Multiple Long-Term Conditions PhD Programme for Health Professionals Fellow

Job Purpose The Clinical PhD Research Fellowships are fixed term 3-year appointments offering training, mentoring and support to health professionals undertaking a PhD on the topic of multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), also known as multimorbidity. The posts will be based in the University of Glasgow, University of Dundee, University of Edinburgh and University of St Andrews with potentially up to seven fellowships available across the 4 institutions this year. Our aim is to develop the next generation of leaders in MLTC discovery science research through identifying and developing highly skilled clinical practitioners into researchers who understand and use multiple methods to answer important clinical questions. The start of the fellowship is 1st August 2027. Where possible a 6-month preparatory period should begin at the start of February where successful candidates will work closely with allocated supervisors to develop the selected PhD project. We will work with Fellows and their employers to try to organise release from their current clinical duties for an equivalent to one day a week. Alternatively, based on Fellow needs, a slightly early start may be available to enable structured research skills development. Arrangements on the preparatory period will be discussed individually with recruited fellows and will be subject to their current employer’s agreement. The core post is a cohort-based 3-year PhD which funds a full-time salary (see details below), PhD fees and research costs. The successful candidate is expected to undertake a PhD during the term of the post, and to work clinically for up to one day per week or up to two days for craft specialities. We include health care professionals from the following professions: Medicine Nursing/Midwifery Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dietician) Pharmacy Dentistry Clinical Psychology Healthcare Scientists Medical applicants are welcome from ALL medical and surgical specialties (including General Practice). Medical applicants must be doctors in training (holding a National Training Number and be eligible for higher clinical training where relevant for their specialty) or be General Practitioners who have completed their training (post-CCT) normally in the last 4 years (full-time equivalent ie. may be >4 calendar years accounting for part-time working). Dentists, either in a training programme or within 4 years full-time equivalent of completing their training programme are eligible to apply. Doctors and dentists who are still in training will need to gain permission for time out of training from their Postgraduate Dean and must still be in training at the time of starting their PhD. Applicants from NMAHPS and all other clinical disciplines must have completed their professional training and at the point of application have a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent clinical experience after full registration and normally not more than 15 years post qualification as we are looking to develop the next generation of research leaders. The posts are not open to any clinician holding an NHS consultant post irrespective of clinical discipline. For all applicants, we will be looking for candidates with evidence of research or other relevant equivalent activity (for example, working in improvement/innovation, policy or management) before application.  Research activity may include work undertaken as an undergraduate; holding an intercalated BSc; by completion of a relevant Master's degree or other post-graduate qualification in an area of clinical relevance; or by participating in research including writing papers. All applicants must be registered with their appropriate discipline specific professional body within the UK (e.g. General Medical Council, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council) and be licensed to practice in the UK. How to apply To apply, please download a copy of the application form at the bottom of this screen. Once you have completed the form, click the Apply Now button at the side of your screen and upload a copy of the completed form under the 'Upload Application Form' section of your application. Important : Candidates should select 2 projects in order of preference. You MUST discuss your first preference project with the supervisory team (and ideally your second preference project) prior to submitting a formal application. They are expecting you to contact them. Details on the projects and supervisory teams are in the programme website : https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/mltc-phd/researchprojects/ Main Duties & Responsibilities 1. Undertake PhD training, normally devoting at least 80% of working time to the research programme, subject to programme requirements and operational needs. 2. Where applicable, undertake clinical duties alongside the PhD, normally up to a maximum of one day per week or in accordance with the requirements of the relevant clini