What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Renal Medicine position at University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience?
The role
This Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) post is an opportunity for a talented clinical academic to establish themselves as an independent researcher. This post will provide up to four years post-doctoral training with the Bristol Renal research group. The appointee will be expected to complete a CCT in renal medicine within the post.
The successful applicant will split their time 50:50 between clinical training at North Bristol NHS trust or another appropriate trust and academic work at the University of Bristol, appointed at the appropriate point on the clinical lecturer scale. Within the sessions at the University, the main activity will be research although involvement in teaching will also be expected. Time will be divided into blocks of clinical or academic work as is most appropriate especially for the research the appointee plans to pursue, which may include overseas working.
What will you be doing?
Please see the attached JD.
You should apply if
You Should Apply If
Additional information
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (annually renewable)
Work pattern: Full time (or part-time (at a minimum 66% FTE) - to be agreed)
Grade: Doctor in training (XCDR)
Salary: £38,831 - £73,992 p.a
School/Unit: Bristol Medical School
Shift pattern: 40 hours per week
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 21/06/2026
For informal queries please contact Prof. Pippa Bailey (Professor of Renal Medicine): pippa.bailey@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
Available documents
This Academic Clinical Lecturer (ACL) post is an opportunity for a talented clinical academic to establish themselves as an independent researcher. This post will provide up to four years post-doctoral training with the Bristol Renal research group. The appointee will be expected to complete a CCT in renal medicine within the post.
The successful applicant will split their time 50:50 between clinical training at North Bristol NHS trust or another appropriate trust and academic work at the University of Bristol, appointed at the appropriate point on the clinical lecturer scale. Within the sessions at the University, the main activity will be research although involvement in teaching will also be expected. Time will be divided into blocks of clinical or academic work as is most appropriate especially for the research the appointee plans to pursue, which may include overseas working.
What will you be doing?
Please see the attached JD.
You should apply if
You Should Apply If
- You have completed core clinical training or are otherwise eligible for higher specialist training in renal medicine in the UK at ST3 level or above.
- You have submitted a higher degree by research (PhD or MD or equivalent) by the time of applying for the post. You must have been awarded your higher degree by the time of taking up the post.
- You show outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine.
Additional information
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (annually renewable)
Work pattern: Full time (or part-time (at a minimum 66% FTE) - to be agreed)
Grade: Doctor in training (XCDR)
Salary: £38,831 - £73,992 p.a
School/Unit: Bristol Medical School
Shift pattern: 40 hours per week
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 21/06/2026
For informal queries please contact Prof. Pippa Bailey (Professor of Renal Medicine): pippa.bailey@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
Available documents
- ACAD108593 - NIHR ACL Renal - JD.pdf
Salary : $38,831 - $73,992