PERSON SPECIFICATION
LECTURER IN LIVESTOCK VETERINARY EXTENSION SERVICES – VCS-0150-09
Department:
Grade:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Hawkshead/Camden Campus
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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Training
and
education
Experience
A degree in veterinary
science which is recognised
by the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons
ASSESSMENT
*A and/or I
A
Have completed an
approved residency
programme and/or postgraduate training and a
higher degree of equivalent
status in farm animal
medicine or a directly
related discipline
A
Broad practical and
academic knowledge of
clinical services related to
farm animal health and
production
I
Experience in clinical
activities and a strong
interest in farm animal
health and production
A/I
European or American
Diploma in a Farm Animalrelated discipline
MSc/PhD
A research profile in one of
the College’s areas of special
research interest
A relevant teaching
qualification
Experience of teaching
undergraduate and
postgraduate students
A/I
Experience of participating in
A/I
* A = Application Form I = Interview
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Experience of farm animal
health and production in a
range of different settings
including first opinion practice
and extension or consultancy
activity
Previous experience of
working within a Higher
Education environment
An appropriate record of
publications in peer-reviewed
journals of international
standing for the level of
experience
ASSESSMENT
*A and/or I
A
A
A/I
A
A/I
A
A
clinical science research
projects
Experience of delivery of
professional CPD, including
appropriate record of CPD
and lay media publications
Skills and
knowledge
A/I
Experience in RCVS CertAVP
programme
Technical, clinical and
academic expertise to play a
leading role in the
development and delivery of
veterinary extension services
related to farm animal
health and production
I
Expertise to supervise both
undergraduate students as
well as the residents and
interns during their clinical
rotations
I
Expertise to take part in our
clinical outreach activities in
partner practices
I
I
Due to teaching activity at
various levels, experience,
proficiency and interest in
teaching veterinary students,
intern/- residents and
practicing veterinarians
during professional
development courses
Computer literacy and
interest in innovative use of
IT for delivery of referral
services and education,
including CPD
* A = Application Form I = Interview
Experience in either clinical or
basic research work in areas
that are relevant to farm
animal health and production
A/I
Range of skills, knowledge and
experience gained in more
than one institution and in a
variety of different contexts
A
A
I
A
Research (clinical,
epidemiological or basic
science) skills sufficient o take
part in, or lead, research
activities in the general area of
farm animal health and
production
Proven skills in planning,
organising and delivering
postgraduate education and
training programmes that are
accredited with an established
specialist College
I
Behavioural
skills
Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills and
the ability to build good
professional relationships
I
Ability or potential to lead
and motivate members of a
clinical team including
clinical training scholars,
nurses and technicians
I
* A = Application Form I = Interview
Proven leadership and
motivational ability in either a
clinical or research setting
I