Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Part Time (0.62)
Aston Medical School is deeply committed to advancing social mobility, nurturing leadership, and fostering international collaboration. At its heart is a strong focus on serving its community, reflected through an inclusive widening participation pathway, an ambitious research strategy, and a clear emphasis on primary care education and compassionate healthcare leadership.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an academic clinician to join us as a Senior Clinical Lecturer (Honorary Consultant) (up to 0.6 WTE academic time). This appointment will play an important role in the continued growth and success of Aston Medical School. The successful candidate will deliver impactful, internationally competitive research and make a meaningful contribution to teaching, while also undertaking consultant-level clinical duties alongside their academic role.
While the post is not aligned with a single clinical speciality or research discipline, we welcome applicants whose expertise will enhance or complement our existing strengths, including genomic medicine, endocrinology and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal research, and neuroscience.
Please submit an online application and upload your CV and a two-page summary of your research plans.
We encourage informal discussion of the post before the interview, and a tour of facilities will be arranged for the day of the interview; please contact:
Prof Eamonn Maher, Head of Aston Medical School at e.maher@aston.ac.uk
Interview date to be confirmed - Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Further details:
Job Details
University Information
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
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We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
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per annum (pro-rata)Grade: YC72 NHS 2003 Consultant Contract
