Overview
This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post in Nephrology has been awarded to The School of Medicine and Population Health at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training pathway. The post forms an integral part of the clinical nephrology training programme led by the Training Program Director Dr Simon Curran. The Academic Training Lead for Nephrology is Dr James Fotheringham.
Further details of the NIHR IAT pathway can be found at:
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/academy-programmes/integrated-academic-training.htm
For further information about the Academic Clinical Lectureship programme, please visit https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/research-career-funding-programmes/postdoctoral/clinical-lectureship
Information about the structure and management of the School is available on our website The School of Medicine and Population Health.
The post represents an exciting opportunity to combine clinical training in nephrology with a programme of post-doctoral research, providing 50% clinical and 50% academic time. The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that the post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] as part of the South Yorkshire rotation in nephrology.
To be eligible you will require evidence of academic achievement and will hold a PhD or equivalent. You will have MRCP or equivalent and be eligible to hold an NTN, or may already hold an NTN, having undertaken some training at Specialty Registrar level. The post is aimed at an individual of ST3 level or above. Applicants are expected to have already gained expertise relevant to the academic strengths of the Sheffield Kidney Institute and School of Medicine and Population Heath. With specific reference to the NIHR programme theme. This can include both preclinical (e.g. model systems, drug screens, identification of therapeutic targets) and clinical (e.g. trial design, imaging, biomarkers, disease stratification) expertise. Applicants should note that this post has been awarded within the Multiple Long Term Conditions theme.
The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in nephrology.
Objectives of the Integrated Academic Training Programme
1. To obtain a CCT in Nephrology
2. To undertake a programme of research
3. To identify an area of academic and clinical interest upon which to base an application for an externally-funded fellowship or a Clinician Scientist Award
Please be sure to attach your CV and the completed NIHR Supplementary Questions to the online application. Additional information about the role and the Supplementary Questions form can be downloaded at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iscSY9UAnXpJ1Wk5cdZxn5nUSrA5Dc0u?usp=sharing
Main duties and responsibilities
All members of the academic department are expected to be research active. You will add critical mass in existing areas of strength or alternatively bring an additional strong clinical nephrology research area. This post has a significant amount of protected time (6 months out of every 12) for research activities. There is ample opportunity for help, supervision and mentorship during the lectureship. You will be supported by Dr James Fotheringham (Academic Training Lead), your chosen supervisor and other senior colleagues. You will be expected to:
- Contribute fully as teacher, researcher and leader, in fulfilment of the ideals of the ‘Sheffield Academic’.
- Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes of the school.
- Undertake assessment of students and have personal mentoring responsibilities for a small group of students on the MBChB programme.
- Develop specific research interest to achieve the status of a national / international expert.
- Secure peer-reviewed competitive funding for research projects.
- Achieve an optimal standard of academic contribution by publishing research findings in high ranking scientific and specialty journals and routinely appraising the literature.
- Obtain funding for a senior research fellowship, e.g. Clinician Scientist Award towards the end of training.
- Gain experience and expertise in giving academic seminars and lectures.
- Develop time-management skills, and achieve a balance between clinical, research and teaching duties throughout the appointment and beyond.
- You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.
All consultant and SpR members of the Sheffield Kidney Institute are expected to participate in the delivery of undergraduate and post graduate teaching.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
PhD (or equivalent, thesis must be submitted by time of interview, PhD must be awarded by the time of appointment).
Benchmarked at Nephrology National Recruitment or currently be in an approved training post with an NTN.
GMC full registration at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
Completed core medical training sufficient for entry into specialty training grades (as outlined in Appendix 1).
Experience in teaching undergraduate MBBS students and other research supervision.
Period of uninterrupted research experience.
Demonstrate commitment to further research.
Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of external grant funding bodies and application procedures.
Organisational and time management skills.
The ability to communicate accurately and concisely, verbally and in writing.
The ability to work productively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrate the potential to progress in the specialty.
Evidence of innovation in teaching: understanding of current directions in undergraduate medical education.
Skill in teaching organisation and experience of teaching clinical skills.
Proven track record of research productivity (presentations at national and international meetings, peer-reviewed publications, etc)
Proven track record of securing research funding.
Experience of undertaking clinical research.
Demonstrate an interest in audit.
Further Information
Clinical Academic Trainees
£54,499 to £76,582 per annum
Fixed term for a maximum of 4 years or until CCT (with 6 months extension) is reached, whichever is sooner
Academic Clinical Training Programme Lead
https://sheffield.ac.uk/health/study/clinical-training
For informal enquiries about this job contact Dr James Fotheringham (
[email protected])
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in September 2026. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact
[email protected]Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision ().
What we offer
- A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- support for those going through the menopause
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempted from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act, and in the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the University. Any information given will be strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. An enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
