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Faculty of Medicine
Human Development and Health Academic Unit
Associate Professor in Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery
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TAE
MSA
R.Nurse
Clinical
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CAO
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(mixed)
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Research
only
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Teaching
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Education
Development
Head of Academic Unit
Professor of Child Health
Posts Responsible to (and Level):
Posts Responsible for (and Level):
Academic responsibilities
Job Purpose: To undertake clinical work in the specialty of paediatric surgery to enable academic
activity, to conduct high quality research in line with the research strategy of the Faculty of Medicine
and the Academic Unit of Human Development and Health, to contribute to teaching at
undergraduate and postgraduate level, as required; to participate in Faculty administration
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
%
Time
Develop the research activities of the Human Development and Health Academic Unit by
sustaining a personal research plan and developing innovative research proposals and
funding bids; managing and undertaking research activities; publishing in international peer
reviewed journals; reviewing manuscripts and grant applications when appropriate.
Interact and collaborate with other Faculty and University research teams, contributing to
funding bids, writing peer-reviewed papers, and managing and providing guidance to staff
and students based on specialist expertise, as appropriate.
Provide advice and, where required, leadership for non-clinical colleagues undertaking
research and provide the links with other members of the Faculty of Medicine
Contribute to efficient management and administration of Academic Unit and Faculty, as
required by Head of Academic Unit and Dean.
Participate in continuing medical education, as well as continuing professional development.
1
50%
Clinical responsibilities
Note - clinical academic staff are managerially accountable for their clinical duties to the Clinical Lead,
for the SUHT Department of Infection who has overall responsibility for the services within the Care
Group.
The job plan will be discussed and implemented on appointment following discussions with the Clinical
Lead.
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Provide a clinical service, consisting approximately 3.75 PA’s of direct clinical care and 1.25
PA’s of supporting professional activities:
2.25 PA Surgery
1.5 PA
Clinic/Ward work
1.25 PA SPA
50%
Share supervision of junior medical staff with consultant colleagues.
Participate in audit, clinical effectiveness and clinical governance initiatives as required by
the Trust and commissioners.
Participate in continuing medical education, as well as continuing professional development
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
A Primary medical qualification and full registration with the
GMC
Inclusion on GMC Specialist Register, or CCT awarded or
expected within 6 months
Clinical training and experience in Paediatric Surgery
equivalent to that required for a UK CCST
Possesses MRCP or equivalent recognised qualification
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How to be
assessed
CV
Application
References
Interview
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X
PhD, MD or equivalent experience
Specialist interest and expertise in relevant subspecialty
X
Specific research interests that are complementary to
existing groups in Southampton
X
Planning and Organising:
Track record or capability to attract grant funding and to
run a research programme.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and develop projects
X
X
X
Problem Solving and Initiative:
Evidence of capability of independence (thought and action,
papers, grants and educational activities) and innovation
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CV
Application
References
Interview
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CV
Application
References
Interview
Management and Teamwork:
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Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work co-operatively with medical and non-medical
staff
Ability to supervise junior medical staff
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CV
Application
References
Interview
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Communicating and Influencing:
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students
Ability to motivate others
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X
Presentation skills
CV
Application
References
Interview
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X
Ability to work in a team
Fluency in spoken and written English
X
Other Skills and Behaviours:
Special Requirements:
Willing to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate
education and training
3
X
CV
Application
References
Interview
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
X
Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable
Environmental Exposures
O*
F
C
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace)
Potential for exposure to body fluids
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Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
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Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify ………………………………………………………….
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X
X
Frequent hand washing
X
Ionising radiation.
Equipment/Tools/Machines used
Food Handling
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Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV)
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Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
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Vibrating tools ( e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
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Physical Abilities
Load manual handling.
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
X
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting)
X
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
Psychosocial Issues
Face to face contact with public
X
Lone working
X
Shift work/night work/on call duties
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X
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O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F –
(more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR
this position.
FOR SCHOOL/SERVICE USE ONLY
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Is this post a Line Manager?
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