Academic GP Fellowship Scheme

Job Number: AC02771

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date 20-05-2018

Salary

Up to £56,875 per annum. PLUS a bursary of up to £10,000 per annum if working in specified Health Boards. Together with USS pension benefits.
 

Main Purpose of the Post

This exciting scheme that will provide an excellent career opportunity for newly qualified or established General Practitioners who want to gain knowledge and experience in medical education and research. In addition, it is hoped that the successful applicants will gain further higher qualifications in their field of interest. The posts commence in August 2018, but the starting date is flexible. Applicants wishing to pursue the Fellowship scheme on a less than full time basis are welcome to apply.

The Academic Fellows will be based in Swansea University Medical School for three days a week and for the other two days will be based in GP practices in Hywel Dda University Health Board, Powys Teaching Health Board or Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, providing support to a general practice to improve patient care and practice systems.

The programme lasts for two years; Fellows will be based for a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year in different practices (i.e. up to four practices during the programme). In view of the rurality of some areas of the practices involved in the Academic Fellowship scheme, suitable placements will be discussed with the successful applicants.

How to apply:

For full job details and to apply online please visit our vacancies page at http://www.swansea.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/details.php?nPostingID=9238&nPostingTargetID=19652&option=52&sort=DESC&respnr=1&ID=QHUFK026203F3VBQB7VLO8NXD&JOBADLG=UK&Resultsperpage=20&lg=UK&mask=suext.  Applications must be made through our website, via a CV and how I meet the specification.

Informal enquiries contact details and Further Information:

If you require any further details or wish to discuss the scheme in more detail, please e-mail Dr John Rees, Programme Director p.j.rees@swansea.ac.uk

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer aiming for diversity in our workforce.
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