UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Associate Professor in Healthcare Management
(0.4FTE)
Faculty/Department: Business School / College of Nursing
Midwifery and Healthcare
Post No:
Grade: G8 – Associate Professor
Location: Paragon
Responsible to: Director-The Business School & DeanCollege of Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare
Responsible for: Research Assistants linked to specific
initiatives
SUMMARY OF MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Associate Professor (Healthcare Management) will bring together expertise from the
Business School and the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare to create a
multidisciplinary research and enterprise base. Specifically:
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Providing research and academic leadership in healthcare
Increasing scholarship activity through the expansion of interdisciplinary professional
doctorates
 Supporting both Business School and College of Nursing, Midwifery & Health to actively
pursue opportunities for research & enterprise related activities
 Leading the development and implementation of innovative curricula, in consultation with key
stakeholders
Undertaking consultancy, research and research related activity
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic
Enhancing academic and research leadership within the Business School and the
College of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, by providing a coherent vision for interdisciplinary
healthcare management
Providing advice to the Director (BS) and the Dean (CNMH), in developing research
capability and capacity in academic staff
Providing leadership and delegated line management, to appropriate School and College
academic staff e.g. Research staff (when appointed) & PG Programme Leaders and any other
staff assigned by the Director (BS) and the Head (CNMH). This includes undertaking appraisals,
setting targets and managing performance
Ensuring effective communication and encouraging staff engagement with the
University’s research strategies, policies and major programmes of work
Acting as an ambassador for the School and College in a range of external environments
and ensuring that they are positively portrayed at all times, in order to grown the reputation of
the University
Supporting and promoting research translation across the University, clinical and other
users of healthcare evidence and research through effective communication
Encourage, support and facilitate professional activity, identifying and pursuing research
and enterprise funding for the School and College and the wider university.
To work with and support the work of the Director(s) of Research within the School and College
in translating the vision and plan for each of these
Operational:
1. To work with the Director and Dean to significantly grow the research income.
2. To increase external collaborative research and knowledge transfer activity regionally,
nationally and internationally.
3. To develop an active research culture that fosters the highest achievements, encourages
originality and innovation and enriches the student learning experience.
4. To engage in teaching and learning within the School and College
5. To capture detailed information of all research undertaken and identify funding and
knowledge transfer opportunities.
6. To promote research links and engagement within the School, across the University and
with external organisations.
7. To implement University-wide strategies and policies for research and to maximise the
impact of research performed within the School
8. To identify new research opportunities which have potential for significant growth and to
liaise with departments on associated grant and contract submissions.
9. Make significant contributions to PG teaching in the Business School, the College of
Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare and across the University
10. To work with the Director, the Dean and the PVC Research & Enterprise to ensure the
strongest possible submissions for future Research Excellence Framework assessments.
Academic development
Work with INSPIRE and the Graduate School to develop practitioner-based degree
programmes and recruit quality students
Network and represent UWL healthcare management externally as required and contribute to
building the University’s profile and reputation with NHS and other strategic partners nationally
and internationally
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA
Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL
DBA / PhD in a relevant discipline Master in a
relevant subject
DESIRABLE
Registration with either the
NMC or BSP
HEA fellowship
Knowledge and
Experience:
Experience of doctoral supervision
Extensive experience of conducting research
and/or enterprise activities
A demonstrable track record of securing and
managing externally funded research
Experience of patient and public involvement in
research including ethics and governance
Experience of mentoring early career researchers
An international profile in healthcare management
A demonstrable track record of working
successfully with academic colleagues and
external stakeholders to deliver strategic
objectives
Significant experience of NHS and Healthcare
systems
Specific Skills:
Strategic thinker with a demonstrable track record
in developing sustainable healthcare research
and educational programmes of national /
international standing
Bid management (including identifying funding
opportunities, coordinating research teams,
writing grant and bid submissions, monitoring and
evaluating programme performance against
targets)
Publication and research dissemination skills to
ensure research impact is maximised
An understanding of
contemporary policy issues
in health management and
education
Evidence of implementing
and managing change
successfully
Familiarity with University
planning cycles and
experience of contributing to
strategic planning processes
General Skills:
Ability to prioritise workloads effectively, balance
conflicting deadlines within fixed timescales
Excellent interpersonal skills; an assured and
confident communicator
The ability to operate effectively within an interschool context
A collegiate and facilitative leadership style which
motives colleagues and gains their trust and
respect
Sound judgement and practical problem-solving
skills
The ability and willingness to maintain focus, take
difficult decisions and to deliver
Energy, resilience and high levels of motivation,
diplomacy and tact
Strong intellectual resources
Other:
An Enhanced DBS Certificate (to be undertaken
upon appointment)
This post is a joint appointment between the
Business School and the College of Nursing,
Midwifery and Healthcare and will be instrumental
in developing a new cross disciplinary research
base drawing on the expertise that exists within
health, business and psychology.
The post holder will demonstrate professional
standing and a demonstrable track record in
securing research funding and contributing to the
body of knowledge in a specific field.
Essential Criteria are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do the job. Applicants who have not clearly demonstrated in
their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be rejected at the shortlisting stage.
Desirable Criteria are those that would be useful for the post holder to possess and will be considered when more than one applicant
meets the essential requirements