Professor of Health Services Research

Job title:

Professor of Health Services Research

Company

University of the Highlands and Islands

Job description

Professor of Health Services ResearchWe are seeking to appoint a well-established and motivated individual with commensurate research experience, knowledge and skills as a Professor of Health Services Research to support sustainability and growth within the Centre for Rural Health Sciences. This post is open to local and international applicants from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds.The successful candidate will be required to conduct high level and impactful research fostering collaborations with key stakeholders within the University as well as regionally, nationally and internationally. You will support a positive, inclusive and collaborative research culture, providing academic leadership, mentoring and support for PhD researchers and early career researchers. The appointee will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the Centre for Rural Health Sciences, actively engaging in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, and public understanding across the sector. Applicants should have a PhD in a health-related area with an established track record as an accomplished researcher, demonstrating external grant capture, high quality peer reviewed publications and post graduate supervision. Academic management and leadership capabilities, along with a previous significant contribution to REF, and excellent international research reputation are essential.The successful candidate will join a team committed to enhancing education of nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) across the Highland and Islands and further afield. This is an academic post within the Centre for Rural Health Sciences, which is part of a wider established academic team, involving NMAHP education, research and pedagogical activity.The Centre of Rural Health Sciences is part of the university’s Health, Social Care and Life Sciences subject area that brings together all health researchers and related teaching at UHI. Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, we have a campus in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, and in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. We provide accessible, evidence informed education for nurses and other health and social care professionals, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, and are committed to supporting our students to make a significant contribution to the care of patients and the public.Applications from those interested in secondment opportunities are welcome.Pay and BenefitsSalary is competitive.This is a full FTE permanent role. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work part-time.This post will involve working 35 hours per week on a working pattern as agreed with your line manager.This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check, so please let us know if you are currently a PVG scheme member.A relocation package is available for the successful candidate.The workplace pension scheme we provide to workers at grade six and above is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). This is a qualifying pension scheme, which means it meets or exceeds the government’s standards. Full information on the scheme can be found at ]Full-time posts carry a total of 39 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time posts). It is practice that, with the exception of a Christmas and New Year closure, leave may be taken at any time of year, subject to the requirements of the post and and with the permission of your line manager.Recruitment ProcessWhen completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence how you meet the selection criteria identified on the relevant person specification.The deadline for submitting your application is Sunday 23rd June 2024 at 11.59pmShortlisting will take place the week commencing 24th June 2024Interviews will be held by videoconferencing/ in person date TBCIf you have any queries regarding our recruitment and selection process, or if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to either the recruitment process or the prospective job, please contact the as soon as possible.A detailed job description and person specification for the post are attached.Applicants with informal questions are encouraged to contact Professor Nicola Carey, Head of Centre, by email to or Professor Trish Gorely, trish.gorely@uhi.ac.ukInterviews will be held Date TBC.

Expected salary

Location

Inverness

Job date

Sun, 26 May 2024 02:10:57 GMT

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