Job Purpose

The post contributes to a clinical service to deliver, enhance and develop the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in disease surveillance, disease investigation, including gross pathology, and production animal treatment and control/prevention programmes. In addition, the post collaborates with clinical and research staff in SRUC and the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences in developing an active research programme.This is a joint position between the Division of Pathology, Public Health and Disease Investigation and the Division of Farm Animal Clinical Sciences, delivering disease investigation services based around the School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine (SBOHVM) collaboration with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). This is a Post-doctoral role in Vet Medicine at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Vet Medicine.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. To deliver clinical services facilitating the investigation of diseases in the animals of local, national and international flocks/herds/collections.2. To contribute to the diagnostic and administrative work of Veterinary Diagnostic Services and Farm Animal Clinical services as assigned by the relevant Clinical Directors.3. To supervise/support residents, undergraduate and postgraduate students in their learning and advising on skills development.4. To deliver, enhance and develop the education of undergraduate students in the veterinary and veterinary bioscience courses in disease surveillance and investigation.5. Participate on a collaborative basis in scientific research with relevance to the pathogenesis and control of diseases of veterinary and public health importance.Clinical6. To undertake gross post mortems and report on gross post mortem material managed by both SRUC and Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) at Garscube and potentially at satellite and field locations.7. To deliver production animal and farm-based disease clinical service within the Division of Farm Animal Clinical Sciences.Teaching:8. To take responsibility for aspects of the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate clinical activities in pathology, disease investigation, surveillance and production animal medicine, as directed by the Head of School in consultation with the course leaders.9. To participate in the supervision of practical work advising on skills, methods and techniques in the post mortem rooms, large animal clinical environment and out in the field.10. To take responsibility for the delivery of a range of assessment activities and engage with the examination process as appropriate and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support learning.11. To support the planning, organisation and delivery of training requirements of clinical post graduates (farm animal and pathology residents), with a view to their successful completion of appropriate clinical qualifications and / or research degrees.12. To participate in the development of new:- Resources for undergraduate veterinary education.- Continuing professional development courses (CPD) in pathology, Veterinary Public Health (VPH) and Production Animal Health (PAH).- Resources for assessment (formative and summative) in pathology, VPH and PAH.- Collaborations with the Veterinary Centre managers of SRUC Disease Surveillance Centres as appropriate.- Collaborations with appropriate production animal stakeholders leading to innovative partnerships for improved veterinary education.Clinical Research:13. To collaborate in clinical research on a national and international level and develop an output of publications in high quality refereed clinical/veterinary infectious diseases journals and/or textbooks.14. To attend and participate in national/international events/research seminars/conferences relevant to the service area.Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experienceKnowledge/QualificationsEssential:A1. Veterinary degree registerable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.For appointment at Grade 8:A2. Diploma (RCVS, European or American) in a relevant discipline (including anatomic pathology and veterinary public health), or equivalent substantive experience.Desirable:B1. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.SkillsEssential:C1. Excellent communications skills, both orally and written.C2. Enthusiasm for teaching and learning.C3. Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.C4. Time, project and people management skills.C5. Expertise across the field, corresponding to training and qualifications and the ability to provide expert advice to students, clinicians, support staff and external individuals or organisations.C6. Ability to work independently and as part of a teamC7. Ability to work with minimal supervision.C8. Self-motivated, able to plan for contingencies and think strategically.C9. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.For appointment at Grade 8:C10. Evidence of clinical management responsibility, e.g. acting as a clinical team leader/deputy.ExperienceEssential:E1. A minimum of two years practical experience in a similar or related role(s) with a veterinary degree. For example, in;a) an anatomic pathology diagnostics role or,b) a production animal practice role or,c) a veterinary or agricultural institute of further or higher education role.For appointment at Grade 8:E2. Evidence of delivery of high-quality and advanced clinical practice as an independent professional and a senior team memberE3. A record of high-quality scholarly outputs in discipline-specific journals.E4. Evidence of contribution to significant clinical service, as both an individual and as part of a clinical team that permits sustainable expansion/enhancement of existing services, growth of new services and, where relevant, enhanced student experience.E5. A role in productive, externally facing engagement designed to translate the applicant’s research/clinical findings into impact.Desirable:F1. Experience of work with food hygiene.F2. Experience of work in a veterinary educational institution.F3. Understanding and experience of databases and other IT applications/packages including disease surveillance / epidemiological methods.F4. A track record of development and delivery of teaching at undergraduate / postgraduate level.F5. Experience of research.For appointment at Grade 8:F6. Evidence of writing, or substantive contribution to successful research funding applications and strong evidence of application activity, including as Principal Investigator / equivalent or key contributor.F7. Lead or co-supervisor of PGR students/interns/residents,A track record of a reflective and reasoned approach to teaching, course design, assessment and evaluation.DimensionsThe SBOHVM is based in the north of the city of Glasgow on the Garscube estate and is a constituent of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences. The SBOHVM currently offers a 5 year professional programme (BVMS), leading to recognition as a veterinarian in many countries. The current student complement in the BVMS programme is 652. The programme is accredited by the following organisations: - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - American Veterinary Medical Association - European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education In addition, the SBOHVM offers a Veterinary Bioscience BSc course.Disease investigation servicesThe disease investigation services associated with this post are primarily offered by the collaboration between the SBOHVM and SRUC; a post mortem service is offered to livestock owners in the central and west of Scotland areas, using the SBOHVM post mortem room and conducted by SRUC staff and this post-holder (who will receive appropriate training). In addition, Veterinary Diagnostic Services and the Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health and Food Safety of the SBOHVM provide material for further investigation and diagnostic evaluation. VDS offer a post mortem service at the facilities on the Garscube estate and Farm Animal Clinical Sciences offer an ambulatory service based at the Garscube site. There is the potential to develop these services with partner organisations.Terms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 7/8, £39,347 - £44,263/£48,350 - £56,021 per annum. This post is full time and open ended, however applicants wishing to work part time will also be considered.The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared. 3 A flexible approach to working.Vacancy Ref: 154189, Closing Date: 09 October 2024.