Develop an Independent Research Group Based in the Appropriate Academic Unit, Through

Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
Post Number: /
Job Description
School/Academic Unit: / Faculty of Medicine
(Academic Unit dependent upon research interests of appointed candidate)
Post Title: / Lecturer in Pharmacology (non-clinical)
Please enter Level under appropriate Career Pathway / ERE / TAE / MSA / CAO / R.Nurse / Clinical
5
ERE & Clinical Posts: Please indicate the category / Academic Posts / Non-Academic Posts
Teaching & Research / Research
only / Teaching
only / Enterprise / Education Development
Y
Posts Responsible to (and Level): / Director of Academic Unit
Clinical Pharmacology Coordinator
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / Coordination of activities of Research Assistants and technical staff employed on programmes and awards directed by the post holder.
Job Purpose:
The main functions of the job will be to:
To undertake research in line with the School’s research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to participate in School administration.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities

Develop an independent research group based in the appropriate Academic Unit, through publications, grant applications and supervision of research staff and students.

Establish a principal research theme in support of the Faculty of Medicine’s research strategy in collaboration with other groups by developing a stream of grant funding and original scientific papers, and by supervising and training of research staff and postgraduate students.

Establish a national reputation for research and the enhancement of learning and teaching practice by sustaining the regular dissemination of findings through leading peer-reviewed publications, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events

Plan and develop innovative research proposals, projects and funding bids as self contained items or as part of a broader programme.

Be a key member of the team delivering and developing clinical pharmacology teaching to medical students in the BM5 and BM4 undergraduate programmes. This will be achieved by acting as a resource for course co-ordinators and other staff to provide subject expertise in pharmacology and helping students (in groups or individually) with topics related to pharmacology. Responsibilities will include co-ordinating components of the programme and contributing to curriculum design, timetabling, assessments and development of learning resources. Provide expert advice in own subject area to other staff and students.

Monitor, evaluate and revise course design to ensure excellence and coherence. Identify areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement, planning and developing innovative contributions to learning, teaching and assessment methods within the Faculty as appropriate.

Carry out management and administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, including risk assessment of project activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation and preparation of annual reports. To oversee and implement procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control.

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Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
Line Managers:

Clinical Pharmacology Coordinator
Director of Academic Unit

Director of Education, Year, Semester and Course Coordinators of the BM programmes.
Central Offices of School of Medicine, Faculty and University.
Member of the School Board, Examination Board and of such School committees relevant to their administrative duties.
Special Requirements:
To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results. To be available to participate in residential fieldwork, in the UK or overseas, according to own area of subject specialism. A normal expectation would be of one such course per annum.
Regular travel will be necessary between teaching venues at Southampton General Hospital and the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton.
Availability will be required for timetabled teaching sessions and for meetings scheduled during normal office hours (Mon to Fri, 09.00-17.30)
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Relevant BSc or equivalent
Relevant PhD or equivalent
Other relevant research or education qualifications
Significant postdoctoral research experience in laboratory-based biomedical research, including publications and research presentations
Growing and consistent national reputation in pharmacology or other biomedical science
Teaching qualification (PCAP or equivalent)
Track record of development and delivery of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Demonstrated success in delivering learning outcomes
Experience in planning, design and development of independent and team-teaching contributions, curriculum development, supervising practical work, small group learning, setting and marking coursework and exams, advising students on problems and progress / Y
Y
Y
Y
Y / Y
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Y
Planning and Organising:
Proven ability to plan and develop a range of high quality research and teaching activities, ensuring plans complement broader research and education strategy
Able to develop innovative research proposals and attract research funding
Proven ability to plan, manage, organise and assess own teaching contributions
Proven ability in the design of course units, curriculum development and new teaching approaches in school / Y
Y
Y / Y
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Able to identify broad trends to assess deep-rooted and complex issues
Able to apply originality in modifying existing approaches to solve problems / Y
Y
Management and Teamwork:
Able to manage, motivate and coordinate research team, delegating effectively. Able to formulate staff development plans, if appropriate
Proven ability to manage and deliver own course units and team-taught course units
Proven ability to coach and support students/tutorial groups
Able to undertake coordinating role in Faculty/university
Able to monitor and manage resources and budgets
Work effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork development / Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Communicating and Influencing:
Communicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience
Track record of presenting research results at group meetings and conferences
Track record of delivering lectures and seminars in courses relating to different aspects of pharmacology or other biomedical science
Able to engage counselling skills and pastoral care, where appropriate
Able to persuade and influence at all levels in order to foster and maintain relationships, resolving tensions/difficulties as they arise
Able to provide expert guidance to colleagues in own team, other work areas and institutions to develop understanding and resolve complex problems / Y
Y
Y
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Y
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and students
Preparation of teaching/learning materials, including e-learning resources / Y
Y / Y
Special Requirements
Able to attend national and international conferences to present research results
Ability to travel between teaching venues at Southampton General Hospital and the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton.
Available will be required for timetabled teaching sessions and for meetings scheduled during normal office hours (Mon to Fri, 09.00-17.30) / Y
Y
Y

Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further information needs to be supplied)
This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU / Y

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures / O* / F / C
Outside work / N/A
Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace) / N/A
Potential for exposure to body fluids ## / Y
Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## / N/A
Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify ………(Laboratory biohazards, chemicals)……. ## / Y
Frequent hand washing / N/A
Ionising radiation. / Y ?
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling ## / N/A
Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## / N/A
Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## / N/A
Vibrating tools ( e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ## / N/A
Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. / N/A
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping / N/A
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing / N/A
Repetitive Lifting / N/A
Standing for prolonged periods / Y
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders / N/A
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) / Y
Gross motor grips / N/A
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height / N/A
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height / N/A
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height / N/A
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public / N/A
Lone working / Y
Shift work/night work/on call duties ## / N/A

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.

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