The Ella MacGregor Senior Lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine

Job title:

The Ella MacGregor Senior Lecturer in Equine Sports Medicine

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine/Royal (Dick School of Veterinary Studies/Division of Equine SciencesGrade 9 £61,198 – £75,498 plus additional Market Pay Supplement which is reviewed annually.Contract type – Open Ended – PermanentFull time – 35 Hours per weekClinicians will contribute to the on-call rotaWe are looking for an experienced equine clinician with expertise in sports medicine to join our clinical team and take a leading role in the provision and development of the sports medicine service for our equine hospital and practice.The Opportunity:This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow the discipline of equine sports medicine within a top-ranking UK veterinary school, working within a talented and dedicated equine team. The post holder will work in our highly-equipped equine hospital and will significantly develop the clinical caseload, taking responsibility for cases at referral level and all aspects of clinical decision making. Beyond the standard medical and surgical caseload, the hospital has well-developed cardiology, respiratory, orthopaedic, diagnostic imaging and behavioural medicine services, with significant clinical expertise in each area; we are now looking for a person to drive an integrated performance driven sports medicine service. This person will also work with our behavioural medicine team to develop a better understanding of the relationship between pain and behavioural changes and to develop a more comprehensive and formulated approach to the investigation of such cases.They will be involved in teaching and practical training of veterinary undergraduates, and postgraduate clinical scholars (residents) and undertake clinical research, enhancing the professional reputation of the equine service and leading colleagues in the development of appropriate research output. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of services, promotion of equine welfare and support the equine industry in remote and rural parts of Scotland through the division of general practice.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A Veterinary Degree registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a practising member of the profession.
• Excellent general equine sports medicine skills, including expertise and interest in orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging.
• An ambition to further develop a better understanding of the relationship between orthopaedic pain and behaviour and the drive to formulate improved diagnostic and more holistic therapeutic approaches.
• Post-graduate experience and further qualification in equine sports medicine, preferably ECVSMR/ACVSMR. However, ECVS/ACVS Diploma-holders with proven sports medicine track record are very much encouraged to apply.
• Experience in teaching, learning and assessment in a veterinary school setting
• Demonstrable clinical research output, ideally at post-doctoral level.
• Full valid UK driving licence, as there is a requirement to travel to the hospital out of hours to respond to emergency situations when public transport is unavailable. (No more than 6 penalty points)
• Desirable: Higher degree (Masters /PhD) in a relevant discipline

Click to view a copy of the fullFor further information or informal discussion please contact Scott Pirie on scott.pirie@ed.ac.ukAs a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary starting from £61,198 depending on experience
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.

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The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 7 June 2024Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine traces its origins back nearly 500 years (Darwin, Simpson and Conan-Doyle were students here) and is internationally renowned for its research and teaching. Professor David Argyle is the Head of College, the only conjoint Medical and Veterinary Medical School in the UK. The College employs over 3000 academic and support staff. The College has two Schools, the Edinburgh Medical School comprising three Deaneries; Biomedical Sciences; Molecular Genetic and Population Health Sciences and Clinical Sciences and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.The undergraduate medicine teaching programme in the College enjoys a high reputation nationally and internationally, with over 1,300 students enrolled on the MBChB and Intercalated courses and nearly 1000 on the Veterinary Sciences BVS and related programmes. In addition, approximately 2000 students are currently enrolled in the College’s taught and research post-graduate courses, including an extensive range of online distance learning diplomas and degrees. They are trained by over 1000 outstanding academic staff.The academic disciplines within Medicine are largely concentrated in the two teaching hospital campuses, the Royal Infirmary at BioQuarter and the Western General Hospital. Both have extensive new infrastructure with major research institutes and state of the art research facilities on clinical sites. Edinburgh hosts a number of prestigious MRC and BHF Research Centres. The approach is interdisciplinary, with basic and clinical researchers working together at the laboratory bench and in our clinical research facilities to address major themes in basic, clinical and translational medicine. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on the Easter Bush Campus houses outstanding teaching and clinical facilities as well as the splendid Roslin Institute, one of the world’s leading veterinary research centres. The College offers outstanding opportunities to address ‘One Health’ and Global Health problems of the highest international priority.The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results reaffirmed Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities. Our College achieved outstanding results across four units of assessment (UoAs). Work was submitted from every eligible academic in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine: a total of 782 full time equivalent posts. This includes joint submissions from within the University of Edinburgh. Overall, results were excellent. The University of Edinburgh is fourth in the UK based on the quality and breadth of its research – known as research power – and is Scotland’s top ranked institution, according to Times Higher Education’s REF power ratings.

Expected salary

£61198 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sun, 12 May 2024 06:53:59 GMT

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