BHP Clinician Scientist
A unique 5-year fixed-term clinician scientist fellowship bridging academic research and clinical service at the University of Birmingham.
Best for:Best for clinically active medical professionals and postdoctoral healthcare researchers seeking a joint academic and clinical career path.
Overview
The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Birmingham Health Partners (BHP) member NHS Trusts, is offering a 5-year fixed-term Clinician Scientist position. This role is designed for postdoctoral healthcare professionals and medically qualified individuals aiming to combine clinical service with translational or basic science research. Appointees will operate under a 10PA consultant-level job plan split evenly between clinical duties and academic pursuits. The programme aims to facilitate career progression toward either fully funded intermediate fellowships or permanent clinical academic and NHS consultant contracts.
What you'll do
- Deliver clinical service at a BHP member NHS Trust and conduct academic activities at the University of Birmingham under a 50:50 split job plan
- Maintain a robust programme of applied, translational, and/or basic science research
- Manage patient care independently within your designated clinical specialty and ensure adherence to professional regulatory standards
- Build and lead multidisciplinary teams while establishing local and regional research collaborations
- Participate in annual joint appraisals and engage in professional development and clinical governance commitments
Requirements
Degree required: Higher Degree (PhD or MD)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Comprehensive clinical experience and ability to take full independent responsibility for patient care
- Existing programme of applied, translational, or basic science research
- Experience in building and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with patients, families, and colleagues
- Full or eligibility for GMC registration (for medically qualified applicants) or appropriate discipline-specific clinical registration
- Open to postdoctoral healthcare professionals and medically qualified applicants
- Inclusion on, or within 6 months of inclusion on, the Specialist Register in a secondary care GMC specialty or equivalent UK training and experience (for medical applicants)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-18
Interested applicants should review the full job description and submit an electronic application online through the university's recruitment portal. Informal enquiries can be directed to the designated contact person via email before submitting.
- CV
- Job application form
Contact
Bridget Bell
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