Clinical Doctoral Fellowship

Overview

The University of Leeds is offering a Clinical Doctoral Fellowship in the Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research, part of the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and linked to the Bradford Institute for Health Research. It is funded as part of an NIHR Advanced Fellowship award and is aimed at professionals who want to combine clinical research training with a PhD to improve care for older adults.

The fellowship focuses on co-developing and evaluating an integrated physical health service for older people with complex mental health problems, across inpatient and community settings. The plans are aligned with national policy priorities in the NHS 10-Year Plan, including the forthcoming Frailty and Dementia and Mental Health Modern Service Frameworks. The exact content of the fellowship and a bespoke doctoral training plan will be developed with the successful candidate, using the team's expertise and suitable training courses. The fellow joins a lively cohort of PhD students in a highly interdisciplinary environment, with a view to a rapid clinical academic career.

Who can apply

The post is for fully qualified, ambitious and experienced pre-CCT doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals who are committed to clinical research and an academic career. The post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, although first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions, and eligibility under the Global Talent visa will be considered for research and academic posts.

What you get

The post is fixed term for three years full time, with part-time working available. It is based at the Bradford Royal Infirmary site, with office space at the university campus and scope for hybrid working, and flexible arrangements can be discussed. Pay is up to £56,515 per annum, commensurate with current salary up to nodal point 3 or Agenda for Change Band 7. Benefits include 26 days of holiday plus about 16 bank holidays and customary closure days, a pension to which the university contributes 14.5 percent of salary plus life assurance, discounted campus gym membership, development courses, on-site childcare and shopping and travel schemes.

How to apply

Questions can be directed to the lead supervisor, Dr Lucy Beishon, and a candidate brief is available.

Key dates

The closing date is 19 October 2026.