Clinical Senior Lecturer with Interest in Heart - Glasgow, United Kingdom - University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Job Purpose

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College.

To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

To contribute to clinical care and leading service developments commensurate with clinical speciality under an NHS honorary contract at consultant level.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Academic

Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy. This work will be primarily in areas linked to heart failure and clinical trials.
To contribute to and further develop the clinical trial capabilities in the School/College in the areas of heart failure, related conditions, and comorbidities. This work will include the setting up, running of, and analysis of Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials and will utilise the school's expertise in cardiovascular imaging (e.g. cardiac MRI) and biomarker-based research.
Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

-6. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online

provision.

Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.
Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.
Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.
Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

Clinical

To contribute to clinical service provision at the level of Honorary Consultant in Cardiology with special interest in heart failure, within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Ensure compliance with annual appraisal and GMC/NHS revalidation. Participation in NHS/University Joint Appraisal Scheme is a condition of employment for all medical academic staff. In accordance with the Follett Report recommendations participation in a joint appraisal arrangement will be agreed locally.

Qualifications

Essential-A2. Requisite clinical qualification and certification for clinical practice at Consultant level in Cardiology the UK.
A3. Relevant and enduring membership of General Medical Council.
A4. Recognised expertise in heart failure and evidence that can develop new knowledge and understanding in this field.
A5. A thorough understanding of, and track record in, contributing to broader academic leadership and management at School/Service/College level.
A6. Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.
A7. Engagement with the current and future priorities of University/College/Service strategies, aims and ambitions.

Desirable
B1. Membership of a relevant professional body, if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential
C1. Proven ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.
C2. High quality clinical skills in the management of patients living with heart failure.
C3. Experience in planning and conducting randomised controlled trials in heart failure, related conditions, and comorbidities, including regulatory interactions.
C4. A strong body of work in randomised clinical trials including investigation of disease mechanisms and biomarker and imaging-based analyses.
C5. An ability to conduct, supervise and publish analyses of data