Applications are invited for appointment as a NIHR Clinical Lecturer on the Specialty Training Programme in Paediatric Surgery within the South East Consortium commencing April 2010. An Academic National Training Number (NTN(A)) is available for this placement if required.

These ST3 / ST5 NIHR Clinical Lectureship posts allow the successful candidate to spend 50% of their time in clinical training and 50% of their time undertaking research at either at Great Ormond St Hospital and University College London / Oxford Radcliffe Hospital NHS Trust and University. Research will be supervised by an appropriately matched senior academic.

The training programmes for these lectureships have been selected through national competition to provide high quality academic training for individuals in specialty training who can demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a clinical academic in research and/or education.

The post is open to trainees who will have completed within XXX months of the post start date a relevant medical higher degree (i.e. PhD/MD).

All candidates should be eligible for registration with the GMC, have completed at least 24 months Surgical Training at ST/SHO level by April 2010 (or equivalent) and possess MRCS. Where equivalent postgraduate qualifications or experience are being offered as evidence of entry criteria, it is essential that the candidate provides confirmation from the Royal College if shortlisted for an interview.

Candidates must also ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria with regards to immigration status, English language skills, and the minimum educational entry criteria for the specialty and level as set out in the person specification. Eligibility criteria must be met by the application closing date for the relevant specialty/level. Shortlisted applicants must be able to provide evidence of their immigration status at interview.

Non UK / EEA applicants should ensure that they are aware of changes to the immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact the Home Office's UK Border Agency by e-mail: UKBApublicenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk

The Postgraduate Dean confirms that this placement and / or programme has the required educational and Dean’s approval. The Training Programme is equally open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly or job share. Approval must be sought from the Deanery prior to interview and this is subject to availability of suitable training placements. Applicants need to be aware that although trainees' preferences are considered when making decisions on placements, final decisions take into account the service needs of all sites within our training programmes.

In the event of further training opportunities becoming available in any of the programmes managed by the London Deanery, shortlisted candidates may also be considered for these posts.
Please note that the vacancies advertised may be subject to change prior to interview.
For further information and an informal visit, please contact either Professor Pierro (GOS) at pierro.sec@ich.ucl.ac.uk or Professor Johnston (Oxford) at melanie.cope@nds.ox.ac.uk
For further information on the London Deanery and its training programmes please visit http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk.

Application packs can be downloaded from http://www.londondeanery.ac.uk/var/recruitment/academic-training

Please state reference 022/21 clearly in all communication.
Application forms will be available on the London Deanery website on 11th September 2009 at 12.00 noon British Summer Time (GMT + 1) for fourteen days. Please note the timescale for the receipt of applications which is not later than 12.00 noon, British Summer Time (GMT +1) on 25th September. Late applications will not be considered.
To be published in the BMJ on 11th September 2009