Faculty of Medicine and Health
School of Healthcare
Lecturer in Cardiac Physiology
The School of Healthcare is seeking to appoint a motivated Lecturer in Cardiac Physiology to join
the cardiac physiology team within the School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our
investment/development in cardiac physiology and contribute to the further development of cardiac
physiology student education and research. Key criteria are the potential/ability to carry out high
quality teaching and research and to contribute towards delivery of the School and Faculty goals in
translational research. You will have proven teaching capability and be able to contribute to the
delivery of research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will liaise with
practitioners and practice educators within the local NHS as appropriate as well as staff within the
School and the wider University. You will work closely with staff across the Faculty to develop a
portfolio of high quality translational research projects, attracting external funding and
postgraduate research students where appropriate.
You will be a Cardiac Physiologist eligible for professional registration with at least two years post
qualifying experience. For appointment at Grade 8 you will have a PhD or Professional Doctorate
in a related discipline. For the Grade 7 position you will be nearing completion of a PhD or a
postgraduate degree through research at a comparable level or be willing to undertake a PhD as
part of a structured training programme). On successful completion of your PhD you will be eligible
to be appointed to a substantive post at Grade 8.
The post is available immediately and will be located in the School of Healthcare (2014 - 2015)
and in the School of Medicine (from 2015 onwards).
The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a
range of family friendly policies (http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/4/policies). The University
is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of
Healthcare hold the Bronze award. We are committed to being an inclusive school that
values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for
flexible working arrangements from our employees.
University Grade 7 (£31,342 – £37,394 p.a.) and Grade 8 (£38,511 - £45,954 p.a.) depending
on qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to Rhona Riley, email;
r.l.riley@leeds.ac.uk, or tel. +44 (0) 113 343 1264.
If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact the Head of School
Office, email; headofschooloffice@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk.
Job Ref: MHHEA1008
Job Description
Background
The School of Healthcare in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, has successfully delivered high
quality Cardiac Physiology education for over a decade. We are now seeking to appoint a
motivated Lecturer in Cardiac Physiology to join and contribute to the further development of
cardiac physiology student education and research within the School and Faculty. In 2015 Cardiac
Physiology will move to the School of Medicine.
Job Summary
In line with the University’s Learning and Teaching strategy you will contribute to a highly
developed portfolio of undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching as well as undertaking a
defined programme of research. This will focus predominately on theory and practice modules
related to Cardiac Physiology as well as research in relevant areas. You will work across
disciplines, programmes and divisions to contribute to high quality delivery of learning & teaching,
research and impact activities within the School and Faculty.
Main duties and responsibilities
General
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To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the University values and standards,
and in line with University policies and procedures and local Faculty benchmarks as
appropriate, upholding high professional standards and leading by example
To work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world class
education and an excellent student experience
To maintain own continuing professional development
To integrate the University value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job;
respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the University community and of
visitors to the University
This job description provides a framework for the role and it may be necessary for a Lecturer to
undertake any duties commensurate with the post as might reasonably be required by the Head of
School/Institute Director
For appointment at University Grade 7
Student Education
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To undertake research-led teaching1[1] in core theoretical and applied areas of Cardiac
Physiology on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
To provide appropriate and timely feedback on student learning on assigned modules
To contribute to the setting and assessment of coursework and examinations
To contribute to the review of modules, programmes and quality assurance mechanisms
To utilise innovative approaches to learning and teaching
To contribute to the planning and development and delivery of modules within the relevant
subject area
To provide support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist
parties, where appropriate
1 It is recognised that academics will, at times, teach subjects that are not closely related to their research
specialism, in which case research and scholarship may inform, rather than lead, their teaching.
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To be involved in the supervision of students undertaking research projects as appropriate
To undertake teaching in the Institute as determined by the requirements of the School
To link and support students and mentors in clinical practice through monitoring/assessing
student progression as appropriate
Contribute to the quality assurance mechanisms of student learning in practice as
appropriate
Research and Innovation
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Willing to undertake a PhD if not already held, as part of a structured training programme
To be actively involved in research, to take responsibility for developing own research
plans, and to contribute to the research profile of the School/Faculty
To develop and maintain a high quality record of regular and original research publications
that are internationally recognised
To take part in knowledge transfer activities, where appropriate and feasible
Administration
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To provide an effective contribution to the management and administrative processes and
committee structures of the Institute, School and Faculty
To lead initiatives (sustained or one-off) as requested and as appropriate that support
School programmes, priorities and performance
In addition, for Lecturers appointed at University Grade 8
Student Education
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To have a significant involvement in the design, development, planning and delivery of
modules and programmes within the subject area as required
To lead and participate on assessment processes utilising innovative approaches to ensure
timely feedback on assessment
To have a significant involvement in the review of modules and programmes and in quality
assurance and enhancement as required
To develop and promote innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate
To co-ordinate the work of other colleagues where appropriate
To promote excellence in learning and teaching across the Faculty, including mentoring of
less experienced teaching staff
Research and Innovation
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To pursue, develop and take forward research, innovation and impact, developing and
maintaining a profile as appropriate to the discipline
To carry out programmes of research, including investigations and project management
To attract research income on an individual and collaborative basis, as appropriate to the
discipline, to underpin high quality research activity
To provide effective postgraduate research supervision where required
University Values
All staff are expected to operate in line with the University’s values and standards, which work as
an integral part of our strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More
information about the University’s strategy and values is available at
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/comms/strategy/.
Key Relationships
Strong relationships will be formed with the Academic Unit Director, Professional Advisors, other
learning, teaching and research colleagues within the School and across the Faculty and wider
University, as well as external stakeholders in the health and social care economy. You will be
responsible to the Head of School and report to the Academic Unit Director.
Person Specification
You will be a Cardiac Physiologist eligible for professional registration with a minimum of 2 years
post qualifying professional experience. At Grade 8 you will have a PhD or Professional Doctorate
in a related discipline. At Grade 7 you will be nearing completion of a PhD or a postgraduate
degree through research at a comparable level or be willing to undertake a PhD as part of a
structured training programme). On successful completion of training you will be eligible to be
appointed to a substantive post at Grade 8.
For appointment at University Grade 7
Essential
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A PhD (or close to completing a PhD/Professional Doctorate) or proven ability to carry out
research at a comparable level in Cardiac Physiology or a related subject
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A willingness to undertake a PhD if not already held
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Cardiac Physiologist eligible for professional registration with at least two years post
qualifying experience
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Teaching qualification or willing to undertake one depending upon experience;
http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/sddu-ultra.html
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The ability to teach core theoretical and applied areas of relevance to Cardiac Physiology at
undergraduate level and to contribute to teaching at postgraduate level
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A willingness and ability to deliver innovative, effective and inspiring teaching
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The ability to motivate and engender enthusiasm in others, as evidenced for example in
student feedback obtained from teaching
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Knowledge and awareness of the potential of current educational technological advances in
learning and teaching and of innovative approaches to teaching
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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The ability to work as a member of a team
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The ability to work independently and to work under pressure
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Developing a track record of publications in refereed journals of high impact
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A research plan for future work and income generation
Desirable
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Recent experience of teaching a health-related subject in a Higher Education environment
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Potential to supervise research students
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Research interests in areas that align with the research projects currently housed within the
School.
Additionally, for appointment at University Grade 8, candidates must also meet the
following criteria
Essential
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A PhD or Professional Doctorate in Cardiac Physiology or related topic
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A proven record of having successfully organised and taught modules in cardiac physiology
at undergraduate level or higher
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Evidence of module/programme management and or leadership role
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A proven track record of publications in high-impact refereed journals
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Proven ability to attract external resources to further research and/or research led teaching
in a competitive environment
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Experience of conducting or contributing to academic administration duties of the School /
Faculty
Desirable
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A research area that complements the School’s existing strengths
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Experience of contributing to or conducting interdisciplinary research
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Experience of developing teaching relating to own area of research
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Experience of securing external sources of research funding
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Experience of undertaking PhD supervision
Further information
Faculty Information
With more than 6,000 students, 1,600 staff and annual research income of £50m, the Faculty of
Medicine and Health at Leeds is bigger than some universities. Leeds has one of the largest
medical and bioscience research bases in the UK, and is an acknowledged world leader in cancer,
cardiovascular, psychiatric, genetic, musculo-skeletal and health services research. Treatments
developed in Leeds are transforming the lives of people around the world living with conditions
such as HIV, TB, diabetes and malaria
School/Institute Information
The School of Healthcare is a research led multidisciplinary school within the Faculty of Medicine
and Health and one of the largest schools of its type in the UK. We are in the top two for Social
Work and top five for Nursing in the Guardian league tables and top two for Audiology in the
Complete University guide.
The School of Healthcare takes pride in being at the forefront of advancing the healthcare agenda,
driving positive change and developments in healthcare policy, practice, research and education.
The unique multi-disciplinary nature of our School ensures that our students receive a rounded
experience enabling them to contribute positively as life-long citizens in the healthcare community.
Our research is rated as ‘World leading’ and ‘Internationally excellent in terms of originality,
significance and rigour in the current Research Assessment Exercise and the School has a vibrant
research culture which influences national and international healthcare policy. We have a broad
ranging team of highly trained staff and award winning researchers contributing to the professional
areas of Audiology, Cardiology, Counselling, Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Radiography and
Social Work
More information about the School can be obtained at www.healthcare.leeds.ac.uk
Additional Information
Terms and Conditions
Details of the terms and conditions of employment for all staff at the university, including
information on pensions and benefits, are available on the Human Resources web pages
accessible via the links on the right hand side, or at http://hr.leeds.ac.uk/policies
University Teaching and Research Award
The Senate of the University has agreed that all newly appointed staff with a contract of 0.5 FTE
and above who have a teaching/ research role and are deemed new to teaching or research in
Higher Education should be required to complete successfully all of the requirements of the
University of Leeds Teaching and Research or an appropriate alternative. Whether or not this
applies to you will be decided as part of the appointment procedure at interview.
Further details of the ULTRA are available at http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/sddu-ultra.html.
Staff with contracts of less than 0.5 FTE may take the ULTRA provided that they have a broad
enough range of teaching, research and assessment to complete the requirements of the
Programme: this will be decided in conjunction with the School and the course providers.
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks
This post falls under the remit of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order
1975. As such, all applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and
warnings, including any pending criminal prosecutions and those which would otherwise be
considered 'spent' under the 1974 Act. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975
(2013) provide that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are now 'protected' and are not subject
to disclosure to employers , and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the
filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service
website. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service and at
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1198/pdfs/uksi_20131198_en.pdf
Declarations of any such information as described above should be made in the ‘other personal
details’ section of the application form and details sent to the Recruitment Officer at
disclosure@leeds.ac.uk.
Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position.
The successful applicant will be required to give consent for the University to check their criminal
record status through independent verification (from the DBS). Information will be kept in strict
confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the
outcome of these checks.
Disabled Applicants
This post is located in the School of Healthcare, Baines Wing. Disabled applicants wishing to
review access to the building are invited to contact the department direct. Additional information
may be sought from the Recruitment Officer, e-mail; disclosure@leeds.ac.uk or tel. +44 (0) 113
343 1723.
Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their disability but will still be covered
by the Disability Discrimination Act once their disability becomes known.
Further information for applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions is
available in the applicant guidance.