SCREDS Clinical Lecturer Posts and GP Academic Fellows
SCREDS provides an integrated training and career development pathway enabling clinicians to pursue concurrently or sequentially academic and clinical training within the NHS.
It facilitates both the attainment of a senior clinical academic appointment and the award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
On the invitation of the Board of Academic Medicine in Scotland, the Scheme is operated by the Universities in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland.
Across the five Scottish Universities there are more than 200 doctors who hold appointments.
Who is Eligible?
Doctors are eligible for appointment to a SCREDS post if they:
- are on the GMC's Specialist or General Practitioner Registers;
- hold a National Training Number; or
- do not hold a National Training Number but have been appointed to a decoupled Core Training Programme recognised by GMC and hold an equivalent Core Training Number.
Further information is available from the SCREDS website.
SCREDS Contact
Enquiries regarding potential vacancies within SCREDS should be made to:
School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health
126 University Place
Glasgow G12 8TA
Institutions who host these lectureships
Clinical Lecturer Posts and How To Apply
SCREDS Lectureships will be advertised across a range of specialties throughout the year and typically commence in February or August. All open positions can be found in the vacancies section on the University's homepage (https://www.gla.ac.uk).
GP Academic Fellows
Although GP Academic Fellows (GPAFs) are part of the SCREDS scheme, they differ from the Clinical Lecturers who are in hospital-based specialities.
It is anticipated that the GP Academic Fellowships will lead to a new generation of General Practice academic researchers and teachers.
The Fellowship includes a year of academic training to enhance skills in research and teaching.
The Fellowships are aimed at those primarily interested in research, but they will be expected to develop skills and experience in both research and teaching during the post.
Research activities will be tailored to a fellow's interests and previous experience, and appropriate mentorship will be provided.
Who Can Apply?
- Suitable applicants will require to have completed ST3 before commencing the post.
- The post will be for one year and comprise 80% academic work in the University Department and 20% clinical work in a suitable practice.
- Some applicants may already have a Higher Degree but this will not be essential.
Research & Teaching
Research
Academic fellows should be able to demonstrate an interest in research and wish to work towards a higher degree (if not already in possession of one).
Applicants will need the potential to attract subsequent Fellowship funding to allow them to complete a higher degree.
The topic of the research project will depend on the GPAF’s interests and also, those of the potential supervisor.
There will be opportunities to gain experience in research design, data collection, analysis and writing for publication.
The GPAFs will also be expected to conduct and present their work at research meetings and also to write it up for publication under the guidance of a Senior Academic. All AFs will have a designated mentor.
There are extensive opportunities for primary care research within the Centre for Population and Health Sciences, and in collaboration with clinical researchers in other parts of the University of Glasgow.
Teaching
Modest input to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching will be expected of all candidates.
Clinical Duties
Arrangements will be made with a suitable practice for part-time clinical duties by agreement between the successful applicant, the Practice and the Head of the Academic Unit of General Practice and Primary Care.
Academic and clinical training support will be available to ensure that there is adequate balance between academic and clinical training.
SCREDS Experiences
What's it like to be a part of a research-rich learning and teaching environment?
Read some of our testimonials below from previous SCREDS participants.
Find out 'How to Apply'.
Dr Rachel Myles
Dr Gemma Currie
