Clinical Lectureships (CLs) are specialty training posts that incorporate academic training. CLs spend 50% of their time undertaking specialist clinical training and 50% undertaking research training. The majority of CLs are employed by a university and hold an honorary contract in the NHS organisation in which they work; however, it is also possible for CLs to remain employed by their existing NHS organisation and hold an honorary contract with the university.
The arrangements regarding clinical and academic time for CL posts are agreed at a local level with academic and clinical leads, as well as the HEE local office. Academic time can be organised in various ways including, but not restricted to:
- 2 ½ days per week
- Monthly or yearly blocks
Medical CLs are aimed at those who are relatively advanced in their specialty training, dental CLs can allow entry to specialty training. CL applicants will have completed a research doctorate or equivalent and show outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine or dentistry.
The duration of a CL is for a maximum of four years or until CCT/CCST is reached, and it is expected that CLs will complete or be close to completing their specialty training during this period. Progression to CCT/CCST is competency based (not time-based) so having time protected for academic training should not affect CCT/CCST date provided the required clinical competencies are met. However, for some craft specialties clinical training may take longer.
Length of Funding: 4 years or until CCT (whichever is reached first)
Employer: Medical School
Honorary Contract: Trust
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