Vacancy Ref: : 049133 Closing Date : 20-Sep-2019 Contact Person : Angus Jinks Contact Number : 0131 651 7447 Contact Email : Angus.Jinks@ed.ac.uk Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) based within the Hospital for Small Animals on Easter Bush Campus, just outside Edinburgh. The successful applicant will facilitate further expansion of our ECC team, and will share supervision of our combined emergency receiving and ICU services within our well-equipped teaching hospital. Our ECC service is in an exciting period of development and we are looking for an applicant who will be keen to contribute ideas and to play a major role in the implementation of state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic approaches as we move forward.

Responsibilities will include clinical, teaching and research duties but we can provide a bespoke career focus depending on your area of interest. An important aspect of the role is participation in the delivery and assessment of the BVM&S undergraduate teaching programme. The R(D)SVS has a strong tradition of research, with excellent collaborative links both on campus and within the wider university providing many exciting opportunities for both clinical and basic science research.

You must hold a degree in veterinary medicine and, at the time of appointment, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Applicants with either an ACVECC or ECVECC diploma are preferred, but those who have recently completed an approved residency and are board eligible in Emergency and Critical Care will also be considered. We would particularly welcome applications form ACVECC or ECVECC diplomates with a PhD in a topic of strategic interest to the R(D)SVS. You will also have experience in teaching and clinical research in a veterinary school. Appointment is conditional on the University receiving a satisfactory Standard Disclosure check.

For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Efa Llewellyn, ECC Lecturer (efa.llewellyn@ed.ac.uk) or Professor Richard Mellanby, Head of Small Animal Sciences (richard.mellanby@ed.ac.uk) on 0131 650 7650 This post is advertised over two grades and appointment will be made depending on experience

UE09

1. Job Details

Job title: Senior Lecturer – Emergency and critical care
School: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Unit (if applicable): Hospital for Small Animals
Line manager: Head of Companion Animal Science

2. Job Purpose

To take a leadership role in the provision of a Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service for the Hospital for Small Animals within and outwith normal University hours, to lead in the teaching and research efforts of the Service and play a leadership role in the development of the ECC Service.

3. Main Responsibilities

• To lead the development and delivery of small animal ECC provision in the Hospital for Small Animals. This involves taking the lead responsibility for cases at the external referral level, but also cases referred internally from other services, and attending to all aspects of clinical decision-making. It also involves leading in the practical training of undergraduates, principally Final Year BVM&S students on clinical rotation, and clinical scholars (postgraduates) through case based teaching, lectures, small group tutorials and practical classes (50%)

• To lead the research of suitable quality to permit contribution to the scientific literature in the discipline, to enhance the professional reputation of the service and further the academic aims of the School. (35%)

• To lead the didactic teaching of pre-clinical veterinary students and postgraduate students (10%)

• To perform administrative duties in line with a leadership role within the Unit and undertaking CPD to maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise, to further personal development and the development of the Small Animal ECC team. (5%)

4. Planning and Organising

• The job-holder will have a leadership role within the Small Animal ECC Service’s team, dealing with all aspects of planning, diagnosis and treatment of individual cases he or she assumes responsibility for.

• The job-holder will work within an organised rota, but will not be directly supervised in relation to clinical work.

• The job-holder must time-manage to ensure the case list and other duties are completed efficiently and to the highest established standards by effective management of time. This will include prompt and effective communication with clients and referring practitioners and appropriate case charging.

• In consultation with the VMED, the post-holder will lead in the delivery of the teaching programme related to their clinical expertise.

5. Problem Solving

• The job-holder must provide a safe and practical solution to all clinical challenges presented, seeking specialist assistance and, or input where appropriate.

• The role involves application of prior knowledge and experience to sustain the high standards of clinical practice established in the hospitals.

• The job-holder will
o assist residents when required
o balance practical, ethical and financial factors in deciding on appropriate care for individuals and groups of patients.
o use knowledge derived from clinical work, external sources or previous experience to improve teaching practice.
o help and advise junior staff and students as appropriate.

6. Decision Making

• The job-holder will be personally responsible for decisions of a clinical nature on individual cases.

• Complex cases may be discussed with senior colleagues, in surgery and other disciplines, but responsibility for the case will remain with the job-holder.

7. Key Contacts/Relationships

• Line manager

• Students, clients, staff members and external contacts as appropriate.

8. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job

• Essential
¿ A veterinary graduate with postgraduate experience in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care.
¿ Completed an ECVECC or ACVECC accredited residency training programme.
¿ Member of (or eligible to become a member of) RCVS
¿ An ability to work alone but also to supervise and instruct students
¿ Experience in teaching, learning and assessment in a veterinary school.
¿ Clear evidence of leadership in ECC education, clinical provision or research

• Desirable
¿ ECVECC or ACVECC diploma
¿ Full valid UK driving licence, as there is a requirement to travel to the hospital out of hours to respond to emergency situations when public transport is unavailable.
¿ PhD in a topic relevant to the research undertaken in the Roslin Institute

9. Dimensions

• The Small Animal ECC Service has 2 senior clinical academic staff, one ACVECC/ECVECC diplomates and one ECVIM specialist, and three dedicated ECC interns. The Small Animal ECC service works closely with many other services, notably internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, neurology, diagnostic imaging and oncology, to provide outstanding patient, client and referring veterinarian care. The Small Animal ECC service is housed within the Hospital for Small Animals, which is a superbly equipped, modern hospital with on-site CT scanner, linear accelerator, fluoroscopy unit and ICU facilities. Further details can be found on our website (www.ed.ac.uk/vet/hfsa-int-med).

• There are excellent opportunities for the job-holder to develop their own research programme within the ECC service. The Roslin Institute is located on the same campus as the HfSA ensuring that world leading research facilities and mentorship is readily available to the ECC service. All clinicians are expected to engage and support established research activities and there are outstanding opportunities for clinicians to develop their own programme of work.

• Excellence in teaching is a strong priority amongst HfSA staff. We provide excellent support and mentorship programmes for clinicians who want to develop further expertise in teaching. We strongly support the development and dissemination of novel teaching approaches.

• Clinical duties require flexible working hours that may include daytime, evening and weekend duties.

10. Job Context and any other relevant information

The Small Animal ECC service plays a very significant part in supporting the clinical, teaching and research work of the School. The job-holder will have a client-facing role and will help to generate caseload through interaction with referring vets in private practice and with the pet-owning public.

UE08

1. Job Details

Job title: Lecturer – Emergency and critical care
School: Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Unit (if applicable): Hospital for Small Animals
Line manager: Head of Companion Animal Science

2. Job Purpose

To assist in the provision of a Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) service for the Hospital for Small Animals within and outwith normal University hours, to contribute to the teaching and research efforts of the Service and assist in the development of the ECC Service.

3. Main Responsibilities
• A share of the small animal ECC caseload of the Hospital for Small Animals. This involves taking responsibility for cases at the external referral level, but also cases referred internally from other services, and attending to all aspects of clinical decision-making. It also involves practical training of undergraduates, principally Final Year BVM&S students on clinical rotation, and clinical scholars (postgraduates) through case based teaching, lectures, small group tutorials and practical classes. (60%)

• To undertake research of suitable quality to permit contribution to the scientific literature in the discipline, to enhance the professional reputation of the service and further the academic aims of the School. (25%)

• To undertake didactic teaching of pre-clinical veterinary students and postgraduate students (10%)

• Involvement in administrative duties within the Unit and undertaking CPD to maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise, to further personal development and the development of the Small Animal ECC team. (5%)

4. Planning and Organising

• The job-holder will work as part of the Small Animal ECC Service’s team, dealing with all aspects of planning, diagnosis and treatment of individual cases he or she assumes responsibility for.

• The job-holder will work within an organised rota, but will not be directly supervised in relation to clinical work.

• The job-holder must time-manage to ensure the case list and other duties are completed efficiently and to the highest established standards by effective management of time. This will include prompt and effective communication with clients and referring practitioners and appropriate case charging.

• In consultation with the line manager, the post-holder will plan elements of the teaching programme related to their clinical expertise.

5. Problem Solving

• The job-holder must provide a safe and practical solution to all clinical challenges presented, seeking specialist assistance and, or input where appropriate.

• The role involves application of prior knowledge and experience to sustain the high standards of clinical practice established in the hospitals.

• The job-holder will
o assist residents when required
o balance practical, ethical and financial factors in deciding on appropriate care for individuals and groups of patients.
o use knowledge derived from clinical work, external sources or previous experience to improve teaching practice.
o help and advise junior staff and students as appropriate.

6. Decision Making

• The job-holder will be personally responsible for decisions of a clinical nature on individual cases.

• Complex cases may be discussed with senior colleagues, in surgery and other disciplines, but responsibility for the case will remain with the job-holder.

7. Key Contacts/Relationships

• Line manager

• Students, clients, staff members and external contacts as appropriate.

8. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job

• Essential
¿ A veterinary graduate with postgraduate experience in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care.
¿ Completed an ECVECC or ACVECC accredited residency training programme.
¿ Member of (or eligible to become a member of) RCVS
¿ An ability to work alone but also to supervise and instruct students
¿ Experience in teaching, learning and assessment in a veterinary school.

• Desirable
¿ ECVECC or ACVECC diploma
¿ Full valid UK driving licence, as there is a requirement to travel to the hospital out of hours to respond to emergency situations when public transport is unavailable.
¿ PhD in a topic relevant to the research undertaken in the Roslin Institute

9. Dimensions

• The Small Animal ECC Service has 2 senior clinical academic staff, both of whom are ACVECC/ECVECC diplomates and RCVS specialists, and three dedicated ECC interns. The Small Animal ECC service works closely with many other services, notably internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, neurology, diagnostic imaging and oncology, to provide outstanding patient, client and referring veterinarian care. The Small Animal ECC service is housed within the Hospital for Small Animals, which is a superbly equipped, modern hospital with on-site CT scanner, linear accelerator, fluoroscopy unit and ICU facilities. Further details can be found on our website (www.ed.ac.uk/vet/hfsa-int-med).

• There are excellent opportunities for the job-holder to develop their own research programme within the ECC service. The Roslin Institute is located on the same campus as the HfSA ensuring that world leading research facilities and mentorship is readily available to the ECC service. All clinicians are expected to engage and support established research activities and there are outstanding opportunities for clinicians to develop their own programme of work.

• Excellence in teaching is a strong priority amongst HfSA staff. We provide excellent support and mentorship programmes for clinicians who want to develop further expertise in teaching. We strongly support the development and dissemination of novel teaching approaches.

• Clinical duties require flexible working hours that may include daytime, evening and weekend duties.

10. Job Context and any other relevant information

The Small Animal ECC service plays a very significant part in supporting the clinical, teaching and research work of the School. The job-holder will have a client-facing role and will help to generate caseload through interaction with referring vets in private practice and with the pet-owning public.

Standard Disclosure
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure Check. Employment in this post is conditional on the University receiving a satisfactory standard Disclosure check. The successful candidate will not be permitted to commence employment until this has been received. Information provided will be kept confidential and individuals will not be discriminated against unnecessarily due to non relevant offending background.

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Salary
The role is grade Ue09 (£51,630 to £58,089) or Ue08 (£40,792 to £39,609) for 35 hours each week. Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month. Salaries for part-time staff are calculated on the full-time scales, pro-rata to the Standard Working Week.

Pension Scheme
This role is grade Ue09 and therefore the post holder is automatically included in membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subject to the USS membership criteria, unless they indicate that they choose not to join the Scheme.

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Closing date: 20 September 2019 at 5pm.

The University reserves the right to vary the candidate information or make no appointment at all. Neither in part, nor in whole does this information form part of any contract between the University and any individual. The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) (www.vet.ed.ac.uk) The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, headed by Professor David Argyle, has an international reputation for its research, teaching and clinical services. In 2008, The Roslin Institute was incorporated into the University and became the R(D)SVS associated research institute. The School is consistently highly ranked by The Times Higher and the Guardian newspaper.

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The School, (with The Roslin Institute) and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), were part of a joint submission to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. This submission to Unit of Assessment 6 (Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science) was ranked as number 1 in the UK. The joint submission was the largest to UoA6, with over three quarters of the research outputs submitted judged to be "world leading" or "internationally excellent". Over 80% of the submitted impact studies were scored highly, in addition to which the research environment was scored as 100% at 4*. The REF results saw the School maintain its position as the number 1 ranked vet school for research in the UK.

The School is a global education provider and has nearly 1,000 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students from a number of different countries. We provide world-class education to improve the health of animals and human beings alike and are leaders in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation. The unique association with leading medical and veterinary schools (through the University’s College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with a genuine commitment to the concept of One Medicine, also enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice versa.

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