Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Job title:

Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Company

Edge Hill University

Job description

Permanent campus based roleWe’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.About the RoleThe partnership between Edge Hill University and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) and will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to make a major contribution to research on microbiology and infectious disease at EHU.The Department of Biology at Edge Hill University has 21 academic staff and nurtures the early career research of over 40 MRes, PhD, research assistants and postdoctoral fellows. The department has a vibrant and active research community. Current research clusters explore regulation of cell signalling in cancer and degenerative conditions, endocrine hormone expression, insect and microbial vectors of disease, rare skin diseases, blood brain barrier models, pregnancy complications, age-related conditions, wound healing, gene therapies and nanotherapeutics. The Department has seen significant investment in both teaching and research facilities in recent years; including the new £16m Life Science building which hosts three-stories of state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Life Science opens in 2024, and hence, this is an exciting time to join the department.Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Have continuing clinical and professional responsibility for patients admitted under their care., keeping patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition and involve patients (and/or carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment.
• Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
• Develop a research profile that contributes towards the reputation and excellence of EHU and WWL in the relevant field.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy related to the research aspects of the role, you may wish to contact: Dr Anne Oxbrough , Head of Biology.For informal enquiries about this vacancy related to clinical aspects of the role you may wish to contact Dr Stephen Gulliford, Clinical Director and Prof. Sanjay Arya, Executive Medical DirectorAbout youAs a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Microbiology and Infections Disease you will have:

• Research expertise and a track record of success
• Ability to engage in academic and professional networking through active membership of associations, societies and professional bodies
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice and on the Specialist Register for the relevant clinical speciality (or within 6 months of CCT)
• The ability to undertake clinical work at consultant/GP level within an appropriate clinical area as agreed with the clinical employer
• Ability to operate flexibly in a structured yet complex, changing and challenging environment
• Self motivation and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities and developing realistic yet creative and innovative solutions

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Free foreign language evening classes
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.

About usAt Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.Further details:Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk
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Location

Ormskirk, Lancashire

Job date

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:55:06 GMT

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