London, UK: NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow on the Specialty Training Programme in Clinical Epidemiology/Child Public Health

LONDON DEANERY
UKCRC/MMC NIHR ACADEMIC CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
PAEDIATRICS – CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY/CHILD PUBLIC HEALTH
Reference 002/50

Applications are invited for appointment as a NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow on the Specialty Training Programme in Clinical Epidemiology/Child Public Health in London at Great Ormond Street and the UCL Institute of Child Health commencing in September 2009. Successful candidates will receive an Academic National Training Number (NTN (A)). Specialty level NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow Training posts allow the successful candidate to spend 75% of their time in Clinical Training and 25% of their time undertaking research at Great Ormond Street, University College London, UCL Institute of Child Health. Research will be supervised by Professor Ruth Gilbert. Opportunities for Laboratory based research will be available.

 The training programmes for these Fellowships have been selected through national competition to provide high quality Academic Training for new entrants to Specialist Training who can demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a Clinical Academic in research and/or education but are not undertaking or have not yet undertaken a medical higher degree. The expected outcome of the NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship is the preparation of a successful application for a research training programme leading to a higher degree. Progress will be monitored, but in the event that an individual is unsuccessful in obtaining a research training Fellowship/Educational Training programme within three years he/she will join a standard Clinical Training programme.

 All candidates should be eligible for registration with the GMC. FRCS/MRCP or equivalent is essential for entry to the programme. Where equivalent qualifications or experience are being offered, it is essential that the candidates provide written confirmation from the Royal College and attaches this to their application. Applicants who do not provide this confirmation will not be put forward for shortlisting. Non UK/EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of changes to the immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office’s Borders and Immigration Agency, telephone 0870 606 7766 or by email: UKBApublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

 The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and/or programme has the required educational and dean’s approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share. Approval must be sought from the Deanery prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements. Applicants need to be aware that although trainees’ preferences are considered when making decisions on placements, final decisions take into account the service needs of all sites within our training programmes. In the event of further training opportunities becoming available in any of the programmes managed by the London Deanery, shortlisted candidates may also be considered for these posts. Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview. For further information regarding the programme please email Ruth Gilbert on r.gilbert@ich.ucl.ac.uk For further information on the London Deanery and its training programmes please visit http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk

 Application packs can be downloaded from http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk/var/recruitment/secondary-care-recruitment Please state reference 002/50 clearly in all communication. Application forms will be available on the London Deanery website on April 9th 2009 at 12.00 noon British Summer Time (GMT + 1) for fourteen days. Please note the timescale for the receipt of applications which is not later than 12.00 noon, British Summer Time (GMT +1) on the 24th of April 2009. Late applications will not be considered. We are actively pursuing equal opportunities.
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