lindsey Pope () if particularly interested in medical education opportunities.
Closing Date: 08 June 2026 at 23:45.