Faculty of Medicine and Health
School of Medicine
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences
Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor / Lecturer in Stroke Care
This is an exciting opportunity in the Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation (AUECR), an internationally recognised centre for stroke research. Led by Professor Anne Forster and based in Bradford the Unit has grant income of over £8million.
.A large portfolio of stroke research encompasses national and international collaborations and a range of methods including Cochrane Reviews, quantitative and qualitative exploration. A productive collaboration with the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research produced two of the largest ever stroke rehabilitation trials: evaluation of a carers training programme (TRACS) and a model for post-discharge care (LoTScare).
Ongoing work includes an NIHR Programme Grant focused on improving longer-term outcomes for stroke survivors and their carers. All the work is supported by an active patient group.
We are seeking an Associate Professor/Lecturer with expertise and particular interest in stroke care to increase grant income from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and other funding bodies, strengthen the existing team of health researchers and contribute to a Post Graduate Certificate in Stroke
Care.
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent experience in stroke research and be familiar with working in a multidisciplinary research environment. The successful applicant will be an experienced researcher with a significant publication record. They will possess effective communication and presentation skills, a capacity to infuse others with enthusiasm and ability to work successfully as a team member.
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 Medicine gained the Bronze award in 2013. We are committed to being an inclusive medical 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 8 or 9 (£38,511 – £54,841 p.a.) depending on qualifications and experience
Informal inquiries to Professor Anne Forster, Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation,
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Tel: (+44) (0) 1274 383406 or 383446, email: a.forster@leeds.ac.uk
or Professor Tim Ensor, Director of Leeds Institute of Health Sciences email t.r.a.ensor@leeds.ac.uk
tel: +44 113 343 6908
If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact Sue Davis on + 44
(0)113 3430831, s.davis@leeds.ac.uk
Job Ref:MHIHS1055 Closing Date: 20 September 2015

Job Description
Purpose of the post
To increase grant income from NIHR and other funding bodies, strengthen the team of applied health service researchers, and develop an educational role in AUECR and LIHS.
Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
Research
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To be actively involved in applied health research relating to stroke and contribute to the research activity of the institute/faculty
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To establish a record of regular publication of original research and to develop a high national and international profile
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To attract research income on an individual and/or collaborative basis
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To provide high quality postgraduate supervision and attract research students to the university
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To take part in knowledge transfer activities, where appropriate and feasible
Teaching
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To teach at different levels as appropriate to the post
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To provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations
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To contribute to the review of modules and programmes and quality assurance mechanisms
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To contribute to the planning and development of modules within the relevant subject area
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To undertake teaching related activities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Group, in accordance with University workload agreements
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To provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate
Administration
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Effective contribution to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the Unit, school, faculty and university
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Involvement in the recruitment, management and development of staff and act as a mentor to more junior/less experienced colleagues
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To act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
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To maintain a safe work environment, including ensuring compliance with legislation and the undertaking of risk assessments
General duties
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Adhere to University values and standards, including the Leadership and Management Standard, and in line with university policies and procedures and local faculty/school benchmarks as appropriate, upholding high professional standards and leading by example
 To be aware of and work in line with the university’s learning and teaching partnership agreement and work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world class education and an excellent student experience
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To maintain own continuing professional development
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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
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To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as might be reasonably required

Enhanced duties and responsibilities for Associate Professor;
Research
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To pursue research in the field of stroke (specifically applied health research) of national and international standing and enhance the research profile of the institute/faculty
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To contribute to the development and achievement of university, faculty and school strategy within the context of an international, research-led university
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To be recognised as an authority in the field of stroke, developing and maintaining an external profile as appropriate to the discipline
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To pursue, develop and lead research, innovation and impact at an appropriately benchmarked level
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To develop the strategic direction within own research area which will be complementary with other research in the Academic Unit of Elderly Care and LIHS
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To promote the integration of own research area with other research interests within and, as appropriate, outside the school and faculty
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To maintain a high quality record of regular and original research publications of external standing as appropriate to the discipline
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To attract research income on an individual and collaborative basis, as appropriate to the discipline, to underpin high quality research activity
Teaching
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To undertake research-led teaching at different levels on undergraduate and/or postgraduate taught courses, regularly collecting, and responding to, student feedback
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To contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching
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To play a significant role in the design, development and planning of modules and programmes within the subject area as required
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To play a significant role in the review of modules and programmes and in quality assurance and enhancement as required
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To develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate
Academic leadership
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Significant contribution to the overall work of the university and/or equivalent external organisations by representing the school and faculty on appropriate committees and groups
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Effective contribution to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the school, faculty and university
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Managing or leading major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-off projects) which facilitate school, faculty or university performance or business as required
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The promotion of the values of collegiality within the academic community
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Actively promoting and engaging with the objectives of our valuing and developing all our staff agenda via compliance with the University’s People Management Framework to ensure high standards of employment practices across the School.
This job description provides a framework for the role and it may be necessary to undertake any duties commensurate with the post as might be reasonably required. The title of Associate Professor is linked to the ro le, not the individual. Individuals should be addressed as ‘Dr.’ or other appropriate title and would not be expected to present themselves as ‘professor’ internally or externally.
Relationships
The post-holder is responsible to the Head of the Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation,
Professor Anne Forster in the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences , through whom he/she is accountable to the Head of Institute, Professor Tim Ensor, the Dean of the Medical School and of the Faculty, Professor
Paul Stewart.

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/

Person Specification – for Grade 8 - Lecturer in Stroke Care
Essential
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A recognised post graduate qualification (PhD or equivalent) relevant to stroke research, which may, for example be in social sciences, economics, statistics, epidemiology, health psychology.
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Postdoctoral experience of undertaking applied health research relevant to stroke care and stroke service delivery
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Advanced knowledge of techniques used to evaluate health service interventions including RCTs, quasi-experimental designs and use of mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods
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A research focus that aligns with the research strategy of the Academic Unit of Elderly Care and LIHS with demonstrable enthusiasm to advance research and service development in the field of Stroke
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A track record of high quality and high impact publications of research in stroke care
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Experience and proven success in supervising postgraduate research students
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Proven record of delivering teaching to postgraduate and undergraduate students including the delivery of novel teaching materials (including for example, by distance learning)
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Ability to work effectively, responsibly, independently and under pressure
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A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including written and presentational, and the ability to work as member of a team
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Effective organisational ability, including the ability to manage time effectively
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Commitment to own continuing professional development
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Willingness to travel
Desirable
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Proven track record of generating substantial external grant income from a range of funding sources
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Experience of submission in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 or demonstration of a trajectory to REF submission in 2020
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Ability to lead effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment including expertise in mentoring, coaching etc
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An ability to motivate and inspire others
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Knowledge and awareness of the potential of current educational technological advances in learning and teaching
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Demonstrable willingness and ability to teach effectively at undergraduate/postgraduate level and an enthusiastic approach to all aspects of teaching, evidenced for example by student feedback, and a willingness to undertake appropriate training;
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Demonstrable willingness and evidence of ability to contribute effectively to the administrative activities of the Faculty

Person Specification – for Grade 9 - Associate Professor in Stroke Care
Essential
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A recognised post graduate qualification (PhD or equivalent) relevant to stroke research, which may, for example be in social sciences, economics, statistics, epidemiology, health psychology.
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Experience of undertaking applied health research relevant to stroke care and stroke service delivery
Advanced knowledge of techniques used to evaluate complex health service interventions including
RCTs, quasi-experimental designs and use of mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods.
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Postdoctoral research experience in the area of stroke care.
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A research focus that aligns with the research strategy of the Academic Unit of Elderly Care and LIHS with demonstrable enthusiasm to advance research and service development in the field of Stroke
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A track record of high quality and high impact publications of research in stroke care

Ability to work effectively, responsibly, independently and under pressure

A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, including written and presentational, and the ability to work as member of a team

Effective organisational ability, including the ability to manage time effectively

Commitment to own continuing professional development

Willingness to travel
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Proven track record of generating substantial external grant income from a range of funding sources
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Experience of submission in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 or demonstration of a trajectory to REF submission in 2020
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Experience and proven success in supervising postgraduate research students
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Proven record of delivering teaching to postgraduate and undergraduate students including the delivery of novel teaching materials (including for example, by distance learning)
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Ability to lead effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment including expertise in mentoring, coaching etc

An ability to motivate and inspire others

Knowledge and awareness of the potential of current educational technological advances in learning and teaching
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Demonstrable willingness and ability to teach effectively at undergraduate/postgraduate level and an enthusiastic approach to all aspects of teaching, evidenced for example by student feedback, and a willingness to undertake appropriate training;
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Demonstrable willingness and evidence of ability to contribute effectively to the administrative activities of the Faculty

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.
The School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at the University of Leeds is a major international centre for research and education. Our ambition is to improve health and reduce health inequalities, locally and globally, through excellent scientific research and the translation of that research into healthcare practice, and through the education of future scientific and clinical leaders who will advocate and practise an evidence-based approach. Our major strategic aims are to:
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Deliver outstanding research including basic discovery science through to applied health research that makes a significant difference to health.
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Produce exceptional graduates, clinicians, educators, doctoral and post-doctoral fellows whose learning has been informed and inspired by our research excellence and who will form the next generation of academic and clinical leaders.
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Develop and support knowledge transfer activities that flow from our academic activities.
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Create and maintain an efficient and sustainable environment for research and teaching within an organisational culture and management style that enacts and supports the university’s core values of community, inclusiveness, integrity and professionalism.
The School of Medicine is organised into seven Institutes. All are committed to high quality research-led teaching, through their training of postgraduate research students, delivery of postgraduate taught courses, and its leadership in undergraduate teaching. The School works closely with the local NHS, having a number of jointly funded clinical posts to ensure this relationship is effective and strong for both research and student education.
Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) Director: Professor Tim Ensor
LIHS delivers problem-driven research that supports decisions about the content or delivery of healthcare.
Our interdisciplinary approach incorporates expertise in applied health research designs, health implementation sciences, social sciences, health economics, informatics and statistics, as well as skills in communicating with basic scientists, policy makers, healthcare providers, public and patients. We conduct research at the individual, population and organisational level.
Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation
The Academic Unit of Elderly Care and Rehabilitation was formed in 2005 with the appointment of John
Young as Professor of Elderly Care Medicine, Anne Forster, now Professor of Stroke Rehabilitation, and Dr
John Green, Senior Research Fellow. The Unit is based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research in
Bradford Royal Infirmary. Two clinical senior lecturers in elderly medicine, Dr Elizabeth Teale and Dr Andy
Clegg were appointed in 2012 and a Lecturer in Stroke Care, Dr David Clarke, in 2013.
The research team is long established having for many years been based in Bradford Teaching Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust and it is now one of the leading centres for stroke and elderly care health services research in the UK. The prime focus is on clinically relevant health services research directly addressing the national priorities of elderly care and stroke. The research has used a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative, quantitative and health economic evaluations.
Current grant income is over £8 million with funding from NIHR with a research team of over 35 staff. We have developed an active partnership with the
Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research for the delivery of large multicentre trials.
We are fortunate to be supported in our stroke research work by many highly experienced, national and international colleagues.

The Unit formerly hosted the successful Yorkshire Stroke Research Network (Clinical Lead: Prof Anne
Forster). There is a strong stroke community across Yorkshire which includes the active engagement of clinical colleagues and survivors of stroke and their carers, providing an ideal environment for the identification of important clinical questions, development of feasible interventions, research implementation and dissemination of results.
The large portfolio of work undertaken in the Unit includes:
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A NIHR Programme grant evaluating longer-term outcomes after stroke;
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A NIHR programme grant focused on the identification and treatment of delirium in acute hospitals;
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Evaluation of assessment tools to identify mild cognitive impairment in older people.
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NIHR Programme grant to improve physical activity in care homes.
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Exploration of therapy provision in inpatient stroke care;
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The Unit hosts a NIHR Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research & Care (CLAHRC) theme focused on frailty;
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Development of an electronic Frailty Index (eFI) that uses existing primary care data to reliably diagnose frailty;
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The Community Ageing Research (CARE) study, recruiting a cohort of older people with varying degrees of frailty for ongoing research;
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Evaluation of service improvement tools in dementia care;
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Lead on three Cochrane Reviews.
Further details are available at: http://medhealth.leeds.ac.uk/info/646/academic_unit_of_elderly_care_and_rehabilitation
The Unit hosts a Postgraduate Certificate in Stroke Care (delivered by distance learning, http://medhealth.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder/main/646/academic_unit_of_elderly_care_and_rehabilitation/ ).
Bradford Institute for Health Research
The establishment of the Bradford Institute for Health Research in April 2007 was a key milestone in the development of medical and health research in Bradford. The Institute brings together a critical mass of researchers from hospital sites, primary care and the Universities of Leeds and Bradford.
The vision for the Bradford Institute for Health Research is to become a national centre for excellence in health research and to forge unique research collaborations between the people of Bradford, the NHS community and the Universities of Leeds and Bradford.
The Institute has the following aims:
1. To develop high quality research capacity across the Bradford research community.
2. To undertake research programmes that will translate into real benefits for patients.
3. To provide an opportunity for local people to share the benefits of participation and involvement in healthcare research.
4. To develop and attract the best researchers.
5. To ensure high standards for research governance and minimise bureaucracy.
The Bradford Institute has developed a strong track record in applied research and is a national centre of excellence in a number of health priority areas.
Current research programmes include:
1. Elderly Care and Stroke research.
2. Quality and Safety NHS research programme.
3. Born in Bradford birth cohort study.
4. Clinical genetics and obstetric epidemiology.
5. Medical education research.
6. Clinical trials, in particular oncology, haematology, diabetes, cardiology, renal.
7. Wound care research.

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://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/index.htm
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
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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
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this position. However, applicants who have unspent convictions must indicate this in the ‘other personal details’ section of the application form and send details to the Recruitment Officer
Disabled Applicants
The post is located in Temple Bank House, Bradford Royal Infirmary. 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, email 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
Equality Act once their disability becomes known.
Further information for applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions is available in the applicant guidance.