Faculty of Medicine and Health
School of Healthcare
Midwifery, Social Work and Counselling and Psychotherapy
Lecturer in Maternal Care - 2 posts available
Full time or part time considered
We invite applications from midwives and non-midwives who are excelling in their field and are aspirational. Appointees will be joining the University at a time of investment in research and educational excellence which will create a vibrant community.
The School’s vision is to translate excellence in research and scholarship, within each of our academic portfolios, into an exceptional student experience and make a major impact upon society. You will be joining the School at a time of new growth as seven new Chairs have been appointed to realise this vision.
As a Lecturer in Maternal Care you will embrace the University’s student education strategy to provide a highly developed portfolio of undergraduate and taught postgraduate education. This will primarily be aligned to pre-registration midwifery and subjects aligned to maternal care. You will be supported in developing synergy between education and a defined programme of research.
The post will be based in the School of Healthcare (Baines Wing).
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 holds 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.) or Grade 8 (£38,511 - £45,954 p.a.) depending on qualifications and experience. Salaries for part time roles will be on a pro-rated basis.
Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to Dr Janet Hirst, Academic Unit Director, tel. + 44 (0) 113 343 1281 or email; j.hirst@leeds.ac.uk
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If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact the School of
Healthcare Head of School Office, tel. +44 (0) 113 343 1434 or email; headofschooloffice@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk
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Job Ref: MHHEA1009

Job Description
Main Duties and Responsibilities Grade 7 and 8
Learning & Teaching
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Undertake a full research informed teaching load, including contributing to the development, delivery and evaluation of cutting edge learning and teaching content and approaches informed by current and relevant research, across undergraduate and post qualification programmes and across a range of academic levels.
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Contribute to initiatives and projects designed to include new styles of deep, effective learning and enhance the overall pattern of the student learning experience.
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Participate in the effective supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking dissertations/projects as required.
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Participate in innovative approaches to teaching and assessing, ensuring curricular processes build on best practice and maintain a strategic fit, including the development of creative strategies.
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Participate in the assessment process for students, making effective use of innovative and technological methods to ensure timely developmental feedback on assessment is a vehicle for improvement.
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Contribute to the recruitment and selection of students.
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Contribute to the continuous process of critical review and evaluation of modules, programmes and the quality assurance mechanisms of the student learning experience as a means of driving enhancement.
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Provide a range of pastoral, professional and curriculum support mechanisms that meets the needs of an increasingly diverse student body.
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Engage with policy/practice and educational developments in the scholarship of teaching to ensure learning and teaching is clearly linked to wider strategic agenda and targets.
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Contribute to the broad development of the discipline within a multi/interdisciplinary professional arena.
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Participate in innovative approaches to learning and teaching and apply knowledge acquired from own research to teaching.
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Promote opportunities for students to gain international experience and/or perspectives.
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Promote the inclusion of the development of enterprise/employability/entrepreneurial skills in the curriculum.
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Participate in activities and events that foster widening participation by those who can benefit.
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Make a contribution to peer reviewed publications in indexed journals or texts.
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Present scholarship/learning and teaching papers at scientific and scholarly conferences of national or international standing.
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Take part in other teaching activities organised by the School as appropriate.
In addition for Grade 8 Learning and Teaching
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Engage in initiatives and projects designed to inculcate new styles of deep, effective learning and enhance the overall pattern of the student learning experience.
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Provide effective supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking dissertations/projects as required.

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Play a full role in the continuous process of critical review and evaluation of modules, programmes and the quality assurance mechanisms of the student learning experience as a means of driving enhancement.
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Incorporate policy/practice and educational developments in the scholarship of teaching to ensure learning and teaching is clearly linked to wider strategic agenda and targets.
Research
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Be actively involved in research as co-investigator contributing to the research culture/activity within the School of Healthcare.
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Contribute to applications for peer reviewed research grant awards or awards to support research network activities.
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Develop a track record of high quality research publications in independently peer reviewed journals of high national level, contributing to future research excellence and funding exercises.
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Present research outputs at exhibitions at national conferences or other similar events.
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Contribute to research publications at an international level in collaboration with colleagues internal and/ or external to the School.
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Identify and attract research income in line with School research themes, in collaboration with others.
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Contribute to the preparation of high quality research grant applications and participate as full members of research teams as appropriate.
 Undertake training and supervision of postgraduate research students at Master’s and Doctoral level where appropriate.
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Act as an internal and external referee and contribute peer assessment on an occasional basis for appropriate journals, publications and theses submitted as part of the examination of postgraduate degrees through research.
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Make a contribution to external research related committees and/or review research of peer reviewed journals which enhance academic standing.
In addition for Grade 8 Research
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Produce and maintain a high quality record of regular research publications in independently peer-reviewed journals of high national level, contributing to future research excellence and funding exercises.
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Identify and attract research income in line with School research themes, both on an individual basis and in collaboration with others.
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Participate in and develop external networks to identify sources of funding.
Innovation & Knowledge Transfer (IKT)
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Engage in IKT activities, examples include: o The application of research outcomes to benefit society o Commercialisation of intellectual property derived from research and/or teaching o Conducting applied, or user-driven, research
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Undertake consultancy, engaging with users to draw upon and apply existing knowledge/knowhow from research or specialist subject areas to answer questions, solve problems and develop solutions for external organisations.
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Participate in new initiatives and research perspectives arising out of IKT activity and contribute to their successful delivery.

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Identify and apply for teaching, IKT or research awards to support developments in scholarship and promote IKT/research activities within the School.
In addition for Grade 8 (IKT)
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Propose and generate new initiatives/projects and research perspectives arising out of IKT activity and contribute to their successful delivery.
Administration
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Contribute to the administrative process of the School e.g. examinations/assessment, quality assurance process and general organisation and management of students on programmes.
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Contribute to the organisation and management of the student experience e.g. student tracking and progression.
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Make a contribution to School, Faculty and University committees as appropriate.
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Remain proactive in on e’s own personal and professional development, and to undertake staff development opportunities as may be appropriate.
 Undertake the role in accord with the requirements of the University’s Health & Safety Policy.
This may include ensuring that risk assessments in own area are completed, staff are aware of them and all relevant safety polices and arrangements are adhered to.
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Engage in academic leadership activities commensurate with role and grade.
In addition, for Grade 8 Administration
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Contribute to the development of teams and individuals by participating both as reviewer and reviewee in the Staff Development and Review Scheme (SRDS).
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Act as a mentor to colleagues and peer reviewer of learning and teaching, as required.
General
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Active ly promote the aims of the University’s People Management Framework within the
School.
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Maintain an awareness and understanding of Health & Safety issues as they relate to the
University.
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Undertake any additional activities commensurate with the postholder’s level of training and experience and conducive to fulfilment of the job purpose outlined above, as well as similar posts elsewhere within the University.
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This job description should not be regarded as a definitive list of duties and responsibilities, which will develop and change over time through natural progression.
Practice
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Maintain and develop knowledge, skills and competence as academics in professional subject areas through appropriate scholarly and professional activity and ensure knowledge of practice is contemporaneous.
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Liaise proactively with agencies to promote collaborative working.
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Participate in the quality assurance mechanisms of student learning experience.
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Support students and mentors in practice environments.
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Undertake practice work either in or outside the School which has a clear research or teaching focus related to the work of the School. The nature and extent of these duties will be a matter for negotiation with Academic Unit Director.

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Liaise proactively with service partner representatives to ensure curricula are developed which meet practice needs.
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Facilitate effective communication and working relationships including supporting students within practice.
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Link with placement areas to participate in support the assessment of practice and monitoring of student progression in practice.
University Values
All staff will be 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
Essential
Education and training
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A PhD in a related discipline (or close to completing a PhD/Professional Doctorate) or equivalent experience.
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Hold a recognised teaching qualification (equivalent to ULTRA) or willing to undertake.
Specialist Knowledge
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Experience of teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and developing teaching materials in the subject specific subject areas.
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Achievement as a single or lead author of refereed publication.
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A developing research agenda that complements the current research programmes and strengths of colleagues within the School.
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Evidence of a commitment to research demonstrated through scholarly excellence in the field of fundamental aspects of midwifery or maternal care or women’s health.
Relevant experience
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An ability to teach effectively at, at least undergraduate level, and provide a stimulating environment for learning and teaching to motivate, inspire and challenge students intellectually; as evidenced, for example, in student feedback obtained from teaching.
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Evidence of scholarship for example through presentation of papers at scientific or scholarly conferences of national or international standing or peer reviewed publications in index linked texts/journals.
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Experience of contributing to effective module/programme management, administration or review.
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Experience of submitting grant applications or sourcing alternative funding streams for teaching, IKT or research.
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Ability to attract external sources to further research and/or research led teaching in a competitive environment.
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Can demonstrate an understanding of the maternity and midwifery learning and teaching agenda at local, regional and national levels.
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Success in, and commitment to, working in cross-disciplinary teams and environments.
Personal Attributes
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Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills .
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An ability to manage and respond to results from enhancement and monitoring activities.
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A proven ability to work under pressure effectively, responsibly and independently and apply sound judgement and decisions to variety of challenges and situations, taking accountability for own actions and the consequences.
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Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships, being an ambassador for the School, inside and outside the University, and an effective team player.
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Highly self-motivated, able to organise time, workload and prioritise tasks and evidence of commitment to own personal and professional development.

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A willingness to share the School’s vision and commitment to excellence in all aspects of work and output; and committed to the University values of Academic Excellence,
Community, Integrity, Inclusiveness and Professionalism 1 .
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An appreciation of the policy and strategic issues currently affecting teaching, research and
IKT in higher education.
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Ability to plan and prioritise teaching and research initiatives in line with strategic objectives.
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IT experience including the use of MS Office, proficient use of the web and Outlook for diary planning and email.
Desirable
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A registrant on the midwifery part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council UK.
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Commitment to engage in pedagogical research to support teaching activities.
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Evidence of developing creative and innovative ways of delivering research-led learning and teaching at all levels including the effective use of new and creative learning and teaching technologies demonstrating ability to translate excellence in research and scholarship into learning opportunities for students.
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Proven ability to contribute to School, Faculty, University and/or external professional committees at a regional or national level.
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Commitment to the participation in the supervision of post graduate students undertaking research projects to at least masters level.
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Potential to establish collaborative links with researchers from other fields/institutes.
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Evidence of contributing to application for peer reviewed research (including IKT grant awards) or awards to support research network activities and knowledge and understanding of the IKT agenda.
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Potential for academic leadership in support of excellent and inspirational learning and teaching e.g. School administration and chairing/ attending management committees.
1 Further information on University Values, please visit the University Strategy web pages on http://www.leeds.ac.uk/about/strategy/values.htm

Person Specification for Grade 8
Essential
Education & Training
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A PhD in a related discipline or be nearing the completion of a post-graduate research degree at a comparable level e.g. related Professional Doctorate.
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Hold a recognised teaching qualification (equivalent to ULTRA) or willing to undertake.
Specialist Knowledge
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Significant experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and developing teaching materials in subject specific areas.
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Evidence of engagement in advanced leadership & management or pedagogy research to support teaching activities.
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A record of achievement, as a single or lead author of high quality refereed publications both national and international.
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A research agenda that complements the current research of colleagues within the School.
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A commitment to research demonstrated through scholarly excellence in the field of maternal and / or midwifery or child or family health.
Relevant Experience
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Evidence of developing creative and innovative ways of delivering research-led learning and teaching at all levels including the effective use of new and creative learning and teaching technologies.
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A willingness and demonstrable ability to teach effectively at all levels and provide a stimulating environment for learning and teaching to motivate, inspire and challenge students intellectually; as evidenced, for example, in student feedback obtained from teaching.
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Proven ability to contribute to School, Faculty, University and/or external professional committees at a regional or national level and success in, and commitment to, working in cross-disciplinary teams and environments.
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Track record of proven scholarship for example through presentation of papers at scientific and scholarly conferences of national or international standing or peer reviewed publications in index linked texts/journals.
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Experience of contributing to effective module/programme management, administration and review.
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Proven ability to translate excellence in research and scholarship into learning opportunities for students.
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Experience of and participation in the supervision of post-graduate students undertaking research projects to at least Masters level.
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Potential to establish collaborative links with researchers from other fields/institutions.
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Clear evidence of contribution to application for peer reviewed research (including IKT) grant awards or awards to support research network activities with knowledge and understanding of the IKT agenda.
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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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Can demonstrate a clear understanding of the health learning and teaching agenda at local, regional and national levels.

Personal Attributes
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Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills at all levels and evidence of commitment to own personal and professional development.
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An ability to manage and respond to results from enhancement and monitoring activities.

A proven ability to work under pressure effectively, responsibly and independently and apply sound judgement and decisions to variety of challenges and situations, taking accountability for own actions and the consequences.

Ability to build, maintain and develop effective working relationships, being an ambassador for the School, inside and outside the University, and an effective team player.

Highly self-motivated, able to organise time, workload and prioritise tasks.
 A willingness to share the School’s vision and commitment to excellence in all aspects of work and output and commitment towards the University values of Academic Excellence,
Community, Integrity, Inclusiveness and Professionalism 2 .

An appreciation of the policy and strategic issues currently affecting teaching, research and
IKT in higher education.

Ability to plan and prioritise teaching and research initiatives in line with strategic objectives.

IT experience including the use of MS Office, proficient use of the web and Outlook for diary planning and email.
Desirable
Education & Training
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A registrant on the midwifery part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s register.
Relevant Experience
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Experience of academic leadership in support of excellent and inspirational learning and teaching e.g. School administration and chairing/attending management committees.
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Experience of submitting grant applications or sourcing alternative funding streams for teaching, IKT and research.
2 Further information on University Values, please visit the University Strategy web pages on http://www.leeds.ac.uk/about/strategy/values.htm

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
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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
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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
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, email; disclosure@leeds.ac.uk
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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
The 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, 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.