Overview
The University of Sheffield, in collaboration with NHS England North East and Yorkshire and Sheffield Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is pleased to announce an Academic Clinical Lecturer post in Clinical Genetics (CG) 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 (IAT) pathway. The post forms an integral part of the CG clinical academic training programme led by the Training Programme Director Professor Meena Balasubramanian.
We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals with the potential to excel in both their clinical and academic training and who have the ambition to be part of the next generation of academic clinicians in genomic medicine.
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 and is designed for individuals seeking to integrate advanced clinical training in Clinical Genetics with a significant postdoctoral research component. The post offers a dedicated 50% for clinical duties and 50% for academic research, facilitated through a rotational system, with dedicated periods devoted to research. The Postgraduate Medical Dean has confirmed that ensures focused periods for each. The post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] in CG.
The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in genomic medicine, particularly those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue to develop their research career whilst pursuing further clinical training.
Objectives of the Integrated Academic Training Programme
1. To obtain a CCT in Clinical Genetics
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
The Postgraduate Medical Dean has confirmed that this post has been approved for specialty training. The post has the requisite educational and staffing approval for specialty training leading to a CCT and Specialty Registration with the General Medical Council (https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/curricula/clinical-genetics-curriculum). Advice will be sought from the SAC as necessary.
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/19NkAMmeBaD-RCq-WYTac4yWe30wxn30i?usp=drive
Main duties and responsibilities
- Develop a nationally/internationally recognised research niche aligned with the School's Research Strategy.
- Secure competitive, peer-reviewed funding to fuel your research projects.
- Achieve high-impact academic contributions through publications in leading scientific and specialty journals.
- Strategically obtain funding for senior research fellowships (e.g. Intermediate/Advanced).
- Gain expertise in presenting research through academic seminars and lectures.
- Master time-management skills to effectively balance clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities.
- Contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals through undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Mentor and assess students, shaping the next generation of clinicians and researchers.
- Lead and contribute to research that will advance Clinical Genetics/Genomic Medicine. You will be expected to in CG from within this post. You must present a compelling and feasible research programme with clear aims, a practical delivery strategy, and a robust funding plan for both the lectureship tenure and beyond.
- You will work flexibly, alternating between clinical training modules and dedicated research/teaching time, with a job plan agreed upon collaboratively with senior academic and clinical staff. Active participation in clinical governance and audit programmes will be supported with training. You will also maintain a logbook of cases for appraisal, as per the Specialty Advisory Committee guidelines in Additional Clinical Genetics Specialties.
- Embracing the ideals of the ‘Sheffield Academic’, you will contribute fully as a teacher, researcher, and leader.
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.
Benchmarked at the NTN Clinical Genetics National Recruitment or currently be in an approved training post with an NTN. Also note that the successful candidate must be able to take up this position by 1st September 2027 at the latest.
Evidence of academic achievement and will hold an PhD or equivalent
Completed core training sufficient for entry into specialty training grades (as outlined in Appendix 1).
Full registration with UK General Medical Council
Previous UK based experience in CG in a recognised training position
Experience in other clinical specialities in any other specialty
Experience of teaching clinical skills
Demonstrate commitment to further research
Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of external grant funding bodies and application procedures
Track record of research productivity in terms of peer-reviewed publications
Organisational and time management skills
The ability to communicate accurately and concisely, verbally and in writing
The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a collaborative manner
Demonstrate the ability to engage in their own learning in an independent and proactive manner in accordance with the training requirements.
Demonstrate desire and capability to engage in clinical governance via audit and/or service evaluations, including evidence of completed audit projects or service evaluation/developments
Experience in teaching undergraduate students and other research supervision, and an understanding of current directions in undergraduate medical education
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
Professor of Medical Genetics
https://sheffield.ac.uk/health/study/clinical-training
For informal enquiries about this job contact Professor Meena Balasubramanian (
[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).
