67 Academic Fellow jobs in the United Kingdom

NHS Lothian - University Hospitals Division
Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Clinical Teaching Fellow
Medicine for the Elderly & Stroke / Medical Education
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital

This clinical teaching fellow post provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team. You will work within the Medicine of the Elderly team providing comprehensive care to older adults with a range of medical conditions in inpatient and front door settings. You will join a team of around 24 other resident doctors including FY1, FY2, GPSTs, clinical fellows and registrars. You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor.

In addition to clinical work, this role will include 50% dedicated sessions in Medical Education, working within a supportive team led by Dr Rowan Harrison, Consultant Geriatrician and departmental Lead in Medical Education. You will be involved in the development and delivery of teaching for Year 4 medical students. Teaching delivery will include small group tutorials and bedside teaching sessions. In addition, there will be opportunities to work with Dr Harrison to develop resources and other methods of teaching, including simulation to improve the student experience.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

Closing Date 21/10/2025

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Dr Rowan Harrison (departmental Education Lead)

Dr Elizabeth Keane (Clinical Director)

via Secretary Ms Deborah Cherry (Tel: / email: )

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Part Time and Fixed Term

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 20 November 2025

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

This exciting post offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge clinical research on speech improvement in Parkinson's disease. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team investigating the use of experimental transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for speech enhancement as part of the UTTER-PD project, funded by the Health Innovation Partnership Fund. The project will be based in the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN) at the University of Reading, in collaboration with the Movement Disorders Clinic at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT).

The Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow will play a central role in co-designing and delivering experimental and clinical studies aimed at improving speech outcomes in people living with Parkinson's disease. The postholder will contribute to all stages of the research cycle, including:

• Preparing ethics applications and study documentation
• Participant recruitment and clinical assessments
• Experimental set-up, piloting, and data collection
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations, and dissemination activities

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop research and clinical skills in non-invasive brain stimulation, speech science, and neurodegenerative disorders, within a supportive and innovative research environment.

You will have:

• A PhD (or near completion) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
• Clinical and/or research experience in speech and language therapy, particularly in relation to neurological or neurodegenerative conditions
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience of engaging with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• The ability to organise, manage, and prioritise work effectively to meet research deadlines
• A collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork

Desirable experience includes:

• Registration with the HCPC and certification with the RCSLT
• Experience conducting research in NHS or clinical environments
• Familiarity with non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (e.g., tDCS, TMS)
• Skills in speech analysis software (e.g., Praat) or data programming (e.g., MATLAB)
• Experience supervising students or junior research staff

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and as such safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

Safeguarding Requirements and Responsibilities

• To undertake safeguarding training and follow the University's Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times.
• To consider Safeguarding in Risk Assessment processes for events and activities you deliver.
• To report any disclosures or concerns using the Safeguarding Incident Form and submit this to the UK Student Recruitment and Outreach team Designated Safeguarding Officer.

An Enhanced DBS with a adult barred list check is required for this position. This role is a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Please see these links for information on Safeguarding and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Procedure, including Recruiting ex-offenders principles.

Please see the job description and personal specification for further details.

Interview date:4th December 2025

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Dr. Fatemeh Mollaei

Contact Job Title: Lecturer

Contact Email address:

Alternative Contact Name: Dr. Aileen Ho

Alternative Contact Job Title: Professor

Alternative Contact Email address:

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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