Associate Academic Fellow

Division of Population Medicine School of Medicine College of Biomedical and Life Sciences   This successful and established Scheme has been running for over twenty years, providing a rolling programme of two-year posts for four General Practitioners at any one time. It is based in Cardiff and South-East Wales, within the Division of Population Medicine which has an internationally competitive track record in research and makes a significant contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education.   The Scheme would suit any GP qualified to work in Wales who wants to learn about teaching, critical appraisal, and research. Post-holders have protected time and financial support to pursue a comprehensive programme of personal and professional development, whilst delivering much needed support to practices in disadvantaged areas to improve patient care.   No previous academic experience is required as there is a high level of support from senior staff, both academically, and clinically. In addition, the strong and cohesive team of Academic Fellows provides plenty of peer support.   46 Fellows have been, or are in post, the majority having achieved research publications, and postgraduate qualifications in a wide range of areas, and all have had valuable undergraduate teaching experience. To date 127 Academic Fellow attachments have supported practices to improve their patient care.   Typically an Academic Fellow will go on to practice in deprived areas while maintaining links with the Division of Population Medicine, in teaching and research. They also are highly likely to teach undergraduates in their practices and become GP trainers. Some have moved into Public Health and medical management. Several have secured prestigious externally funded research fellowships and completed PhDs.   Comments from an alumni survey: ‘This scheme has been pivotal in the career path I have taken’ ‘Probably the scheme was the most intense, exciting and satisfying 2 years of my working life so far!’ ‘I went on to complete my PhD and consider myself an academic GP as a result of the scheme.’ ‘The scheme enabled me to pursue a specialist interest in medical education by supporting me to achieve the MSc in medical education and providing opportunities in teaching within the University setting ‘ In a rapidly changing professional world this is an unrivalled opportunity to gain experience and qualifications that would prepare a GP for wider future professional opportunities. The post is based at the Heath Park site. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week and is fixed-term for 2 years and is available from 1st September 2024.   Salary : £39,371 - £68,166 per annum (Clinical Academic Salary Scale: D1) – Previous appointments were all made at the top of this scale.    Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Director (academicfellows@cardiff.ac.uk) to arrange an informal meeting pre-application.   To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, and for further information or to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above. Closing date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024   Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.