Associate Academic Fellow – Cardiff University
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Associate Academic Fellow
8865BR
School of Medicine
Clinical Teaching & Research
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Associate Academic Fellow (3 Posts)
Division of Population Medicine
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
This successful and established Scheme has been running for eighteen years, providing a rolling programme of two-year posts for four General Practitioners at any one time. It is based in Cardiff and South East Wales, within the Division of Population Medicine which has an internationally competitive track record in research, and makes a significant contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
The Scheme would suit any GP qualified to work in Wales who wanted to learn about teaching, critical appraisal and research, and be sponsored to gain a further qualification of their choice, whilst delivering much needed support to practices in disadvantaged areas to improve patient care.
No previous academic experience is required, as there is a high level of support from senior staff, both academically, and clinically. In addition the strong and cohesive team of Associate Academic Fellows provides plenty of peer support.
Thirty seven Fellows have been, or are in post, the majority having achieved research publications, and postgraduate qualifications in a wide range of areas, and all have had valuable undergraduate teaching experience. To date one hundred and fifteen Associate Academic Fellow attachments have supported practices to improve their patient care.
Typically an Associate Academic Fellow will go on to practice in deprived areas while maintaining links with the Division of Population Medicine, in teaching and research. They also are highly likely to teach undergraduates in their practices and become GP trainers. Some have moved into Public Health and medical management.
Comments from an alumni survey:
‘This scheme has been pivotal in the career path I have taken’
‘Probably the scheme was the most intense, exciting and satisfying 2 years of my working life so far!’
‘I went on to complete my PhD and consider myself an academic GP as a result of the scheme.’
‘The scheme enabled me to pursue a specialist interest in medical education by supporting me to achieve the MSc in medical education and providing opportunities in teaching within the University setting ‘
In a rapidly changing professional world this is an unrivalled opportunity to gain experience and qualifications that would prepare a GP for wider future professional opportunities.
These are full time positions of 40 hours per week and are fixed-term for 2 years. The posts are available from 1 December 2019.
Salary: £32,570 - £56,395 per annum (Clinical Academic Salary Scale: D1). It is anticipated appointments will be made towards the top of this scale.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Director (academicfellows@cardiff.ac.uk) to arrange an informal meeting pre-application.
To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, please visit www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs and search for vacancy number.
Date advert posted: Friday, 6 September 2019
Closing date: Monday, 7 October 2019
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Job Description
Main Function
To work within the Academic Fellows Scheme to provide high-quality general practice based care to practices in deprived areas of South Wales and to contribute to research and teaching in the School. To undertake a postgraduate qualification, pursue a programme of personal development, maintain professional development and acquire high quality teaching and research skills.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide comprehensive, high quality care for the designated practice(s) serving a deprived community
To contribute to audit, teaching and research activities in the practice
To form a learning set to enable personal and peer development, and maintain professional development with other similar post-holders
To undertake an original piece of work in teaching or research with supervision and support
To contribute to the delivery of the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate education programs
To publish original work and other scholarly work approved by the Division Director
To work towards a further qualification – Masters, Diploma or Certificate
To attend and/or contribute to the regular Division meetings and academic workshops
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.
To conform to such other regulations that have been or shall hereafter be approved by the University Authorities.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
1. Ability and appropriate qualifications to work as a UK general practitioner
2. A current driving licence and access to a car for clinical work
3. Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary teamwork
4. Enthusiasm for, and intention to teach
5. Enthusiasm for, and intention to acquire research skills
6. Enthusiasm for general practice and the possession of high level clinical skills
Desirable Criteria
7. Understanding and awareness of problems of healthcare in post-industrial UK and particularly the South Wales Valleys
8. Able to demonstrate knowledge of current issues in the UK and international General Practice and evidence of a structured mature record of self-directed learning with appraised learning needs.
9. Enthusiasm for the Scheme as demonstrated by research prior to interview.
Additional Information
For more information about the Academic Clinical Fellows Scheme please use the link below:http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/medicine/about-us/join-us/academic-fellows-scheme’.
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is the School of Medicine’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.
Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 8865BR.
If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.
