Faculty of Medicine and Health School of Medicine Leeds Institute of Health Sciences Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics and MRC Medical Bioinformatics Centre Lecturer in Health Informatics/e-Health research Following the MRC award of £7M to support a new Leeds Medical Bioinformatics Centre, we are seeking a Lecturer with expertise in health informatics, health data analytics and / or e-heath research to augment our research portfolio with further grant income from the Research Councils, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and other funding bodies, support our teaching activities and strengthen our existing multidisciplinary teams in these areas. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent experience in health informatics or e-Health research and be familiar with working in a multidisciplinary research environment. The successful applicant will be an experienced multidisciplinary researcher with a significant publication record, effective communication and presentation skills, a capacity to inspire others with enthusiasm and ability to work successfully as a team member. Please note that bioinformaticians or epidemiologists without substantial health informatics research experience will not be eligible for this post. 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 (£38,511 – £45,954 p.a.) depending on qualifications and experience Informal inquiries to Professor Jeremy Wyatt (research issues), Tel: + 44 0(113) 3430858, email: j.c.wyatt@leeds.ac.uk or to Dr Susan Clamp (teaching issues) Tel: + 44 0(113) 343 4960, email: s.clamp@leeds.ac.uk If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact Sue Davis on 0113 343 0831, s.davis@leeds.ac.uk Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19 May 2015 Job Ref: MHIHS1029 Closing Date: 26 April 2015 Purpose of the Post The primary responsibility of the post is to contribute to the development and research productivity of the Leeds MRC Medical Bioinformatics Centre and Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, linking these with the research activities of Leeds Medical School and the Leeds Institute for Health Sciences in particular in health informatics, health data analytics and/or e-health. We interpret health informatics as the design, development and evaluation of interactive information systems to directly improve the quality of healthcare, self-care or health promotion – ie. clinical informatics, rather than research using data that happens to be held in computer systems. Teaching will be expected in the post-holder’s area of expertise, to a degree commensurate with a predominantly research role. Research To be actively involved in applied health and health informatics research and contribute to the research activities of the MRC Centre, institute, school and faculty, collaborating as appropriate with local, national and international partners. To maintain a record of regular publication of original research in high ranking journals and to develop a high national and international profile To attract research income on an individual and/or collaborative basis To provide excellent postgraduate supervision and attract high calibre research students to the university To take part in knowledge transfer activities, where appropriate and beneficial to the University Teaching To contribute to the planning and development of new modules within the relevant subject area To teach at different levels as appropriate to the post, providing timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations To contribute to the review of modules and programmes and quality assurance mechanisms To undertake other teaching related activities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Group, in accordance with University workload agreements To provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate Administration Effective contribution to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the Unit, school, faculty and university Involvement in the recruitment, management and development of staff and acting as mentor to less experienced colleagues To maintain a safe work environment, including ensuring compliance with legislation and the undertaking of risk assessments General duties 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 To maintain your 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 To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as might be reasonably required 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. As part of developing your specific research activities you will be expected to work with other research and teaching staff members across the Medical School and beyond. Relationships You will be part of the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics) and located in the MRC Centre for Biomedical Informatics. The post-holder is responsible to the Head of Research in the Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics, Professor Jeremy Wyatt, through whom he/she is accountable to the Head of the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, Professor Tim Ensor and 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 are 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 Essential A recognised post graduate qualification (PhD or equivalent experience) relevant to health informatics / e-health. Substantial postdoctoral expertise in undertaking applied health research relevant to e-health A research focus that aligns with the research strategy of Leeds Institute of Health Sciences and the MRC Centre A track record of high quality, high impact research publications in health informatics / e-health Proven track record of generating substantial external grant income from a range of funding sources Experience and proven success in supervising postgraduate research students Initiative, motivation and enthusiasm to advance research, service and system development in the field 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 your own continuing professional development Willingness to travel Desirable Proven record of delivering teaching to postgraduate and undergraduate students including the delivery of novel teaching materials (including for example, by distance learning) Ability to lead effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment including expertise in mentoring, coaching etc. An ability to motivate and inspire others Knowledge of the potential impact of current educational technology for learning and teaching Demonstrable willingness and evidence of ability to contribute effectively to administrative activities of a University 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. With its recent success in gaining a £7M MRC Centre for Medical Bioinformatics, the Faculty is prioritising health informatics, health data analytics and eHealth as key research priorities for the future. 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: Deliver outstanding research including basic discovery science through to applied health research that makes a significant difference to health. 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. Develop and support knowledge transfer activities that flow from our academic activities. 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 four Institutes: Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS), Leeds Institute of Genetics Health & Therapeutics (LIGHT), Leeds Institute of Medical Education (LIME) and Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine (LIMM). 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 Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics is part of the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences. 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. The Institute has active research groups in International Health, Primary Care and Public Health, Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, eHealth and Health Services Research. For more information visit our website at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/lihs/. The Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics (LIHS) Head Dr Susan Clamp, Research Director Prof Jeremy Wyatt The Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics (YCHI) is part of the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences. Within the University, YCHI also has strong academic links with the Schools of Psychology, Computing and the Business School (with its Centre for Decision Research), the University’s Clinical Trials Research Unit and the Division of Biostatistics and the emerging Leeds network for behaviour change research. Outside, we link with local organisations via the University of Leeds strategic partnerships with the Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, local NHS primary care commissioning groups, community and mental health trusts and Leeds City Council and its Leeds Care Record project. Nationally, we have strong direct links with the Royal College of Physicians Health Informatics Unit, NHS England, the British Standards Institution and the Health and Social Care Information Centre. There is a joint ambition within the Faculty of Medicine and Health to achieve status as a safe haven data depository with the NHS. Depending upon your interests, there will be many opportunities for collaboration with academic groups outside the Faculty of medicine healthcare and psychology – for example in geography or computing science , and for working with NHS partners in the primary or secondary care organisations with whom we have links. The origin of health informatics in Leeds was 40 year ago in Tim de Dombal’s Clinical Information Sciences Unit and the Leeds Abdominal Pain System. We continue to work on decision support systems but now have a wide research portfolio and strong links with TPP and its ResearchOne database. We also link closely with Harvard University and Partners in Health, health informatics departments in Amsterdam, Paris & Porto Universities, and average 6-8 PhD students at any one time. YCHI also has international teaching and research collaborations in low and middle income countries in Africa and the Middle East. We teach a well respected MSc course which attracts around 16-20 students pa. This is currently being revised to develop two new strands, in Clinical Informatics and Health Data Analytics; the post holder will take a key role in this process along with existing staff. The Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics (YCHI) continues to build on its international reputation in research and teaching. We have been major partners in European Commission Framework Programmes and NIHR research programme grants. Many of our research outputs are used internationally, for example the OpenMRS record system is used in more than 50 low and middle income countries and the Ellipse software for Down syndrome screening is used in over 30 countries. ? Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM) Director: Professor Mark Kearney LICAMM integrates basic and clinical scientists with a common goal of understanding the mechanisms underpinning common chronic diseases of human health and developing new approaches to treating patients at an individual and population level. At the heart of LICAMM’s philosophy is a vibrant multidisciplinary approach to science that provides a platform to deliver internationally competitive translational research and teaching in disorders including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative diseases) our key aim is to improve the lives of our patients and the experience of our students. Leeds Institute of Medical Education (LIME) Director: Professor Trudie Roberts LIME provides the administrative support, co-ordination and leadership for the School of Medicine’s undergraduate medical degree, including admissions, curriculum development, assessment, student support and clinical placement liaison. It provides the technology-enhanced learning and innovation support for the School of Medicine. LIME also has a very active scholarship programme of research and innovation in medical education and uses its expertise to influence medical education policy and practice nationally and internationally. To achieve this it works with a range of stakeholders including the academic community, the profession, the public, regulators and policy makers. Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology (LICAP) Director: Professor Tim Bishop The Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology addresses both laboratory based and clinical research into cancer with a major focus on translational science. LICAP is one of the largest cancer Institutes in the country and has major financial support from the cancer charities. The laboratories and clinical research are all based on the St James’s site with laboratory activities being located in the Wellcome Trust Brenner Building and adjacent buildings while the clinical work is based within Bexley Wing. Leeds Institute of Biomedical & Clinical Sciences (LIBACS) Director: Professor Philip Hopkins LIBACS undertakes clinically-driven research from the level of the gene through cellular, tissue and organ to clinical trials. Our vision is to develop a sustainable centre of excellence for the advancement of patient care by translating research results into clinical practise and contributing to medical education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Our research interests are encapsulated in 6 clinical themes (Gastrointestinal inflammation & tumorigenesis, Genetic disorders, Infection & immunity, Neuroscience, Perinatal medicine, Perioperative outcomes & technologies) underpinned by 4 generic science technology strands (Animal models, Cell biology, Gene regulations & Genomics). We are based predominantly at the St James’s University Hospital site. Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), Director: Professor Paul Emery LIRMM is dedicated to improving diagnosis, therapy, intervention and outcome across the spectrum of rheumatic and musculoskeletal medicine. It boasts a dynamic portfolio of research and education, delivering wide-ranging clinical, translational and basic research across five Sections: Clinical Musculoskeletal Medicine, Experimental Musculoskeletal Medicine, Clinical Biomechanics and Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine and Orthopaedics. A multidisciplinary approach is the core of our activities, with significant interdisciplinary links between Experimental and Clinical research. LIRMM’s clinical activities are focussed at Chapel Allerton Hospital, which is also base for our NIHR Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit (LMBRU) and our basic sciences at St James’s University Hospital. Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR) Director: Professor Julia Brown LICTR delivers innovative design, delivery and knowledge transfer in clinical trials research. Our multidisciplinary approach, in collaboration with basic scientists, clinicians, policy makers, healthcare providers, public and patients and University colleagues, delivers internationally competitive research and teaching that makes a significant contribution to the evidence base for healthcare delivery. The Institutes research is conducted through the Clinical Trials Research Unit where we have expertise in design and conduct of complex clinical trials incorporating novel designs to evaluate CTIMPs, complex interventions, diagnostics, medical devices and surgery. 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 Learning and Teaching 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 role and are deemed new to teaching in HE should be required to complete successfully all of the requirements of the University of Leeds Teaching Award: Professional Standard 2 (ULTA-2) 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 ULTA-2 are available at www.leeds.ac.uk/sddu/lt/ulta/ulta2.html Guidance on the criteria used to decide ‘new to teaching’ is available at www.leeds.ac.uk/sddu/lt/ulta/ulta_criteria.html Staff with contracts of less than 0.5 fte may take the ULTA-2 provided that they have a broad enough range of teaching 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 the Charles Thackrah Building with a move to newly refurbished premises in the Worsley Building in summer 2015. 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.