NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care under the Prevention & Public Health Theme

Overview

In this NIHR-funded role, you will develop a coherent research program in primary care prevention and public health while contributing to teaching. You will operate within the PCPH and IEHC networks, collaborating across disciplines to address health challenges from patient perspectives. The position blends independent research leadership with education responsibilities, offering a pathway to an academic career. A strong emphasis is placed on impact, collaboration, and building a leadership profile in prevention-related research.

Pay / Benefits

• 41 days holiday
• defined benefit pension (CARE)
• cycle to work scheme
• relocation scheme
• on-site nursery
• on-site gym

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a coherent research agenda in primary care prevention/public health
• contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs
• establish yourself as an independent researcher and educator
• collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and external networks
• align research with NIHR and UK health datasets and infrastructure

Key requirements

• Registered medical practitioner with GP vocational training and MRCGP or equivalent
• NHS GP Performers List eligibility
• PhD/MD thesis submitted and awarded by the start date
• demonstrated potential to become a research leader in prevention and primary care
• not eligible if already holding another NIHR Clinical Lectureship

• leadership
• collaboration
• strong communication
• prevention and public health research
• program development for a research agenda
• academic teaching and curriculum development

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