NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Primary Care(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About Us

At UCL PCPH, we are a multidisciplinary academic research and teaching centre focused on improving health across populations. Our work spans the whole life cycle of health interventions: understanding patients’ perspectives, designing and testing complex interventions, and supporting their implementation.

We are part of:

• The UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Healthcare (IEHC)
• The NIHR School for Primary Care Research

We also collaborate closely with:

• The NIHR Schools of Public Health and Social Care
• Local and national primary care networks
• Large datasets from primary care systems

Our Primary Care Education Group is a globally recognised centre for excellence in teaching and research on clinical education in general practice.

Role Overview

This NIHR-funded, post-doctoral position offers up to four years of training for a General Practitioner (GP) who aims to become an independent researcher, educator, and leader in clinical education research. You will develop a focused and coherent research programme in a primary care education theme, aligned with your interests and the needs of primary healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead a research programme in clinical education, relevant to primary care.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational interventions for GPs or other primary care clinicians.
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at academic conferences and educational meetings.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring activities within UCL’s clinical education framework.
• Build partnerships across UCL, the NHS, and other academic or clinical institutions.
• Contribute to leadership and development of clinical education strategy within PCPH and the NIHR School for Primary Care Research.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Fully qualified GP (General Medical Practitioner) with:

• Completed GP vocational training, AND
• Membership of MRCGP or equivalent
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) AND listed on the NHS GP Performers List
• PhD or MD thesis submitted by the time of application, with award confirmed by 1 Sept 2026
• Demonstrated potential or experience in clinical education research
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

Evidence of research output (publications, conference presentations, etc.)

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous teaching experience in a clinical or academic setting
• Experience in grant writing or obtaining research funding
• Knowledge of implementation science, evaluation methods, or educational theory

Benefits & Support

• Annual leave: 41 days (27 annual + 8 bank holidays + 6 UCL closure days)
• Pension: Defined benefit (CARE) scheme
• Flexible work: Part‑time or job-share possible
• Family support: On-site nursery, enhanced parental pay
• Well-being: Employee Assistance Programme, on‑site gym
• Relocation / Immigration: Relocation allowance for eligible posts; immigration loan available
• Transport: Cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

UCL is committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of global talent. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are under-represented in academia, including (but not limited to) those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our department has an Athena SWAN Silver Award for promoting gender equality

UCL also uses the Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) Visa for certain research roles; if appropriate, your CoS may be issued under the GAE scheme.
University College London

How to Apply

• Submit a CV and a Personal Statement / Cover Letter, addressing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria.
• Use the personal statement section to clearly map your strengths to the person specification.