Closing date Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 23:59 Salary Negotiable
Clinical Contract type Fixed Term
24 months Campus Ninewells School/Directorate School of Medicine Unit/Department Undergraduate Medicine

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and motivated clinician with an interest in academic general practice to undertake a Scottish Clinical Research Excellence Development Scheme (SCREDS) Lecturer (GP) Post within the Department of General Practice. This post offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical training with academic development in either primary care research or medical education scholarship.

The successful candidate will undertake a two-year split ST3, combining 50% clinical training in an approved practice (East of Scotland) and 50% academic training within the University. The post is designed to support the development of clinical, research and educational competencies, enabling progression towards a higher degree and a future clinical academic career.

Based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, the post sits within a vibrant academic primary care environment with strong links to research, teaching, and public health.

The primary aims of this post are to:

Undertake clinical training in General Practice, achieving competencies required for CCST
Develop and deliver components of research or medical education scholarship, leading to publishable outputs
Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School of Medicine
Engage with the General Practice academic community and contribute to collaborative activities
Undertake administrative and governance duties aligned to teaching and research commitments.

We are looking for an active clinician with a strong interest in academic general practice who demonstrates:

Enthusiasm for research and/or medical education
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Motivation to develop as a future clinical academic
Capacity for innovation, initiative and high-quality scholarly work

For the purpose of University role analysis, this post has been evaluated at the level of Lecturer; for further information about this position please contact Dr Kevin McConville, Head of General Practice k.mcconville@dundee.ac.uk

To find out more about Dundee Medical School please visit https://www.dundee.ac.uk/medicine

We anticipate that interviews for this appointment will take place early May 2026.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff support networks for ethnically diverse and LGBT staff, membership of Athena Swan and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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