Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care (0.6FTE)

Shape the Future of Primary Care Research and Education

Are you a clinically active GP with a passion for research and a drive to influence the next generation of doctors? Join one of the UK's leading departments in Primary Care and Population Health at UCL, where your work will directly shape clinical practice, education, and health outcomes across the UK and beyond.

The Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health is headed by Professors Greta Rait and Kate Walters and is part of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care.

The Department's strategic aim is to deliver high-quality teaching in community-based primary care and public health, and to undertake a programme of internationally competitive multi-disciplinary research addressing the management and prevention of disease in individuals and populations in areas which are of priority to the health of the public.

About the role

As a Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care, you will:

• Lead impactful research in primary care, with opportunities to work on national cohort studies, clinical trials, developing new interventions and health informatics projects.
• Inspire future clinicians by designing and delivering innovative teaching in primary care mental health for UCL medical students.
• Support early career researchers , including PhD students and Academic Clinical Fellows, helping to build the next generation of academic leaders.
• Contribute to strategic development , aligning your work with departmental goals and national health priorities.

You will be embedded in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment with access to world-class resources, including UCL's extensive research networks.

Application Details:

• The salary will be made up of Grade CL8.12 (£78,799) plus a Market Supplement (£16,714 ) Total £95,513 (Pro-rata).
• The post is offered on a part-time basis at 0.6 FTE (3 days per week).
• This appointment is subject to:
  • Eligibility to be fully registered with the General Medical Council
  • Registered on the NHS performers list as a General Medical Practitioner
  • Disclosure and Barring Service assessment

Application Process:

• The advert will close four weeks after advert goes live, however, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interviews will be held in person at the Royal Free Campus.
• A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please ensure you upload the following with your application:
  • CV with full publication list
  • A personal statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 indicating why you want this post and how you meet the person specification, in particular your track record in leading applied health research in primary care and teaching.

Contact Details:

• If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Professor Kate Walters ( [email protected]) or Professor Greta Rait ( [email protected] ).
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator ( [email protected] )

About you

You are a qualified GP, fully registered with the GMC and on the NHS performers list, with:

• A PhD (or equivalent) and a strong track record in primary care research.
• Experience in teaching medical students and a commitment to educational excellence.
• A desire to innovate in both research and teaching.
• The ability to collaborate across disciplines and mentor emerging researchers.

Why Join Us?

At UCL, we don't just teach medicine-we shape the future of healthcare. You'll join a department that is internationally recognised for its research excellence and educational leadership. We offer a supportive, flexible working environment, including hybrid working options, and a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) - pro-rata for part-time staff.
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme - pro-rata for part-time staff.
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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