Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Emergency Medicine with a track record in emergency medicine research. The candidate's research interests are expected to align with research activity within the Medical School especially that within PRIME Centre Wales and/or the Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research (https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/urgentout-of-hours/emergency-department-ed/the-welsh-centre-for-emergency-medicine-research/). PRIME Centre Wales is a research centre focussing on primary and emergency care with a remit that includes sustaining and promoting academic emergency medicine. The Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research was formed as a collaboration between the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Swansea Bay University Health Board and Swansea University (Medicine, Engineering and Chemistry) and works closely with pharmaceutical and industrial collaborators to evaluate both current and new drugs and therapies. It has a dedicated laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment at Morriston Hospital and access to other technologies within the Medical School facilities on Singleton campus. Research within these centres is focused on bioscience, translational medicine, epidemiology, health services and public health, especially in areas which have a major impact on healthcare in Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department has a strong culture of research and has successfully recruited thousands of patients to numerous research studies. Clinical and non-clinical academic staff work together in a multidisciplinary setting and are committed to developing and training early career academics.
The Medical School is a progressive, dynamic, and aspirational part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science located on the Singleton Campus of Swansea University and provides an interdisciplinary approach, educating and training the next generation of doctors, life scientists, and health professionals. It collaborates with the NHS, business and the third sector in a spirit of open innovation and has established itself as a world-class place to learn, research and innovate. The Medical School ranks top 5 for research quality (REF2021) and is consistently top 5 in various subject-specific teaching league tables. The Medical School became the first department within the University to achieve an Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) Athena SWAN Charter Silver Award in 2015, and this was re-awarded in 2019 in recognition of its commitment to equality. The University also holds the Athena SWAN Charter Silver Award. Swansea is a great place to live and work, the gateway to the Gower with its fantastic beaches and close to the Brecon Beacons.
About us
This post is Enhanced Research on the Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme. This scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. Further information is available at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swansea/performance-enabling/academic-career-pathways/. Applicants are very welcome to provide any relevant individual circumstances such as career breaks, any periods of leave or secondment or any other absences, which should be taken into account and how these have had an impact on your career development.
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. We have an under representation of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an under-representation of women in the area of academia and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment. Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.
To apply
Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Motivation (cover letter)
For further information, please see the attached Job Description, and you are also welcome to contact Professor Cathy Thornton (c.a.thornton@swansea.ac.uk).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an under-representation of women in the area of academia and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment. Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.
To apply
Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation. Applicants should also attach to the application the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Motivation (cover letter)
For further information, please see the attached Job Description, and you are also welcome to contact Professor Cathy Thornton (c.a.thornton@swansea.ac.uk).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- A PhD or MD in a relevant subject area and final FRCEM degree after completion of CCT, or an equivalent internationally recognised CCT in emergency medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised teaching qualification that would lead to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or a commitment to achieve this and/ or Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators.
Experience
Essential
- A sustained and distinguished record of publications of world leading or internationally excellent research outputs, in terms of reach, significance and impact.
Experience
Essential
- A sustained record of developing and leading major programmes of individual or collaborative research for national or international grants, or other awards, as appropriate to the discipline.
- Recognised as an authority and leader in the field/discipline or professional community.
- Evidence of an extensive and sustained record of PhD supervision and completion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- A PhD or MD in a relevant subject area and final FRCEM degree after completion of CCT, or an equivalent internationally recognised CCT in emergency medicine
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised teaching qualification that would lead to Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or a commitment to achieve this and/ or Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators.
Experience
Essential
- A sustained and distinguished record of publications of world leading or internationally excellent research outputs, in terms of reach, significance and impact.
Experience
Essential
- A sustained record of developing and leading major programmes of individual or collaborative research for national or international grants, or other awards, as appropriate to the discipline.
- Recognised as an authority and leader in the field/discipline or professional community.
- Evidence of an extensive and sustained record of PhD supervision and completion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
