Job Description and Person
Specification
Last updated:
5/11/15
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post title:
Director of NIHR CLAHRC Wessex
Academic Unit/Service:
Centre for Innovation and Leadership in Health Sciences
Faculty:
Faculty of Health Sciences
Career Pathway:
Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)
*ERE category:
Balanced Portfolio
Posts responsible to:
Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences
Posts responsible for:
Academic staff within the CLAHRC and any other staff in agreement with the
Dean of Faculty
Post base:
Office-based
Level:
7
Job purpose
To provide local, national and international leadership in the delivery of the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) in Wessex, developing further
the international reputation of Wessex in Applied Health Research.
To provide effective academic leadership within the Faculty and wider University, undertaking management,
research and educational activities, including the supervision of PhD students. To make key decisions and
judgements at a strategic level and contribute to the development of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and the
University’s external profile in the UK and internationally.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
1.
Provide local, national and international leadership in the delivery of the National Institute 30%
for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) in
Wessex, developing further the international reputation of Wessex in Applied Health
Research.
2.
To lead the CLAHRC in its contribution to achieving the NIHR’s and Faculty’s strategic plan
and agreed performance targets. Be accountable to the CLAHRC Wessex Board for the
overall leadership, management and performance of the CLAHRC Wessex plan.
20%
3.
Develop strong strategic relationships and alliances with internal and external partners
(match funders), for mutual benefit in the delivery of the CLAHRC Wessex contract and
wider agenda.
15%
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
% Time
4.
Lead the delivery of World Class Research through high quality outputs and impact. To be
accountable for the management, performance and development of the CLAHRC’s
academic staff, including development, appraisal and performance management
20%
5.
Provide the infrastructure to secure additional grant and external funding to assist with the 5%
development and delivery of the CLAHRC Wessex, to maximise impact and further applied
heath research.
6.
Be responsible for the strategic Allocation of resources, both cash and match funding
within the CLAHRC.
5%
7.
Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post
holder.
5%
Internal and external relationships
Develop and maintain strong relationship with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as
Host for the NIHR CLAHRC Wessex Contract.
Develop and maintain productive relationships within our NIHR CLAHRC Wessex Partners.
Develop and maintain relationships with national and international bodies to promote both the Faculty of
Health Sciences and NIHR CLAHRC Wessex.
Develop strong relationship with other Faculty research groups to maintain Faculty cohesiveness and to
encourage cross-group working.
Special Requirements
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications,
knowledge and
experience
PhD or equivalent professional
qualifications and experience in
Health Services Research
Membership of Higher Education
Academy
A significant national and
international reputation in Health
Services Research and teaching and
learning activities.
How to be
assessed
Involvement in national and
international events
A significant national and
international reputation for
leadership and innovation in
education and research in the field of
Applied Health Services Research,
characterised by a sustained and
continuing track record of academic
excellence
Evidence of a track record of
providing strategic and visionary
direction and maximising
performance to a complex group
Knowledge and awareness of the
broad context of Higher Education
and government policy in the UK the
current and forthcoming challenges
and opportunities it presents
Planning and
organising
Proven ability to champion and
Potential for Senior Roles with the
Faculty of Health Sciences.
oversee key contributions to faculty
and/or University research, education
and enterprise strategies.
Proven ability to lead research
activities, grants and/or contracts of
national and international
importance.
Problem solving
and initiative
Proven ability to implement
successful change management
initiatives and formulate strategic
plans that reflect and support the
priority needs of the faculty and
University.
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Management
and teamwork
Proven ability to lead and develop
people and resource management
processes in order to deliver key
education, research and enterprise
activities.
Proven ability to make a sustained
contribution to academic leadership
at discipline, academic unit and
faculty level.
Proven ability to demonstrate
leadership abilities in Higher
Education and to raise performance
standards through own work areas.
Proven ability to recognise and deal
with obstacles and difficulties so that
the team can deliver.
Have a highly visible and democratic
leadership style which is
underpinned by strongly held values
around equality, diversity and
openness
Communicating
and influencing
Demonstrate highly developed
interpersonal and communication
skills and the ability to influence,
collaborate and interact effectively
with a range of stakeholders
including staff (at all levels), students
and other stakeholders.
Proven ability to act as the main
figurehead for key activities,
developing important national and
international contacts.
Able to contribute to the
development of the University’s
profile in the UK and internationally.
Proven ability to use influence to
develop positions or strategies.
Other skills and
behaviours
Compliance with relevant Health &
Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and
students
Be able to demonstrate financial
acumen with the ability to increase or
develop additional sources of
income.
Special
requirements
Able to attend national and
international conferences as
required.
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JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
Is this an office-based post?
☒ Yes
If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further
information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below.
☐ No
If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of
VDU) please complete the analysis below.
Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety
of the post-holder.
## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required
for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
(<30% of time)
(30-60% of time)
(> 60% of time)
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes,
biohazards). Specify below:
Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
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
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties
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