Clinical Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology MRC-PHE Centre for Environment and Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine THE POST Title of Post: Clinical Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology School/Institute/Department: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health Main site of activity: St Mary’s Campus, Imperial College London Responsible to: Professor Paul Elliott, Head of Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Accountable to: Professor Paul Elliott, Head of Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Honorary Contract Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) Salary range: Clinical Academic scale £76,761- £103,490 per annum plus £2,162 London Allowance Contract: Full-time, permanent; applications for part-time/ flexible working will be considered BACKGROUND TO THE POST Applications are invited for clinical academics post as Clinical Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology within Imperial College’s School of Public Health (SPH). The post will be situated within the MRC-PHE Centre for Environment and Health, which is based at St Mary’s campus (Paddington), and is hosted by the School (see Further Particulars). 1
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Clinical Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology
MRC-PHE Centre for Environment and Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine
THE POST
Title of Post: Clinical Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology
School/Institute/Department: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health
Main site of activity: St Mary’s Campus, Imperial College London
Responsible to: Professor Paul Elliott, Head of Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Accountable to: Professor Paul Elliott, Head of Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Honorary Contract Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT)
Salary range: Clinical Academic scale £76,761- £103,490 per annum plus £2,162 London Allowance
Contract: Full-time, permanent; applications for part-time/ flexible working will be considered
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
Applications are invited for clinical academics post as Clinical Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology within Imperial College’s School of Public Health (SPH). The post will be situated within the MRC-PHE Centre for Environment and Health, which is based at St Mary’s campus (Paddington), and is hosted by the School (see Further Particulars).
The postholder will play a key role in the development of research programmes in non-communicable disease epidemiology with a focus on environmental, genetic, metabolic and molecular risk factors. The appointee will have proven expertise in the generation and analysis of complex, multi-omics and environmental data, and is expected to have a strong statistical/computational background. The Department has world-leading epidemiological resources with intense phenotyping on cardiometabolic traits and rich data on genetic, metabolomic and other omics data. The post-holder is expected to use these resources and to develop novel approaches to analyse multi-dimensional datasets in order to understand etiological pathways in relation to cardiometabolic and other non-communicable disease traits.
Following the School of Public Health’s success in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), where it was ranked joint top in the “Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care” Unit of
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Assessment, the School has recently made several new appointments, enhancing the already strong epidemiology group. In addition, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is currently recruiting to a new academic appointment at Chair/Reader level in biostatistics, with the expectation that the person appointed will have a strong epidemiological background and will be part of the wider group focused on the generation and analysis of complex, multi-omics data.
In addition to the main focus of the position to develop a high quality research programme in non-communicable disease (especially cardiometabolic) and molecular epidemiology, the appointee will undertake teaching in the School of Public Health. Additionally, the post holder will be required to share some commitment to the administrative activities associated with the busy academic and research-active environment of the School. Depending on background and experience, the postholder will have the opportunity to take a wider leadership role in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, the School of Public Health and more generally in the Faculty of Medicine. The post holder may also be required to undertake other duties, as required by the Head of Department and Head of the School. As this is a clinical position, the postholder will be expected to hold an honorary clinical contract within the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Part-time/flexible working will be considered and details can be discussed at interview.
NB. Details of Imperial College London and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are included in the Further Particulars.
THE POST – KEY RESULT AREAS, MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Research
To develop a broad range of research in non-communicable (especially cardiometabolic) and molecular epidemiology within the Department
To direct, lead or contribute to a research area (depending on experience) with scientists, clinicians, technicians and students at the highest level of scientific rigour.
To obtain funds for research, including grants from peer-reviewed, competitive grant-awarding bodies, and provide encouragement and guidance to junior research staff to do the same.
To manage research projects and resources. including staff, effectively and in line with relevant College and funder rules
To write reports for submission to research sponsors and to take part in audit. To publish research papers in high quality peer reviewed journals. To attend and present work at international conferences. Maintain a broad balanced and informed perspective of current scientific issues especially
those pertaining directly to the field of research. To develop contacts and build relationships within the College as well as with other research
organisations and with industry To collaborate with and strengthen links with colleagues within the Faculty of Medicine and
contribute to the research strategy of the Faculty and College. Contribute to scientific progress in the field as a whole by, for example, membership of expert
committees, editing specialist journals and refereeing funding applications. Contributing to public communications initiatives in order to facilitate greater public
engagement with science Ensuring all research is conducted in accordance with good practice and in compliance with
HEI policies and legal requirements. To collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the NHS Trust’s translational
research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
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Teaching and Training While the main focus of this position is research, teaching and training are an important component. The successful applicant will contribute to the successful educational programmes of the Imperial School of Public Health (the Master of Public Health and MSc in Epidemiology). The Imperial School of Public Health also runs a successful PhD programme and the post holder will be expected to supervise PhD students, and provide them with support and direction. The post holder may also be asked to contribute to undergraduate medical teaching, and supervise public health and primary care trainees during their attachments at Imperial College.
The post holder will be expected develop curricula and deliver lectures and assessments for postgraduate and undergraduate medical students within the Imperial School of Public Health.
To teach and examine courses at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – through lectures, seminars, tutorials, course work, clinical training and personal supervision.
To plan and review own approach to teaching. To act as a coach and role model through excellent practice and mentoring colleagues. To undertake the supervision of PhD candidates. To provide pastoral support for students and post-doctoral, non-tenured research staff in
training. To contribute to curriculum development. To contribute to the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment,
depending on experience.
Staff Management
To take responsibility for the appointment, management and development of College staff, in line with College policy and procedure.
To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. To be responsible for the annual appraisal of academic/research staff for whom the post
holder is responsible as delegated by the Head of School/Institute/Department, all doctors in training, Trust doctors and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Division Director/Clinical Director/General Manager.
For clinical appointees, an initial job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate prior to that individual taking up the post. This job plan will be reviewed as part of the annual job planning process.
The post holder if appointed as Consultant in Public Health will be expected to also:
Participate in the organisation’s staff appraisal scheme and ensure appraisal and development of any staff for which s/he is responsible
Contribute actively to the training programme for Foundation Year Doctors/ Specialty Registrars in Public Health and academic clinical fellows as appropriate, and to the training of practitioners and primary care professionals within the locality
Pursue a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements, or other recognised body, and undertake revalidation, audit or other measures required to remain on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or the UK Public Health (Specialist) Register or other specialist register as appropriate.
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Practise in accordance with all relevant sections of the General Medical Council’s Good Medical Practice (if medically qualified) and the Faculty of Public Health’s Good Public Health Practice.
These professional obligations will be reflected in the clinical job plan. The post-holder may also have external professional responsibilities, e.g. in respect of training or work for the Faculty of Public Health. Time allocation for these additional responsibilities will need to be agreed with the line manager.
Strategy and Business Planning
To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the Academic Department, Clinical Division and NHS Trust where appropriate.
To make a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the appropriate research sections of the Department and colleagues in other parts of the Faculty and wider College.
To play an active part in the strategic planning of financial, staff and research resources. To represent the Department, Faculty and College at external meetings, as appropriate. To represent the NHS Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings,
as delegated by the Clinical Division Director/Clinical Director.
Leadership and Team Working
To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, academic teams, the Department, Faculty, College, clinical teams, the NHS Trust and when participating in national/international initiatives.
To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
To chair regular meetings for the specialties. To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving
appropriate parties. To adhere to College/NHS Trust guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Management and Administrative duties
To lead, play an active part in or contribute to the management of financial, staff and research resources (depending on level of appointment), in line with College policy and procedure.
To undertake any other appropriate administrative duties, as required.
Other responsibilities
To observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Imperial Expectations (for new leaders, managers and supervisors), Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking.
Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-
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bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information which can be found at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-resources/procedures/recruiting-staff/disclosure-and-barring-service/
To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
In leadership, management and supervisory roles, new members of staff will be required to familiarise themselves with Imperial’s Expectations, which will help them fulfill their role at the College. More information can be found at the following web page: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-resources/working-at-imperial/imperial-expectations/
APPRAISAL AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW SYSTEMS
A system of joint Academic/NHS Appraisal is in place for all Consultant Clinical Academic staff of Imperial College London with honorary contracts at local NHS Trusts. This is conducted on an annual basis in conjunction with a review of the post holder’s job plan. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the Consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.
The post holder is expected to comply with requirements of revalidation process established within the Trust.
JOB PLAN
A formal job plan will be agreed annually between the post holder, the Head of Department and Clinical Division Director, on behalf of the Medical Director. The example given below is not designed to be exhaustive.
The post holder, the Head of Department and the Clinical Division Director/ Chief of Service will review the job plan annually in line with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of employment. Either may propose amendment of the job plan.
Programmed Activities (PAs)
For a whole-time contract: A total of 10 PAs
Academic Activities 8 PAs per week (including research, teaching and administrative responsibilities)
Clinical Activities 1 PA per week (including clinical and clinically related activity)
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Supporting Professional Activities 1 PA per week (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, educational supervision of junior staff and CPD)
Outline Job Plan
As discussed above, the clinical sessions and therefore the individual job plan will vary depending on any specific interests / requirement of the successful candidate and would be finalised on appointment depending on the needs of the clinical services. An example job plan has been included as an indication.
The post holder will have office facilities and access to administrative support at the St Mary’s Campus, and at his/her clinical workplace as determined by the Trust. The postholder may also be required to work at other Imperial College campuses; full support will be provided.
The School of Public Health was originally awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award in 2010 and the award was renewed in 2014: http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Imperial.
The successful candidate will be expected to observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Imperial Expectations, Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking.
He/she will need to accept/undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to the role, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).
Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in its Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.
The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed
essential, all animals in the College’s care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-integrity/animal-research/
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Imperial ExpectationsThese are the 7 principles that Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are expected to follow: 1) Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity 2) Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams 3) Consider the thoughts and expectations of others 4) Deliver positive outcomes5) Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination 6) Support and develop staff to optimise talent 7) Work in a planned and managed way
Applicants seeking appointment to Clinical posts (Honorary Consultant) in Public Health level should also refer to the Supplementary Person Specification in Appendices 1 and 2. Particular attention should be paid to the section on Education/Qualifications, and the accompanying shortlisting notes.
Clinical Senior Lecturer
Criteria for Selection
Essential Desirable
Professional training and qualifications
For clinical applicants: An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or
equivalent.) Considerable post-doctoral research
experience Appropriate specialist qualification Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC
Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists
CCT(see also Appendices for applicants with Certification in Public Health - CPH)
Research Experience
Show promise to become a future leader in the field
Be developing a national reputation in the field Show evidence of contribution to the
development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring
Substantial postdoctoral experience Have experience of planning and developing
projects, and preparing grant applications for submission
Wide knowledge of the techniques and methodology required to carry out the
Experience of Training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students/staff
Ability to teach students at Masters levelClinical experience and effectiveness
Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a special interest
Evidence of expertise in the field of public health and/or epidemiology
Additional clinical experience/training
Management and administrative experience
Be able to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively
Have a high level of analytical capability Have started to develop skills in leading,
motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
Evidence of management and administration experience
Personal attributes
Enthusiasm for science with a willingness to take risks and insight to see paths to high scientific achievement in areas relevant to epidemiological research
Good leadership skills with evidence of ability to lead people and build an excellent research team
Ability to work under pressure Ability to take critical and timely decisions Good organisational and management skills Supportive and tolerant Tenacity and resilience Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Proactive and independent thinker Energy, vision, and the ability to self-motivate
and to motivate others Ability to communicate effectively with
colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, students and other agencies
Completed special skills modules appropriate to the post
Applicants should note that it may be necessary to disclose personal data and sensitive personal data between relevant organisations during the recruitment and selection process; for example, between the College and a particular NHS Trust in order to determine seniority and starting salary.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – SEE APPENDIX 3
APPLICATIONS
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APPENDIX 1: CORE AND DEFINED COMPETENCY AREAS FOR APPOINTMENTS AT CLINICAL SENIOR LECTURER (HONORARY CONSULTANT) IN PUBLIC HEALTH
CORE COMPETENCY AREAS
Surveillance and assessment of the population’s health and well-being
To ensure the proper design, development and utilisation of information and intelligence systems to underpin public health improvement and action for the population across disciplines and organisations.
To receive, interpret, provide and advise on highly complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the Local Authority, NHS and voluntary organisations.
To ensure the use of the best available evidence base to support the assessment of health needs, health inequalities, health impact assessment and the identification of areas for action within the local population.
To write and/or contribute to national and local policy forming reports on the health of the population
Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services
To provide expert public health advice and leadership to support and inform an evidence-based approach within ethical frameworks for commissioning and to develop high quality equitable services, across primary, secondary and social care, and across sectors including local authorities, voluntary organisations and others, in potentially contentious and hostile environments where barriers to acceptance may exist.
To be responsible for leading on service development, evaluation and quality assurance governance in specific areas and for preparing and adjusting action plans in line with changing needs and changing geographical boundaries.
To provide expert advice to support evidence based commissioning, prioritisation of services for the population (and in some circumstances for the individual) in order to maximise opportunities for health.
Policy and strategy development and implementation
To lead on behalf of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on the communication, dissemination and implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, with delegated authority to deliver key public health targets.
To act in an expert advisory capacity on public health knowledge, standards and practice, across the spectrum of public health at Board or equivalent level.
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To be responsible for the development and implementation of multi-agency long-term public health programmes as required, based on identification of areas of potential health improvement, the diversity of local needs and the reduction of inequalities.
To ensure proper linkages between the health agenda and strategies related to the wider determinants including for example, community safety, the environment and sustainability.
Leadership and collaborative working for health
To take the lead role on behalf of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary short and long-term strategic plans for securing health improvement both in the general population and in vulnerable groups at high risk of poor health and reduced life expectancy, in partnership with a range of agencies such as those in the statutory, non-statutory, voluntary and private sectors and by taking lead responsibility with a defined local authority. This requires the ability to work cross-directorate and across other agencies and voluntary organisations.
To work with primary care professionals and community staff to raise awareness of their public health role.
To lead on the integration of health, social services and voluntary organisations to promote effective joint working to ensure delivery of the wider government targets.
To influence external agencies in their public health policy decisions by working with complex professional, managerial and population groups and other organisations in the statutory, non-statutory and private sectors.
DEFINED COMPETENCY AREAS
Health Improvement
To be responsible for designated areas of health improvement programmes, public health surveillance, population screening or geographical areas.
To take a leadership role in specified areas with local communities and vulnerable and hard to reach groups, helping them to take action to tackle longstanding and widening health inequality issues, using community development approaches as appropriate.
To provide expert knowledge to ensure effective community involvement with regard to all the work of the organisation including commissioning and prioritising high cost services and to ensure that policies and strategies are interpreted, developed and implemented at all levels.
Health Protection
To take responsibility for safeguarding the health of the population in relation to communicable disease, infection control and environmental health, including delivery of immunisation targets.
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To take part in local arrangements and contributing to the on call rota for the effective control of communicable disease, environmental hazards to health and emergency planning, as detailed in local health protection agreements.
To communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide audience including the media and the public to change practice in highly challenging circumstances such as communicable disease outbreaks, chemical incidents, immunisation and screening.
Service Improvement
To provide expert advice to support evidence based commissioning, prioritisation of health and social care services for the population (and in some circumstances provide highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence for individual patients) in order to maximise opportunities for health.
To be responsible for implementation of NICE and National Service Frameworks or equivalent national standards, guidance and frameworks.
To lead the developments of clinical networks, clinical governance and audit.
To review evidence and provide highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence for individual patients.
Public Health Intelligence
To analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to make recommendations and inform decision making which has long term impacts.
To compare, analyse and interpret highly complex options for running projects identified as key public health priorities, and communicate this information across organisations and the local community.
To present, analyse and communicate knowledge in a way that appeals to diverse groups, influences decision-making and supports community engagement.
To be responsible for the identification and implementation of appropriate health outcome measures, care pathways, protocols and guidelines for service delivery across patient pathways for the local population.
To work with the information and intelligence are of Public Health England and other organisations to strengthen local, regional and national public health intelligence and information capacity.
Academic Public Health/ Research and Development
To undertake and commission literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required to inform equitable service and reduce health inequalities. This may
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involve taking the lead on R&D public health and related activities.
To develop links with local universities to ensure the work of the organisation is based on a sound research and evidence base.
To develop public health capacity through contributing to education and training and development within the Directorate, and within the wider public facing workforce.
Medically qualified members of the public health team are expected to play certain roles in medical leadership, in relationships with the medical profession and in bringing a medical perspective to public health advice. A medically qualified holder of this post would be expected to share these roles with other medically qualified members of the team.
APPENDIX 2: SUPPLEMENTARY PERSON SPECIFICATION AND SHORTLISTING NOTES
CLINICAL SENIOR LECTURER (HONORARY CONSULTANT) IN PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPORTANT: This person specification contains changes introduced in amendments made to the NHS (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales which came into force during 2005.
Education/Qualifications Essential Desirable
Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists
X
If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice
X
Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers [see shortlisting notes below for additional guidance]
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Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements
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or other recognised body
MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment X
Personal qualities
Strong commitment to public health principles X
Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty
X
Adaptable to situations, able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
X
Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
X
Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative X
High standards of professional probity X
Experience
Project management skills X
Staff management and training X
Practical experience in facilitating change X
Budget management skills X
Training and mentoring skills X
Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc
X
Skills
Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills X
Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media)
X
Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills X
Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances
X
Good presentational skills (oral and written) X
Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved
X
Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills X
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using qualitative and quantitative data
Computer literate X
Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies X
Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations)
X
Resource management skills X
Knowledge
High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.
X
Understanding of NHS and local government cultures, structures and policies
X
Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice
X
Understanding of social and political environment X
Understanding of interfaces between health and social care X
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Shortlisting notes
The Faculty of Public Health advises that in order to be shortlisted for a Clinical Senior Lecturer (honorary consultant) post applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UK Public Health (Specialist) Register (UKPHR) must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that an application for inclusion on one of these specialist registers is in progress as follows:
1. Applicants in training grades
Public health Specialty Registrars in a recognised UK public health training scheme must provide evidence to confirm that they are within SIX months of award of their certificate of completion of training (CCT) and inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR for public health specialists at the date of interview (i.e. the expected date of award of their CCT must fall no more than six months after the date of interview). Please note that from January 2005 in England, May 2005 in Scotland and November 2005 in Northern Ireland and Wales, this period has been extended from the three months required previously. The documentary evidence should be:
Either a ARCP 6/RITA Form G (Final Record of Satisfactory Progress) or a letter from the postgraduate dean (or Faculty Adviser) specifying the expected date for completion of training (which must be not more than six months after the date of interview).
2. Applicants in non training grades
2.1 Doctors (i.e. medical practitioners)
Doctors outside recognised UK public health training schemes fall into a number of categories:
➢ those who have trained outside the UK, who may have specialist training and qualifications which they are seeking to have recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) in order to gain registration with the GMC: these doctors may be shortlisted according to the following 2005 guidance from the Department of Health and Scottish Executive which indicates that There will be some instances (for example when considering applicants trained outside the UK) where an AAC may choose to interview a candidate prior to [GMC] Specialist Register entry. In these circumstances, it will wish to be satisfied that subsequent Specialist Register entry is likely. Employers should ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence that he/she has submitted an application to the GMC which is eligible for consideration at the time of application (for shortlisting).
➢ those who have not completed specialist training in the UK who are seeking entry to the GMC Specialist Register through the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration route (formerly Article 14 of the European Specialist Medical Qualifications Order (ESMQO)), which allows the GMC to consider not only training but also relevant experience: these doctors may have trained in or outside of the UK. Again, employers should ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence that he/she has submitted an application to the GMC which is eligible for consideration at the time of application (for shortlisting).
2.2 Applicants from a background other than medicine
➢ Other than trainees (see 1 above), applicants from a background other than
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medicine would normally be expected to have gained full specialist registration with the UKPHR. However, exceptionally, individuals who can demonstrate that they have submitted a portfolio application to the UKPHR may be considered for shortlisting. Suitable evidence will be a letter from the UKPHR acknowledging receipt of the portfolio application.
➢ Other than trainees (see 1 above), applicants from a background in public health dentistry must be included in the GDC Specialist List in dental public health. However, those who can demonstrate that they have submitted an application for inclusion on the GDC specialist list in public health dentistry may be considered for shortlisting. Employers should ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence that he/she has submitted an application to the GDC which is eligible for consideration at the time of application (for shortlisting).
Employers are advised that individuals should not take up Clinical Senior Lecturer (honorary consultant) in public health medicine or Clinical Senior Lecturer (honorary consultant) in public health posts (including DPH posts) until such point as they have gained entry to the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UK Public Health (Specialist) Register. Although applicants will be able to provide documentary evidence that an application is in progress, no guarantee can be made as to the outcome of an application to the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers.
The above guidance applies to applications for both general and defined specialist registration with the UKPHR. Individuals with defined specialist registration are eligible for consideration for shortlisting for, and appointment to, Clinical Senior Lecturer (honorary consultant) posts including those at DPH level. In all appointments, employers will wish to ensure that an applicant’s areas of competence meet those required in the person specification.
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APPENDIX 3
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A full set of terms and conditions will be given to the successful candidate, together with the College’s most important policies which affect staff. The principal terms and conditions are as follows:
Clinical Posts:
For staff who will hold an honorary consultant contract, appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the new Consultant Clinical Academic pay scale according to seniority. Calculation of basic salary and pay thresholds are based on the level of seniority of the applicant's service. The starting salary for this post is £76,761- £103,490 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance per annum.
Annual cost of living increases will be determined in line with the recommendations of the Universities and Colleges Employers’ Association’s Clinical Academic Staff Salaries Committee (CASSC).
Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). This appointment is subject to a satisfactory standard. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 0870 90 90 811. You may also wish to view the College’s policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information
Clinical academic appointments are conditional on medical clearance by the College Occupational Health Service and by the relevant Trust’s Occupational Health Service that the candidate is fit for the employment.
Clinical academic staff are entitled to paid annual leave and are encouraged to take it. Additional leave may also be taken for conferences, networking and to pursue research and collaborative interests. Academic staff normally take leave during College vacations. All leave is taken by arrangement with the Head of Department in the light of academic and departmental requirements.
Personal annual leave entitlement is 30 days (pro rata for part-time staff).
Staff are also entitled to 10 days public holidays per annum (including two statutory days).
All Staff:
Salaries are payable on the 24th day of each month (the exception being December) by transfer to a bank or building society account. Deductions in respect of income tax and National Insurance contributions will be made from salaries at the statutory rates.
All staff have a probationary period of six months, with the exception of Non-Clinical Lecturers and Senior Lecturers (Clinical and Non-Clinical) who normally serve three years. Clinical Lecturers normally serve one year.
College closure days are allocated in addition to public holidays at Christmas and Easter. There is no obligation for staff to take days during college closure dates but if you do, this must be taken as part of your annual leave entitlement.
The occupational pension scheme is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Staff who are
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already members of the Federated Superannuation System for Universities (FSSU) or the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (NHSPS) may, if they are still eligible, retain their membership in these schemes.
Unless stated otherwise in the offer of employment, or agreed by the head of department, the appointment may be terminated by either side by giving a minimum of three months’ notice in writing. For academic members of staff who wish to give notice of their intention to resign from the College the last day of service should fall on one of the following dates: 31 December; 31 March; 30 June or 30 September or at the end of a term by agreement with the Head of Department.
HCPH (Health and Care Professions Councils) GENERAL CONDITIONS
Indemnity
As the post holder will only be indemnified for duties undertaken on behalf of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust the post holder is strongly advised to ensure that he/she has appropriate professional defence organisation cover for duties outside the scope of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and for private activity within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. For on call duties provided to other organisations as part of cross cover out of hours arrangements the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has confirmed that those organisations will provide indemnity for the post holder. These arrangements may differ across the four countries.
Confidentiality
The postholder has an obligation not to disclose any information of a confidential nature concerning patients, employees, contractors or the confidential business of the organisation.
Public Interest Disclosure
Should the postholder have cause for genuine concern about an issue (including one that would normally be subject to the above paragraph) and believes that disclosure would be in the public interest, he or she has a duty of candour and should have a right to speak out and be afforded statutory protection and should follow local procedures for disclosure of information in the public interest.
Data protection
If required to do so, the postholder will obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word processor in a fair and lawful way. The postholder will hold data only for the specified registered purpose and use or disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Health and safety
Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and its amendments and by food hygiene legislation to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe condition for employees, patients and visitors.
Smoking policy (amend as appropriate)
The employing organisation has a policy that smoking is not allowed in the work place.
Equal opportunities policy
It is the aim of the employing organisation to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or disability or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, there is an Equal Opportunities Policy in place and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
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Further Particulars
Imperial College London is one of the world’s leading science-focused universities, committed to making advances in research and education for the benefit of society.
Multi-cultural, global in outlook and reach, Imperial consistently achieves high ranking nationally and internationally.
The College has three faculties: Engineering, Medicine and Natural Sciences, a Business School, and a significant number of interdisciplinary research centres that address today’s great challenges, such as climate and environmental change, energy supply, security and global health. The College also establishes partnerships with other global institutions where synergies and opportunities exist.
The President, Professor Alice Gast, is the academic head and chief executive officer, overseeing all functions and with a particular focus on the College’s strategic affairs and development.
The Provost, Professor James Stirling, is responsible for delivering and enhancing the academic mission in education, research and translation. .
The Mission
Our mission is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society and to develop the next generation of researchers, scientists, engineers and academics. More can be read about the College’s 2015-2020 strategy here: Imperial College 2015-2020 Strategy
Established in 1907 in London’s scientific and cultural heartland in South Kensington, the College was initially formed through a merger of the Royal College of Science, the City and Guilds College and the Royal School of Mines. The Faculty of Medicine and Imperial College School of Medicine resulted from the merging of St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, the National Heart and Lung Institute, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School. More recently, Imperial College Healthcare, the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), was established. The College is also a founding partner of the Francis Crick Institute, an inter-disciplinary medical research institute, opened in 2016.
The Business School is another key player, offering a full range of courses and degrees, and conducting research that benefits from being in the world’s leading financial and business capital. It consistently ranks in the top five Business Schools in the UK and Europe, and top ten worldwide.
Location
The College has one of the largest university estates in the UK, with seven London campuses and one outside London:
South Kensington - the main campus, set in a cultural centre known for arts, science and music; Five hospital campuses at Charing Cross, St Mary’s, Chelsea and Westminster, the
Hammersmith and the Royal Brompton; White City – a new campus and an innovation and translation hub for collaborative, multi-disciplinary
research, postgraduate study, housing state-of-the-art facilities, as well as student accommodation. Silwood Park - outside London, near Ascot, this postgraduate campus, set in 250 acres of natural
parkland, housts Ecology, Biology and the Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment initiative.
Facts and Figures
The College: is home to 17,000 students and 8,000 staff (half of whom are research and academic staff); ranks consistently in the top 5 universities in Europe and top 10 worldwide; awards around 6,700 degrees annually; attracts undergraduates from over 125
countries and staff with 117 different nationalities;
Places excellence in education at the core of its ethos, as reflected in annual UK and international rankings. Find out how Imperial performed most recently
Has the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. More about how the College performed in the Research Excellence Framework ;
has one of the highest incomes in the UK Higher Education sector;
holds an Institutional Silver Athena Swan award, recognising women's academic careers in science, technology and engineering
claims many distinguished members, including 14 Nobel laureates, two Fields Medallists, and members of the Royal Society and National Academies.
Research, Translation and ImpactThe quality of the College’s research has been judged consistently to be of the highest international standard and the proportion of income from research grants and contracts is one of the highest of any UK university.
The concentration and strength of research in science, engineering, medicine and business gives the College a unique and internationally distinctive research presence. Interdisciplinary institutes at the College provide a focal point to harness research that seeks solutions to grand challenges, such as improving global health, tackling climate change, finding sustainable sources of energy and addressing security challenges.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 marked the College’s best ever performance in a national research assessment. In addition to having the greatest concentration of high-impact research in the UK, eight out of fourteen areas assessed are top or joint-top for “outstanding” or “very considerable” impact; 91% of the research is “world-leading”; nine of fourteen research areas were in the top three, and two took the top spot, namely: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, and Civil and Construction Engineering. Finally, 92% of eligible staff took part in the assessment, one of the highest proportions of any UK university.
International collaborations provide further opportunities, and include the College’s Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, and Biobank Qatar, a unique initiative to establish the largest population-based study in the region addressing chronic diseases.
The College’s entrepreneurial drive to produce world-class research with optimum impact has resulted in many recent initiatives such as the DNA Synthesis and Construction Foundry which uses synthetic biology technology to address global problems, the Centre for Blast Injury Studies, the Dyson School for Design Engineering and the Data Science Institute. The Brevan Howard Centre for Finance opened in 2014 to spearhead cutting-edge research in financial market behaviour and serves as a bridge between the Business School and the business world.Effective commercialisation of intellectual property is central to the College’s aim to maximise the impact of its research. Imperial Innovations commercialises technologies and discoveries emanating from the College. The College continually seeks out and develops links with industry and engages in corporate partnerships to maximise opportunities, synergies, and research translation.
The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we are determined to evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/
Learning and Teaching
Students are immersed in a stimulating learning environment that encourages them to look beyond their chosen discipline. Education opportunities offering insights into global issues and fostering group working are open to all undergraduates, broadening their team working skills and business understanding and equipping them for their future careers. Over a third of students are postgraduates.
The Graduate School is the focus of postgraduate education and research; it maintains, enhances and monitors quality, best practice, and initiates new programmes particularly those with an interdisciplinary slant. The postgraduate provision uses work-based training, and first-hand experience of new and emerging research to prepare students for the job market. Many courses are multidisciplinary.
The College’s most recent Education and Student Strategy is a comprehensive plan to achieve international recognition in four areas: as a global community of the most talented students; for commitment to innovation in learning and teaching and in the wider student experience; for providing a distinctive education; for outstanding academic and professional service infrastructure.
The Centre for Educational Development raises the profile of, and underpins learning, teaching and educational development throughout the College. Newly-appointed non-clinical lecturers are expected to develop and expand their teaching skills, and there are many learning and teaching activities for more experienced staff.
The College continually seeks to engage with, and establish collaborations with other organisations to take advantage of research opportunities and synergies, as well as expanding its influence in education. In 2013 the
College formed a joint initiative with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to open the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Each year, 750 students will enroll in Medicine and 2018 will the first intake graduate.
Supporting our Staff
The College is very proud of its staff, of their many talents, contributions to world class research and to teaching some of the brightest students in the world. We offer extensive support for them to pursue their research including Faculty-based research services teams, central strategy, research proposal and intellectual property guidance, scholarly communication and open access and research data management. Teaching and postgraduate supervision is also strongly supported and continuously strengthened, through training programmes and workshops.
The President’s annual awards for Excellence in Research, Excellence in Teaching, Pastoral Care, Research Student Supervision, and Supporting the Student Experience recognise those who have made outstanding contributions. Some of the ways we offer a supportive environment include:
Pride in the work of our staff and the College: An inclusive, supportive, multi-cultural community where every individual feels that they belong A community where all interactions are respectful and where every role is recognised as being
important to the College's mission
The development of staff and their high performance potential: An academic promotion framework to recognise academic success and growth in roles, specialist
expertise and responsibilities Talent programmes to support progression and strengthen existing high performance, such as the
Academic Leadership Programme and the Female Academics’ Development Centre which offers targeted support, career guidance and mentoring
A skills development programme to enhance potential and meet the College’s strategic objectives Faculty-specific learning and teaching development programmes An annual personal review and development discussion for all staff, followed by regular feedback
A minimum of five days per annum development time tailored to an individual's role and career path
Sector leading pay and benefits: A competitive pay and benefits package, commensurate with our position as a leading UK University,
as well as and has a generous annual leave package.
Support for well-being: Many initiatives to support staff in their personal life (flexible working, support networks, childcare and
eldercare) as well as active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as free health checks for over 50s and interest free loan for the purchase of a bicycle to encourage cycling to work for fitness.
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Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.
THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Overview
The Faculty of Medicine is the largest of the College’s academic groupings and is one of Europe’s largest medical institutions in terms of its staff and student numbers and its research income.
The Faculty is home to more than 2,500 staff, 2,200 undergraduate students and 1,500 postgraduate students. The Faculty’s turnover is approximately £300 million, with £200 million in turnover on research grants and contracts. The Faculty is organised in five world-class Departments:
• Department of Medicine
• Department of Surgery and Cancer
• Institute of Clinical Sciences
• School of Public Health
• National Heart and Lung Institute
In addition, the Faculty hosts the Institute of Global Health Innovation, which works to improve global healthcare and reduce global health inequalities through evidence-based innovation.
The Institute of Clinical Sciences
The Institute of Clinical Sciences (ICS) is one of five departments within the Faculty of Medicine. It includes the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS), a core-funded institute of the MRC whose principle investigators, postdocs and students work alongside ICS researchers and affiliated investigators from other departments and faculties. ICS scientists are grouped into two research divisions: Imaging Sciences and Molecular Sciences.
The Faculty is spread across seven West London campuses, including a significant presence at the following hospital sites: Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Northwick Park, Royal Brompton and St Mary’s.
Schools, Institutes and Departments Head of Department
Department of Medicine Professor Martin Wilkins
Department of Surgery and Cancer Professor Jeremy Nicholson
School of Public Health Professor Deborah Ashby (Interim)
National Heart and Lung Institute Professor Sian Harding (Interim)
Institute for Clinical Sciences Professor Amanda Fisher
Institute of Global Health Innovation Professor the Lord Ara Darzi
Faculty of Medicine Executive Team
Faculty of Medicine Executive Team
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Professor Jonathan Weber (Acting)
Vice-Dean for Education and Institutional Affairs
Professor Des Johnston
Vice-Dean for Research Professor Martin Wilkins
Vice-Dean for Institutional Affairs Professor Clare Lloyd
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
On 1 October 2007, the UK’s first Academic Healthcare Science Centre (AHSC) was established in North West London when Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was created by merging the Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s and Charing Cross Hospitals) and St Mary’s NHS Trust (St Mary’s Hospital), and integrating with Imperial College London. The Trust is now the largest in the country with an annual turnover of over £780 million, approximately 10,000 staff, and it sees over 500,000 patients a year.
The creation of the AHSC is a major advance for patient care, clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation. The fusion of the different strands of our work and the achievements that can now be realised will lead to significant benefits for patients and greater advances in healthcare than could be delivered apart.
Collectively the three organisations already have a world-leading reputation. Hammersmith and St Mary’s Trusts have two of the highest clinical ratings in the country, rated second and third best Trusts for clinical performance, quality of care and safety.
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Mission of the AHSC
To lead the world in improving human health and to be universally recognised as one of the world's top academic health sciences centres. It will achieve this by providing world-class healthcare for our patients through excellence in research, education and training.
Biomedical Research Centre
The Trust was awarded the status of a generic Biomedical Research Centre by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) in 2006 for its excellence in translational and clinical research – one of only 5 in the UK. This award was successfully renewed in 2011 to fund a further five years from April 2012.
Clinical Divisions
The clinical services of the Trust are organised into 4 Clinical Divisions which are clinician led and have the autonomy to organise themselves into optimum vehicles for the delivery of world class, integrated research and healthcare.
Board MembersChairman Sir Richard SykesDeputy Chairman Sir Gerald AcherInterim Chief Executive Professor Julian Redhead Interim Medical Director (Professional Development, Education and Research)
Professor Tim Orchard
Interim Medical Director (Quality, Safety and Strategy)
Dr William Oldfield
Director of Nursing Ms Janice SigsworthChief Financial Officer Mr Richard Alexander
Clinical Divisions Divisional DirectorMedicine Professor Tim OrchardSurgery and Cancer and Cardiovascular Dr Katie UrchWomen’s and Children’s Professor TG Teoh
Non-executive DirectorsProfessor Andrew Bush
Peter GoldsbroughSarika Patel
Dr Andreas RaffelNick Ross
Victoria Russell
Executive TeamDirector of Communications Ms Michelle DixonDirector of Governance and Assurance Cheryl PlumridgeChief Information Officer Kevin JarroldDirector of People and Organisational Development Jayne MeeDirector of Strategy Ian Garlington
