NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology

Post:             NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology – based at the University of Hull 

Reporting to:          Prof T Sathyapalan, Professor of Endocrinology 

Applications are invited for an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology. 

Interview Date:  TBC

Hull York Medical School seeks to appoint an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Diabetes and Endocrinology, based at the University of Hull. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wishing to excel in both their clinical and academic training, with the ambition to join the next generation of leading clinical academics.   

The Academic Clinical Lecturer will continue clinical training at 50% whole time equivalent rate within NHS England North East and Yorkshire.  The successful applicant will work with the Training Programme Director and Academic Lead to develop a configuration of research to clinical training conducive to both progression and academic output. The post is for up to 4 years or until CCT/CCST is reached, whichever is sooner. 

Applicants for this NIHR Clinical Lecturer need to either hold a current National Training Number (NTN) for the speciality, or be able to clinically benchmark to be able to take up the post. Clinical benchmarking can be achieved through application for the relevant specialty training within the national recruitment window where the minimal appointable score must be achieved. 

Successful exit from the academic training programme will leave you well-placed to seek competitive research fellowships, academic senior lectureships and the ability work in the global health research community.   

 One post is available. The salary will be at the clinical scale, depending on qualifications and experience.  Satisfactory enhanced disclosure will be obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement/programme has the required educational and Dean's approval.

 This post is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train less than full time (flexible training), if eligible, or job share. For further information on flexible training please contact NHS England North East and Yorkshire.

Doctors appointed as an NIHR CL must already hold a higher research degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) and either hold MRCGP and have completed their clinical training, or be a specialist /speciality registrar.  Candidates may only apply if they have already submitted their PhD or MD thesis at the time of application.   

NIHR eligibility guidance  

The employment contract will be with the University of Hull. 

Applicants must be able to take up the appointment before 1st September 2025. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Hull York Medical School, Thozhukat.sathyapalan@hyms.ac.uk  

Further information and details of how to apply can be found at: 

https://www.hyms.ac.uk/work-with-us/nihr-academic-training-programme-opportunities 

The Hull York Medical School is an equal partnership between the universities of Hull and York.  It operates in association with the NHS in North and East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.  For further information about HYMS, visit www.hyms.ac.uk.