Position Details
Department of Inflammation and Ageing, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £38,619 to £65,955
Clinical
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to 4 Years or CCT, whichever is soonest
Closing date: 26th November 2024
2 positions available
Interviews are expected to take place on 12th January 2025
Role Summary
The post provides the opportunity for higher and advanced sub-specialist specialist training in respiratory medicine alongside research and contribution to teaching in a variety of respiratory subspecialties. This post will be based at University Hospitals Foundation NHS trust, rotating between Heartlands hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital sites. Initially the post will start at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital.
Together these two sites offer clinical training and research opportunities into acute lung injury, difficult asthma, COPD, alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency, cystic and non-cystic bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, occupational lung disease, lung transplantation and thoracic surgery.
Main Duties
Academic
* To perform clinical and/or laboratory-based research studies complementing the academic interests of IAA.
* Attendance at research group meetings and the seminar programme at the IAA is anticipated.
* Analysis of data from experimental models and subsequent presentation and publication:
o To apply statistical methods to analyse scientific study data.
o To prepare study findings in a format appropriate for speech or poster presentation.
o To write research papers based on the findings of the studies performed in a format appropriate for publication in scientific and medical journals.
* Participate in writing grant and research ethics application:
o To prepare applications to the Research Ethics Committee for the approval of proposed studies.
o To prepare grant applications for the funding of proposed future studies, to bodies such as the British Heart Foundation, Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council.
* Contribute to undergraduate and post graduate teaching programmes for a variety of courses including the MB ChB, BMedSc and BDS courses.
Clinical
* 50% w.t.e. as clinical registrar in Respiratory Medicine at a clinical unit.
* It is anticipated that the Clinical Lecturer will rotate, probably annually with other Clinical Lecturers in Respiratory Medicine, to provide maximal clinical experience.
Teaching
* The post holder will be expected to play a role in teaching, but the main focus is on research.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full General Medical Council Registration Membership of Royal College of Physicians, or equivalent SPR in respiratory medicine
* Postgraduate (MBBS) research experience in clinical respiratory medicine
* Publications in peer reviewed journals
* Experience in respiratory medicine
Desirable
* Higher degree (MD/PhD)
* Knowledge of the appropriate use of radiation in clinical research
* Knowledge of research methodology, statistics and trial design
* Experience of laboratory science e.g., flow cytometry, cell culture, PCR, etc
* Publications in high impact journals
* Experience and appropriate qualifications in teaching
OH and DBS required
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance prior to appointment.
Informal enquiries to Professor David Thickett, email: d.thickett@bham.ac.uk
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