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Clinical Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Clinical Oncology

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Mar 20, 2017

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE

To strengthen the clinical academic base of Genito-urinary Oncology within the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, joining
an established Professor and Senior Lecturer in an academic GU Oncology team in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical
Sciences at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT). To undertake research in line
with the School's research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to School's
administration/outreach activity and to deliver and enhance clinical service.

RESEARCH

• Develop and contribute to the research strategies of the School and maintain a reputation as an expert in the clinical specialty.
• Securing external funding as a principal investigator from nationally and /or internationally competitive sources to develop and
support research programme.
• Continue to develop a record of high quality research outputs that are at an international level of excellence.
• Sustain high quality research-related contributions through conference papers and presentations.
• Supervise PhD and MD students, including clinical research fellows, to successful completion.
• Develop and facilitate a translational research portfolio as appropriate.
• Collaborate with others within the Centre, University and Trust to develop a strong research programme.
• Develop postgraduate research and training programmes for Fellows undertaking clinical training.
• Undertake Continuous Professional Development relevant to both the academic and clinical components of the post.

TEACHING

• Provide teaching in area of expertise in the undergraduate programmes in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences.
• Participate actively in postgraduate programmes/training within the School as appropriate.
• Contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the subject, school or faculty, ensuring that course design and delivery
comply with the appropriate benchmarks and regulations.
• Participate in the delivery of Student Selected Components or supervise Honours projects related to his / her area of
clinical/academic expertise and contribute, as appropriate, to the Intercalated BSc teaching programmes.
• Act as internal examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Undertake some teaching-related administrative tasks.
• Contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the subject, school or faculty, ensuring that course design and delivery
comply with the appropriate benchmarks and regulations.

CLINICAL

• Hold an Honorary Consultant contract in the appropriate specialty with the BHSCT which will involve a maximum of 5
Programmed Activities agreed through the annual, integrated job plan.
• Undertake clinical sessions appropriate to the specialty and as agreed on appointment/in the integrated annual job plan.
• Provide a professional service in an area of subspecialist interest of his/her choice.
• Undertake supervision, management and training of junior medical staff along with other professions associated with his / her specialist area.
• Comply with all health and safety policies, participate in the clinical and research governance framework of the HSC Trust and
comply with all legislation relating to the handling and storage of human tissues.
• Provide leadership in the delivery and integration of education and research between colleagues in the Trust(s) and University and
also with students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Participate in the consultant appraisal process appropriate for clinical academics, take part in continuing professional development
activities and additionally undertake medical and clinical audit and quality assurance activities as appropriate.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with ongoing teaching, research and related patient care.

Sample Job Plan

The successful applicant will have clinical sessions appropriate to the specialty and as agreed on appointment in the integrated annual job plan.
This post will comprise 10 programmed activities, of which 5 will be NHS PAs and 5 will be funded from academic sources. Clinical
PAs will include a maximum of 4.25 DCC and 0.75 SPA. The academic PAs will also include 0.75 SPA. The DCCs will be made up of
a combination of out-patient clinics, ward work and on-call, as appropriate. The sub-specialty area for clinics can be negotiated with
the appropriate Lead Physician for Specialty. The exact timings within the week will be determined in line with the successful
candidate's research and teaching areas.

Suitable office space and facilities with IT access will be made available at both the Belfast HSC Trust and University sites as
required. The consultant will have appropriate secretarial support.

General NHS Responsibilities

• Members of staff including clinical academic appointments are expected at all times to provide a caring service and to treat those
with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner. As with other staff the appointee will be expected to
demonstrate his / her commitment to the Trust by regular attendance and the efficient completion of all allocated tasks.
• All staff including clinical academics must comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care No Smoking Policy.
• All duties must be carried out in compliance with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Health and Safety Policy and statutory regulations.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Appointees are required to adhere to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of their employment.
• To ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in officers of the Trust and to maintain high standards of personal accountability,
staff including clinical academic appointments must abide by the Code of Business Conduct.
• Employees of the Trust including clinical academic appointments are required to support its Mission which states:- It is our
fundamental purpose in Belfast Health and Social Care Trust to provide the highest quality cost effective health care, as an
outstanding acute general hospital and tertiary referral centre, through exceptional service to our patients, staff and community in
an environment of education, teaching and research.
• The Trust is committed to providing safe and effective care for patients. To ensure this there is an agreed procedure for medical
staff that enables them to report, quickly and confidentially, concerns about the conduct, performance or health of medical
colleagues. All medical staff, practising in the Trust, should ensure that they are familiar with the procedure and apply it.

ADMINISTRATION

• Contribute significantly to the development and running of the School/area by taking on appropriate School co-ordinating roles.
Such duties may include, for example, Advisor of Studies, QAA Aspect Co-ordinator, Module/Year/Programme Co-ordinator or
other recognised official University roles.
• Play an important role in relevant aspects of administration within the School, the Centre for Cancer Research & Cell Biology and
as appropriate within the BHSCT. Additionally he/she may be asked to undertake other administrative duties by the University from time to time.
• Serve, as appropriate, on School/University/Trust committees.
• Take on administrative duties within the Belfast HSC Trust commensurate with his/her commitments and play a very significant
role with clinical colleagues in helping the development of relevant clinical services within the Belfast HSC Trust and any future
developments which emerge from the DHSSPS.
• Act as mentor or appraiser to University and clinical colleagues advising on their personal development and ensuring that that they
are meeting the standards required.
• Provide pastoral care for students within their supervision to ensure, as far as practicable, that relevant issues are dealt with in a
timely, sympathetic and effective manner.
• Contribute to the School's outreach strategy by designing or delivering Community outreach programmes and developing external links.

PLANNING AND ORGANISING

• Be involved in strategic planning for the School/work unit and may contribute to the University's strategic planning process.
• Plan, organise and deliver research, teaching, clinical service, consultancy etc and ensure that resources are available to support these.
• Contribute to the management of quality, audit and other external assessments.
• Undertake Continuous Professional Development relevant to both the academic and clinical components of the post.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (e.g. People, Finance, Equipment)

• Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, as course leader or equivalent, by for example
co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing
objectives and work plans.
• Develop and manage staff and resources, in support of research, teaching, clinical or outreach activities.
• Act as personal mentor to peers and colleagues.
• Contribute along with colleagues to the overall management of the Centre and clinical service in areas such as academic/business
planning, resource and budget planning.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Lead and develop national and international collaborations and networks to support programmes.
• Lead and develop internationally competitive (translational) research programmes.
• Lead and develop national/international profile.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Primary Medical Degree.
• Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent).
• Full Registration with the GMC.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Clinical Oncology or eligible for inclusion within six months of the interview date.
• FRCR or equivalent.
• Record of high quality publications at an international level of excellence in internationally recognised journals.
• Record of successfully obtaining significant research funding or other resources to underpin research, as appropriate to the
discipline, through competitive national or international peer-reviewed processes.
• Research profile that complements the research priorities of the Centre for Cancer Research & Cell Biology.
• Evidence of developing research methodologies, models, approaches and techniques.
• Experience of presenting at national and international meetings and conferences.
• Successful PhD supervision to completion as Primary Supervisor.
• Substantial teaching experience at University level.
• Evidence of contribution to the successful delivery, enhancements or review of particular modules.
• Experience of delivering high quality teaching as evidenced by positive feedback received from students, colleagues and external examiners.
• Clinical experience in relevant speciality and evidence of progression appropriate to career stage.
• Experience in the management of clinical service in the relevant specialty.
• Contribution to a wide range of administrative tasks in clinical and/or academic setting.
• Evidence of clinical/academic leadership including managing professional teams, leading initiatives, chairing/participation in
committees, contributing to strategy, participating and managing relevant aspects of clinical governance, audit and standards of care.
• Ability to be involved in productive external collaboration with industry/community organisations/other institutions.
• Ability to negotiate contracts independently or as a leader of a section in major projects.
• Ability to provide effective leadership for groups and activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources and/or the
reputation of the University.
• Understanding of resource management processes and skills to apply them effectively.
• Record of and commitment to continuing professional development.
• Good presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Ability to represent the School on a national and international basis.
• The ability to organise workload and prioritise competing demands.
• Ability to manage resources and staff.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for working collaboratively to advance the teaching and research priorities of the School and clinical service.
• Must be a team player who can develop effective internal and external research and where appropriate practice links.
• This position is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979 and any applicant who
is offered employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check/Criminal Records Bureau Check.
• Applicants must comply with the Terms and Conditions of the University’s substantive Clinical Academic Contract and the
Honorary Consultant Contract of the Relevant HSC organisation.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Completion of a PGCHET (or equivalent) or HEA membership.
• Experience in programme management and in the development and enhancement of undergraduate and/or postgraduate
curricula and assessment methods.
• Evidence of innovation in clinical care or health service development.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see the following link for the Job Description for Lecturer level.
http://knock.qub.ac.uk/itrent_web_rec_docs/17_105295-ClinicalLecturer-ClinicalOncology-GU.pdf

 

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