Clinical Lecturer/Clinical Professor in Sexual Health and HIV

Ref Number
B02\-10674
Professional Expertise
Clinical
Department
School of Life \& Medical Sciences (B02\)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
See advert text
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
On site
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
28\-Jun\-2026
About us
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The UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) is at the heart of UCL’s Grand Challenge of Global Health. The Institute’s vision is for a world where international policy on global health is informed by world class research. IGH aims to support the development of robust solutions to aspects of the world’s major global health challenges through scholarly outputs, education, public engagement, translational research and ultimately by influencing public policy and professional practice.

The post is in the Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health in in the Department of Infection and Population Health. The Centre is dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases and improving sexual health outcomes. Alongside social and implementation science, our research spans clinical, behavioural, and population\-level interventions.

The Centre is closely linked to the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) which provides integrated sexual health (ISH) and BBV (HIV/hepatitis) services across north central London (Camden, Islington, Haringey, Barnet) and Surrey. Services include two large out\-patient clinics: Mortimer Market Centre and Archway Centre, a specialist ISH clinic at the Edgware Community Hospital, various community and out\-reach services.

About the role
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The Clinical Lecturer/Clinical Professor will be a member of the Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health with an honorary consultant contract at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL). The focus of their work will be to develop a programme of research in any of the areas of interest of the Centre, while contributing to the ongoing management of the large portfolio of studies undertaken in collaboration with our clinical service and research partners.

The work is expected to include observational and interventional clinical and epidemiological studies. The post holder will undertake teaching and research student supervision in the Institute for Global Health and have clinical responsibilities in the sexual health and/or HIV/BBV service at CNWL.

Appointment will be at Clinical Lecturer/Clinical Professor level on the academic career path; the level to be decided on appointment, dependent on experience and achievements to date.

The salary will be on the Clinical Academic Consultant pay scale.

CNWL operates a mentoring scheme for new consultants.

The Institute for Global Health support flexible working. The position is open to both full\-time and part\-time staff.

This role is available from Autumn 2026\. Shortlisted candidates will be required to have an AAC interview as part of the appointment process, with details on this to follow.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Fiona Burns on f.burns@ucl.ac.uk

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the IGH HR Team on IGH.HR@ucl.ac.uk

About you
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The post includes research, training, education, clinical and management responsibilities.

The successful candidate must have:

• Higher academic degree (MD or PhD, or in submission), or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications;


• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and completed General Professional Training, or equivalent ;


• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in an appropriate specialty via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview;


• Experience of clinical practice in HIV and sexual health ;


• Proven ability to attract grant funding and/or personal research support\*;


• Proven experience in the design and conduct of clinical research studies\*;


• A strong publication record of scientific publications in peer\-reviewed journals\*;


• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and or postgraduate levels\*;


• Principal criteria used to determine level of appointment

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)


• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme


• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)


• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan


• Immigration loan


• Relocation scheme for certain posts


• On\-Site nursery


• On\-site gym


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay


• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service


• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI\+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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