Clinical Lecturer in Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics subspeciality training

Overview

This post offers an integrated clinical lectureship combined with subspecialty training in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. The appointed academic will split their working time evenly, dedicating half to academic research and teaching duties and the remaining half to clinical training primarily alongside the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The position is designed to support the development of an independent academic career while enabling the postholder to progress through specialist clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Maternal and Fetal Medicine. Research activities can encompass areas such as fetal and maternal medicine, population health, perinatal epidemiology, health inequalities, pregnancy outcomes, placental disease, and data science. In addition to research, the role involves contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Requirements

Applicants must be clinicians who hold a medical degree alongside full registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council. Candidates are also required to hold an appropriate higher degree such as an MD or PhD, or have submitted their thesis with the award confirmed prior to starting the position. Individuals must show strong progress in clinical training and satisfy all necessary requirements for an appointment at the ST4 level or higher. A feasible research plan that aligns with institutional expertise is necessary, alongside a track record of peer-reviewed publications, research presentations, and outputs. Candidates must also bring prior teaching experience and the capacity to collaborate within multidisciplinary settings while showing promise for scientific independence and future leadership in the field.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-01. The position is offered as a fixed-term contract lasting four years or until the relinquishment of the National Training Number, depending on which comes first.