Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences

Are you passionate about medical research? Would you be interested in an opportunity to contribute and influence research and teaching within a new and growing Medical School? If so, this may be an opportunity for you

This role can be matched to the appropriate NHS Clinical pay scale for the successful candidate.

As Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the research profile of the School by using knowledge and experience of current clinical practice to produce research that is of international standard.
• Writing or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings in peer reviewed journals or using other appropriate media.
• Delivering and contributing to the design of high-quality, demand-driven, and student- centred taught programmes.
• Supervising undergraduate students during their student selected component module and individual research project.

What will you bring to the role?

• Current qualification, full registration with the GMC and current licence to practise in medicine
• In current clinical practice and commitment to remain in clinical practice for the duration of the KMMS contract
• A research or professional doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Possess in-depth specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching and research programmes in the medical school
• Evidence of income generation (e.g., through research grants, enterprise activity, consultancy, etc)

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the core values of KMMS. We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number KMMS-311-25

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

• Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made via the University's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Section

Kent and Medway Medical School

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£57,422 to £64,605 per annum pro rata

Grade

Grade 9

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

17.5

Contract Type

Fixed Term - Ends 30/03/2027

Release Date

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 23 November 2025 (unless otherwise stated*)

Interview Date

Tuesday 09 December 2025

Reference

KMMS-311-25