IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. The Post:

Job Title: Clinical Senior Lecturer in Digital Health and Director of Global Digital Health Unit

School/ Department/ School: School of Public Health, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Global Digital Health Unit

Job Family/level: Consultant Clinical Academic

Salary: Consultant clinical academic scale from £76,761 to £103,490 plus £2,162 London Allowance

Responsible to: Professor Azeem Majeed, Head of Department

Accountable to: Professor Azeem Majeed, Head of Department

Contract: Full-time, Open ended; applications for part-time or flexible working are considered

Honorary Contract: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT) other local Trust or Clinical Commissioning Group

Location: Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Hammersmith

1.1 Background to the Post

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Senior Lecturer in Digital Health and Director of Global Digital Health Unit within Imperial College’s School of Public Health (SPH). We are looking for a candidate with a well-attested record of excellent research, be developing a national, an international or having an international reputation and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. The appointee will have a proven track record of grant awards and excellent publications, with an emphasis on the field of Digital Health (health services research). Although this is available as a full-time, permanent position, applications for part-time/flexible working are encouraged. Dr Josip Car, current director has taken on new responsibilities and will remain a member of the team.

Imperial College is supportive of flexible working. The College is happy to discuss the possibility of implementing such arrangements for this post, with suitably qualified people, subject to operational requirements.

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Global Digital Health Unit

Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Imperial’s Global eHealth Unit (to be renamed to Digital Health) is at the forefront of the introduction and implementation of IT innovation into health care systems. Based within the Department of Primary Care and Public Health, the unit is involved in local, national and international projects and collaborations involving interdisciplinary and cross-boundary research. The unit holds a number of grants from a range of funding agencies such as National Institute of Health Research, European Institute of Innovation and Technology and the World Health Organization. It is also actively involved in teaching and is currently developing a new courses in Digital Health.

The appointee will be expected to develop a high-quality research programme and undertake teaching in the School of Public Health. Additionally, the post holder will be required to share some commitment to the administrative activities associated with the busy academic and research-active environment of the School. The post holder may also be required to undertake other duties, as required by the Director of the Unit, Head of Department and Head of the School.

The postholder will lead interdisciplinary research in areas such as mHealth, digital health, digital health education, international healthcare and health services research – in summary on digital health interventions in human populations. They will make a significant contribution to the research projects in the Global Digital Health Unit and the Department of Primary Care & Public Health, the School of Public Health and the Faculty of Medicine. Depending on the background and experience, the postholder will have the opportunity to take a wider leadership role in digital health across the Imperial College. The postholder will work closely with other academics working in digital health in Imperial College and form international collaborations.

2. School of Public Health

2.1 An Overview

The School of Public Health, headed by Professor Deborah Ashby, is sub-divided into four departments and two units with particular strengths in research and teaching in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, primary care, social aspects of health and health interventions in human populations and genomics. The Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Infectious Disease Epidemiology are based at the St Mary’s campus and the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit at the White City campus. The Department of Primary Care and Public Health along with the Neuroepidemiology and Ageing Research Unit are at the Charing Cross campus. The School encompasses a broad spectrum of research, “from the bench to the bedside”, with a particular emphasis on the application of modern scientific techniques to questions relevant to understanding the pathogenesis of disease and developing new approaches to treatment. The School was rated joint top nationally in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), in the “Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care” Unit of Assessment, with the proportion of world-leading and internationally excellent research combined graded at 91%.

The School is responsible for teaching a substantial part of the undergraduate and clinical curriculum to medical students. It also has an extensive programme of postgraduate teaching, comprising taught courses, short courses and supervised higher degree students. The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the teaching activities of the School.

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The School is extensively involved, through the College’s Academic Health Sciences Centre, with the Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust’s Directorate for Public Health and Primary Care.

The School has a total of 530 staff and a significant research portfolio with a total research grants and contracts income in 2016/17 of approximately £37 million.

2.2 Department of Primary Care and Public Health

The Department of Primary Care and Public Health (Head: Professor Azeem Majeed) conducts interdisciplinary research into primary care, public health and the social aspects of health interventions, as well as providing a substantial training and teaching programme in primary care and public health.  Public health-based approaches to the prevention and treatment of diseases have become increasingly important in both the UK and internationally. The techniques used to address research questions in this area include quantitative and qualitative research, epidemiological studies, health systems research, and health policy and health services research. The department is a key contributor to the NW London CLAHRC programme and hosts the Dr Foster Unit, and works closely with primary care and hospital trusts. The Department also has a number of international collaborations in primary care and public health, and hosts the WHO Centre for Public Health for Public Health Education & Training. The Department is responsible for undergraduate primary care education at Imperial College and manages the Imperial College MPH programme.

2.3 Staffing

The post holder will participate in the line management of researchers within the digital health research group and the Department of Primary Care and Public Health, as agreed with co-Director of Global eHealth Unit, Dr Josip Car and Head of Department, Professor Azeem Majeed.

2.4 Relationship with other SIDs and Faculties

The post holder will be expected to form ac t i ve collaborations and links with colleagues in other Departments within the School of Public Health and with Departments and Institutes across the Faculty of Medicine and the College and with Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust as appropriate.

3. The Post - Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities

3.1 Research

Medical research is a key activity of the School and the Faculty of Medicine. The post holder will be expected to assume a leadership role in research in the area of digital health, working closely with Professor Azeem Majeed, Dr Josip Car, and other academic staff working in digital health, to develop a research programme consistent with the research aims of the Department of Primary Care and Public Health.

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The postholder will be expected to promote inter-Departmental research opportunities, seeking links with colleagues in other Departments at Imperial College, across the Imperial College Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), and with other national and international institutions.

Specifically, it is expected that the post holder will:

Develop a major research programme in digital health and mHealth with a view of improving health outcomes and health services performance

Initiate and develop, direct and lead on the development and submission of grant proposals related to individual research interests in line with the strategic research themes and priorities of the Department(s)

Develop productive scientific collaborations with other research organisations/groups within the College and externally.

Manage a range of high profile research projects and associated staff and students Translate research results into scientific publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals

and write reports for submission to research sponsors. Present the results of research at national and international conferences and other

meetings Promote collaborative research opportunities, seeking links with colleagues in other

Divisions and Departments as well as with other national and international institutions. Contribute to and play a major role in the Department’s wider research programme,

including a strong collaboration with researchers in the NIHR CLAHRC, EIT, etc.

3.2 Education: Teaching and Training

The post holder will be expected to undertake the supervision of PhD candidates, and contribute to postgraduate medical education within Imperial College Faculty of Medicine.

The Global Digital Health Unit is developing an innovative Masters in Digital Health and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the teaching programme. The post holder will also be asked to contribute to the School’s programme of other Masters and short courses and to undertake undergraduate teaching.

Specifically, it is expected that the post holder will:

Teach and examine courses at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – through lectures, seminars, tutorials, course work and personal supervision.

Plan and review own approach to teaching. Act as a role model through good practice and mentoring of colleagues. Undertake the supervision of MD and PhD candidates. Provide pastoral support for students. Contribute to curriculum development. Contribute to the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment. Contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the field. Contribute to postgraduate medical education with the Graduate School of Life Sciences

& Medicine. Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health

care professions as required by the Head of the School of Public Health and Director of Education in the School.

Act as external examiner for postgraduate students.

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3.3 Leadership & Management

3.3.1 Leadership and Team Working

Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, academic teams, the School of Public Health, Faculty, College and when participating in national/international initiatives.

Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.

Resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.

3.3.2 Staff Management

Take responsibility for the appointment, management and development of College staff, in line with College policy and procedure.

Undertake the Performance Review and Development Plan annually for all College staff managed.

Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. Be responsible for the annual appraisal of academic/research staff for whom the post

holder is responsible as delegated by the Head of School.

The post holder appointed with Certification in Public Health will be expected to:

Participate in the organisation’s staff appraisal scheme and departmental audit, and ensure appraisal and development of any staff for which s/he is responsible

Contribute actively to the training programme for Foundation Year Doctors/ Specialty Registrars in Public Health or their respective specialty as appropriate, and to the training of practitioners and primary care professionals within the locality

Pursue a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements, or other recognized body, and undertake revalidation, audit or other measures required to remain on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or the UK Public Health (Specialist) Register or other specialist register as appropriate.

Practise in accordance with all relevant sections of the General Medical Council’s Good Medical Practice (if medically qualified) and the Faculty of Public Health’s Good Public Health Practice.

These professional obligations will be reflected in the clinical job plan. The post-holder may also have external professional responsibilities, e.g. in respect of training or work for the Faculty of Public Health. Time allocation for these additional responsibilities will need to be agreed with the line manager.

3.4 Strategy and Business Planning

Participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the School of Public Health, and the relevant CCG, Clinical Division or NHS Trust where appropriate.

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Make a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the appropriate research sections of the School of Public Health and colleagues in other parts of the Faculty and wider College.

Play an active part in the strategic planning of financial, staff and research resources. Represent the School of Public Health, Faculty and College at external meetings, as

appropriate. Represent the NHS organisation at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical

meetings, as delegated by the Head of Department.

3.5 Management and Administrative duties

The post holder will be expected to participate and contribute towards the work of the Department, School of Public Health and Faculty of Medicine. The post will be associated with the usual administrative duties associated with a busy academic and research-active environment, and take on responsibilities appropriate to the level of appointment. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties, as required by the Head of Department. In particular, the post holder will:

Play an active part in the management of financial, staff and research resources, in line with College policy and procedure.

Undertake any other appropriate administrative duties, as required.

3.6 Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration. Be already on or eligible for entry to the appropriate specialist or GP register To undergo a process of clinical medical revalidation in addition to the requirements for

academic appraisal To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the

post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

3.7 Clinical Performance Management

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:

Clinical efficiency, e.g. LOS reductions, and DNA rates. Quality of outcomes e.g. Patient Opinion data, CQC visit feedback Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost

improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team

Operational efficiency, e.g. ward occupancy and outlier rates, clinic appointment waiting times

3.8 Clinical Governance

To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate.

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Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored. To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and

updated on a regular basis. To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary

team. The post holder will be required to maintain a programme of continuous professional

development and revalidation of registration as required by external agencies and also to comply with the NHS Trusts’ clinical governance procedures. The NHS Trusts have clinical governance structures to deal with Clinical Risk Management, Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Service Development.

The post holder will be required to participate in regular clinical audit meetings, both departmental and across the NHS Trust, including incident review meetings and participation in Grand Rounds.

3.9 Other Duties To undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out on the

College Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities web page: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements.

4. Appraisal and Performance Review Systems and Mentoring Support

A system of joint Academic/NHS Appraisal is in place for all Consultant Clinical Academic staff of Imperial College London with honorary contracts at local NHS Trusts. This is conducted on an annual basis in conjunction with a review of the post holder’s job plan. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the Consultant to fulfil the job plan and objectives.

The School of Public Health runs a mentoring scheme which is open to all staff and formal mentorship is available to all new Consultant appointments at the Trust and will be provided within the Department for this appointment if desired.

The post holder is expected to comply with requirements of revalidation process established within the Trust.

5. Administrative/secretarial support

The post holder will be supported by the School of Public Health/Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and the Department of Mathematics.

6. Office Facilities

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The post holder will have office facilities and computer access at Charing Cross Campus and computer access at St Mary’s, South Kensington campuses and other locations as appropriate.

The School of Public Health was originally awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award in 2010 and the award was renewed in 2014. http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Imperial.

The successful candidate will be expected to observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, including the key policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Imperial Expectations, Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking.

He/she will need to accept/undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to the role, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page (http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety/policies/organisationandarrangements).

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in its Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College’s care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. http://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-integrity/animal-research/ 

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Clinical Senior Lecturer Candidates

Criteria for Selection

Essential Desirable

Qualifications and skills

PhD or MD or equivalent Considerable post-doctoral

research experience Full GMC (General Medical

Council) registration in the UK Appropriate specialist

qualification such as MFPH, MRCGP, MRCP or USA/European equivalent

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee

CCT – Certificate of Completion of Training(see also Appendices for applicants with Certification in Public Health - CPH)

Research Experience

Proven experience in a scientific area of strategic importance to the School of Public Health, as appropriate to the level of appointment

Be developing a national, an international or having an international reputation in their field, as appropriate to the level of appointment

Have a track record in attracting research funding at an appropriate level for the level of appointment

Have a high level of analytical capability

Have a strong track record of publications and collaborative work in their field commensurate with the level of appointment

Evidence of planning own work and determining research questions independently

Show evidence of contribution to

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the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring

Have experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, teaching, management and promoting diversity as appropriate

Teaching and training experience

Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students, as appropriate to the level of appointment

Ability to teach students at Masters level

Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD, MD(Res)

Experience in developing lectures or practicals for undergraduate or postgraduate students

Clinical experience and effectiveness(for clinical applicants only)

Statement regarding appropriate training and experience including that relating to a special interest

Additional clinical experience/training

Management and administrative experience

Be able to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively

Have a high level of analytical capability

Be able to make a contribution to the management of a department

Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

Evidence of management and administration experience

Personal attributes

Good leadership skills

Good organisational and management skills

Supportive and tolerant Ability to work within a

multidisciplinary team Ability to communicate effectively

with colleagues and students Ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently

Completed special skills modules appropriate to the post

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Imperial ExpectationsThese are the 7 principles that Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are expected to follow: 1) Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity 2) Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams 3) Consider the thoughts and expectations of others 4) Deliver positive outcomes5) Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination 6) Support and develop staff to optimise talent 7) Work in a planned and managed way

APPLICATIONS

APPENDIX 1: CORE AND DEFINED COMPETENCY AREAS FOR APPOINTMENTS AT CLINICAL SENIOR LECTURER/CLINICAL READER/CLINICAL PROFESSOR (HONORARY CONSULTANT) IN PUBLIC HEALTH

CORE COMPETENCY AREAS

Surveillance and assessment of the population’s health and well-being

To ensure the proper design, development and utilisation of information and intelligence systems to underpin public health improvement and action for the population across disciplines and organisations.

To receive, interpret, provide and advise on highly complex epidemiological and statistical information about the health of populations to the Local Authority, NHS and voluntary organisations.

To ensure the use of the best available evidence base to support the assessment of health needs, health inequalities, health impact assessment and the identification of areas for action within the local population.

To write and/or contribute to national and local policy forming reports on the health of the population

Assessing the evidence of effectiveness of health and healthcare interventions, programmes and services

To provide expert public health advice and leadership to support and inform an evidence-based approach within ethical frameworks for commissioning and to develop high quality equitable services, across primary, secondary and social care, and across sectors including local authorities, voluntary organisations and others, in potentially contentious and hostile

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environments where barriers to acceptance may exist.

To be responsible for leading on service development, evaluation and quality assurance governance in specific areas and for preparing and adjusting action plans in line with changing needs and changing geographical boundaries.

To provide expert advice to support evidence based commissioning, prioritisation of services for the population (and in some circumstances for the individual) in order to maximise opportunities for health.

Policy and strategy development and implementation

To lead on behalf of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on the communication, dissemination and implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, with delegated authority to deliver key public health targets.

To act in an expert advisory capacity on public health knowledge, standards and practice, across the spectrum of public health at Board or equivalent level.

To be responsible for the development and implementation of multi-agency long-term public health programmes as required, based on identification of areas of potential health improvement, the diversity of local needs and the reduction of inequalities.

To ensure proper linkages between the health agenda and strategies related to the wider determinants including for example, community safety, the environment and sustainability.

Leadership and collaborative working for health

To take the lead role on behalf of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in developing inter-agency and interdisciplinary short and long-term strategic plans for securing health improvement both in the general population and in vulnerable groups at high risk of poor health and reduced life expectancy, in partnership with a range of agencies such as those in the statutory, non-statutory, voluntary and private sectors and by taking lead responsibility with a defined local authority. This requires the ability to work cross-directorate and across other agencies and voluntary organisations.

To work with primary care professionals and community staff to raise awareness of their public health role.

To lead on the integration of health, social services and voluntary organisations to promote effective joint working to ensure delivery of the wider government targets.

To influence external agencies in their public health policy decisions by working with complex professional, managerial and population groups and other organisations in the statutory, non-statutory and private sectors.

DEFINED COMPETENCY AREAS

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Health Improvement

To be responsible for designated areas of health improvement programmes, public health surveillance, population screening or geographical areas.

To take a leadership role in specified areas with local communities and vulnerable and hard to reach groups, helping them to take action to tackle longstanding and widening health inequality issues, using community development approaches as appropriate.

To provide expert knowledge to ensure effective community involvement with regard to all the work of the organisation including commissioning and prioritising high cost services and to ensure that policies and strategies are interpreted, developed and implemented at all levels.

Health Protection

To take responsibility for safeguarding the health of the population in relation to communicable disease, infection control and environmental health, including delivery of immunisation targets.

To take part in local arrangements and contributing to the on call rota for the effective control of communicable disease, environmental hazards to health and emergency planning, as detailed in local health protection agreements.

To communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide audience including the media and the public to change practice in highly challenging circumstances such as communicable disease outbreaks, chemical incidents, immunisation and screening.

Service Improvement

To provide expert advice to support evidence based commissioning, prioritisation of health and social care services for the population (and in some circumstances provide highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence for individual patients) in order to maximise opportunities for health.

To be responsible for implementation of NICE and National Service Frameworks or equivalent national standards, guidance and frameworks.

To lead the developments of clinical networks, clinical governance and audit.

To review evidence and provide highly specialised advice on preferred treatment options or protocols based on the evidence for individual patients.

Public Health Intelligence

To analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data and research evidence from a range of sources to make recommendations and inform decision making which has long term impacts.

To compare, analyse and interpret highly complex options for running projects identified as key public health priorities, and communicate this information across organisations and the local

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community.

To present, analyse and communicate knowledge in a way that appeals to diverse groups, influences decision-making and supports community engagement.

To be responsible for the identification and implementation of appropriate health outcome measures, care pathways, protocols and guidelines for service delivery across patient pathways for the local population.

To work with the information and intelligence are of Public Health England and other organisations to strengthen local, regional and national public health intelligence and information capacity.

Academic Public Health/ Research and Development

To undertake and commission literature reviews, evaluative research surveys, audits and other research as required to inform equitable service and reduce health inequalities. This may involve taking the lead on R&D public health and related activities.

To develop links with local universities to ensure the work of the organisation is based on a sound research and evidence base.

To develop public health capacity through contributing to education and training and development within the Directorate, and within the wider public facing workforce.

Medically qualified members of the public health team are expected to play certain roles in medical leadership, in relationships with the medical profession and in bringing a medical perspective to public health advice. A medically qualified holder of this post would be expected to share these roles with other medically qualified members of the team.

APPENDIX 2: SUPPLEMENTARY PERSON SPECIFICATION AND SHORTLISTING NOTES

CLINICAL SENIOR LECTURER/CLINICAL READER/CLINICAL PROFESSOR (HONORARY CONSULTANT) IN PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPORTANT: This person specification contains changes introduced in amendments made to the NHS (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales which came into force during 2005.

Education/Qualifications Essential Desirable

Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists

X

If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice

X

Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers [see shortlisting notes below for additional guidance]

X

Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body

X

MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment X

Personal qualities

Strong commitment to public health principles X

Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty

X

Adaptable to situations, able to handle people of all capabilities and attitudes

X

Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others

X

Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative X

High standards of professional probity X

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Experience

Project management skills X

Staff management and training X

Practical experience in facilitating change X

Budget management skills X

Training and mentoring skills X

Scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars etc

X

Skills

Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills X

Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the media)

X

Effective interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills X

Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances

X

Good presentational skills (oral and written) X

Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved

X

Substantially numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data

X

Computer literate X

Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement policies X

Ability to concentrate for long periods (e.g. analyses, media presentations)

X

Resource management skills X

Knowledge

High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation.

X

Understanding of NHS and local government cultures, structures and policies

X

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Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice

X

Understanding of social and political environment X

Understanding of interfaces between health and social care X

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Shortlisting notes

Since are also interested in receiving applications for Clinical Senior Lecturer (which is being advertised at the same time as these posts but separately),The Faculty of Public Health advises that in order to be shortlisted for a Clinical Senior Lecturer (honorary consultant) post applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UK Public Health (Specialist) Register (UKPHR) must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that an application for inclusion on one of these specialist registers is in progress as follows:

1. Applicants in training grades

Public health Specialty Registrars in a recognised UK public health training scheme must provide evidence to confirm that they are within SIX months of award of their certificate of completion of training (CCT) and inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR for public health specialists at the date of interview (i.e. the expected date of award of their CCT must fall no more than six months after the date of interview) . Please note that from January 2005 in England, May 2005 in Scotland and November 2005 in Northern Ireland and Wales, this period has been extended from the three months required previously. The documentary evidence should be:

Either a ARCP 6/RITA Form G (Final Record of Satisfactory Progress) or a letter from the postgraduate dean (or Faculty Adviser) specifying the expected date for completion of training (which must be not more than six months after the date of interview).

2. Applicants in non training grades

2.1 Doctors (i.e. medical practitioners)

Doctors outside recognised UK public health training schemes fall into a number of categories:

➢ those who have trained outside the UK, who may have specialist training and qualifications which they are seeking to have recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) in order to gain registration with the GMC: these doctors may be shortlisted according to the following 2005 guidance from the Department of Health and Scottish Executive which indicates that There will be some instances (for example when considering applicants trained outside the UK) where an AAC may choose to interview a candidate prior to [GMC] Specialist Register entry. In these circumstances, it will wish to be satisfied that subsequent Specialist Register entry is likely. Employers should ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence that he/she has submitted an application to the GMC which is eligible for consideration at the time of application (for shortlisting).

➢ those who have not completed specialist training in the UK who are seeking entry to the GMC Specialist Register through the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration route (formerly Article 14 of the European Specialist Medical Qualifications Order (ESMQO)), which allows the GMC to consider not only training but also relevant experience: these doctors may have trained in or outside of the UK. Again, employers should ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence that he/she has submitted an application to the GMC which is eligible for consideration at the time of application (for shortlisting).

2.2 Applicants from a background other than medicine

➢ Other than trainees (see 1 above), applicants from a background other than medicine would normally be expected to have gained full specialist registration with the UKPHR. However, exceptionally, individuals who can demonstrate that they have submitted a portfolio application to the UKPHR may be considered for shortlisting. Suitable evidence will be a letter from the UKPHR acknowledging receipt of the portfolio application.

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➢ Other than trainees (see 1 above), applicants from a background in public health dentistry must be included in the GDC Specialist List in dental public health. However, those who can demonstrate that they have submitted an application for inclusion on the GDC specialist list in public health dentistry may be considered for shortlisting. Employers should ask the applicant to provide documentary evidence that he/she has submitted an application to the GDC which is eligible for consideration at the time of application (for shortlisting).

APPENDIX 3

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A full set of terms and conditions will be given to the successful candidate, together with the College’s most important policies which affect staff. The principal terms and conditions are as follows:

Clinical Posts:

For staff who will hold an honorary consultant contract, appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the new Consultant Clinical Academic pay scale according to seniority. Calculation of basic salary and pay thresholds are based on the level of seniority of the applicant's service. The starting salary for this post is £76,761- £103,490 per annum plus £2,162 London Weighting Allowance per annum.

Annual cost of living increases will be determined in line with the recommendations of the Universities and Colleges Employers’ Association’s Clinical Academic Staff Salaries Committee (CASSC).

Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). This appointment is subject to a satisfactory standard. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 0870 90 90 811. You may also wish to view the College’s policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information

Clinical academic appointments are conditional on medical clearance by the College Occupational Health Service and by the relevant Trust’s Occupational Health Service that the candidate is fit for the employment.

Clinical academic staff are entitled to paid annual leave and are encouraged to take it. Additional leave may also be taken for conferences, networking and to pursue research and collaborative interests. Academic staff normally take leave during College vacations. All leave is taken by arrangement with the Head of Department in the light of academic and departmental requirements.

Personal annual leave entitlement is 30 days (pro rata for part-time staff).

Staff are also entitled to 10 days public holidays per annum (including two statutory days).

All Staff:

Salaries are payable on the 24th day of each month (the exception being December) by transfer to a bank or building society account. Deductions in respect of income tax and National Insurance contributions will be made from salaries at the statutory rates.

College closure days are allocated in addition to public holidays at Christmas and Easter. There is no obligation for staff to take days during college closure dates but if you do, this must be taken as part of your annual leave entitlement.

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All staff have a probationary period of six months, with the exception of Non-Clinical Lecturers and Senior Lecturers (Clinical and Non-Clinical) who normally serve three years. Clinical Lecturers normally serve one year.

The occupational pension scheme is the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). Staff who are already members of the Federated Superannuation System for Universities (FSSU) or the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (NHSPS) may, if they are still eligible, retain their membership in these schemes.

Unless stated otherwise in the offer of employment, or agreed by the head of department, the appointment may be terminated by either side by giving a minimum of three months’ notice in writing. For academic members of staff who wish to give notice of their intention to resign from the College the last day of service should fall on one of the following dates: 31 December; 31 March; 30 June or 30 September or at the end of a term by agreement with the Head of Department. HCPH (Health and Care Professions Councils) GENERAL CONDITIONS Indemnity

As the post holder will only be indemnified for duties undertaken on behalf of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust the post holder is strongly advised to ensure that he/she has appropriate professional defence organisation cover for duties outside the scope of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and for private activity within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. For on call duties provided to other organisations as part of cross cover out of hours arrangements the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has confirmed that those organisations will provide indemnity for the post holder. These arrangements may differ across the four countries.

Confidentiality

The postholder has an obligation not to disclose any information of a confidential nature concerning patients, employees, contractors or the confidential business of the organisation.

Public Interest Disclosure

Should the postholder have cause for genuine concern about an issue (including one that would normally be subject to the above paragraph) and believes that disclosure would be in the public interest, he or she has a duty of candour and should have a right to speak out and be afforded statutory protection and should follow local procedures for disclosure of information in the public interest.

Data protection

If required to do so, the postholder will obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer or word processor in a fair and lawful way. The postholder will hold data only for the specified registered purpose and use or disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Health and safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them by the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and its amendments and by food hygiene legislation to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe condition for employees, patients and visitors.

Smoking policy (amend as appropriate)

The employing organisation has a policy that smoking is not allowed in the work place.

Equal opportunities policy

It is the aim of the employing organisation to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or disability or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To this end, there is an Equal Opportunities Policy in place and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.

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Further Particulars

Imperial College London is one of the world’s leading science-focused universities, committed to making advances in research and education for the benefit of society.

Multi-cultural, global in outlook and reach, Imperial consistently achieves high ranking nationally and internationally.

The College has three faculties: Engineering, Medicine and Natural Sciences, a Business School, and a significant number of interdisciplinary research centres that address today’s great challenges, such as climate and environmental change, energy supply, security and global health. The College also establishes partnerships with other global institutions where synergies and opportunities exist.

The President, Professor Alice Gast, is the academic head and chief executive officer, overseeing all functions and with a particular focus on the College’s strategic affairs and development.

The Provost, Professor James Stirling, is responsible for delivering and enhancing the academic mission in education, research and translation. .

The Mission

Our mission is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society and to develop the next generation of researchers, scientists, engineers and academics. More can be read about the College’s 2015-2020 strategy here: Imperial College 2015-2020 Strategy

Formation and History

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Established in 1907 in London’s scientific and cultural heartland in South Kensington, the College was initially formed through a merger of the Royal College of Science, the City and Guilds College and the Royal School of Mines. The Faculty of Medicine and Imperial College School of Medicine resulted from the merging of St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, the National Heart and Lung Institute, Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School. More recently, Imperial College Healthcare, the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC), was established. The College is also a founding partner of the Francis Crick Institute, an inter-disciplinary medical research institute, opened in 2016.

The Business School is another key player, offering a full range of courses and degrees, and conducting research that benefits from being in the world’s leading financial and business capital. It consistently ranks in the top five Business Schools in the UK and Europe, and top ten worldwide.

Location

The College has one of the largest university estates in the UK, with seven London campuses and one outside London:

South Kensington - the main campus, set in a cultural centre known for arts, science and music; Five hospital campuses at Charing Cross, St Mary’s, Chelsea and Westminster, the Hammersmith and

the Royal Brompton; White City – a new campus and an innovation and translation hub for collaborative, multi-disciplinary

research, postgraduate study, housing state-of-the-art facilities, as well as student accommodation. Silwood Park - outside London, near Ascot, this postgraduate campus, set in 250 acres of natural

parkland, housts Ecology, Biology and the Grand Challenges in Ecosystems and the Environment initiative.

Facts and Figures

The College: is home to 17,000 students and 8,000 staff (half of whom are research and academic staff); ranks consistently in the top 5 universities in Europe and top 10 worldwide; awards around 6,700 degrees annually; attracts undergraduates from over 125

countries and staff with 117 different nationalities;

Places excellence in education at the core of its ethos, as reflected in annual UK and international rankings. Find out how Imperial performed most recently

Has the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. More about how the College performed in the Research Excellence Framework ;

has one of the highest incomes in the UK Higher Education sector;

holds an Institutional Silver Athena Swan award, recognising women's academic careers in science, technology and engineering

claims many distinguished members, including 14 Nobel laureates, two Fields Medallists, and members of the Royal Society and National Academies.

Research, Translation and ImpactThe quality of the College’s research has been judged consistently to be of the highest international standard and the proportion of income from research grants and contracts is one of the highest of any UK university. The concentration and strength of research in science, engineering, medicine and business gives the College a unique and internationally distinctive research presence. Interdisciplinary institutes at the College provide a focal point to harness research that seeks solutions to grand challenges, such as improving global health, tackling climate change, finding sustainable sources of energy and addressing security challenges.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 marked the College’s best ever performance in a national research assessment. In addition to having the greatest concentration of high-impact research in the UK, eight out

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of fourteen areas assessed are top or joint-top for “outstanding” or “very considerable” impact; 91% of the research is “world-leading”; nine of fourteen research areas were in the top three, and two took the top spot, namely: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, and Civil and Construction Engineering. Finally, 92% of eligible staff took part in the assessment, one of the highest proportions of any UK university.International collaborations provide further opportunities, and include the College’s Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, and Biobank Qatar, a unique initiative to establish the largest population-based study in the region addressing chronic diseases.

The College’s entrepreneurial drive to produce world-class research with optimum impact has resulted in many recent initiatives such as the DNA Synthesis and Construction Foundry which uses synthetic biology technology to address global problems, the Centre for Blast Injury Studies, the Dyson School for Design Engineering and the Data Science Institute.  The Brevan Howard Centre for Finance opened in 2014 to spearhead cutting-edge research in financial market behaviour and serves as a bridge between the Business School and the business world.Effective commercialisation of intellectual property is central to the College’s aim to maximise the impact of its research. Imperial Innovations commercialises technologies and discoveries emanating from the College. The College continually seeks out and develops links with industry and engages in corporate partnerships to maximise opportunities, synergies, and research translation.

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we are determined to evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/

Learning and Teaching

Students are immersed in a stimulating learning environment that encourages them to look beyond their chosen discipline. Education opportunities offering insights into global issues and fostering group working are open to all undergraduates, broadening their team working skills and business understanding and equipping them for their future careers. Over a third of students are postgraduates.

The Graduate School is the focus of postgraduate education and research; it maintains, enhances and monitors quality, best practice, and initiates new programmes particularly those with an interdisciplinary slant. The postgraduate provision uses work-based training, and first-hand experience of new and emerging research to prepare students for the job market. Many courses are multidisciplinary.

The College’s most recent Education and Student Strategy is a comprehensive plan to achieve international recognition in four areas: as a global community of the most talented students; for commitment to innovation in learning and teaching and in the wider student experience; for providing a distinctive education; for outstanding academic and professional service infrastructure.

The Centre for Educational Development raises the profile of, and underpins learning, teaching and educational development throughout the College. Newly-appointed non-clinical lecturers are expected to develop and expand their teaching skills, and there are many learning and teaching activities for more experienced staff.

The College continually seeks to engage with, and establish collaborations with other organisations to take advantage of research opportunities and synergies, as well as expanding its influence in education. In 2013 the College formed a joint initiative with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to open the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Each year, 750 students will enroll in Medicine and 2018 will the first intake graduate.

Supporting our Staff

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The College is very proud of its staff, of their many talents, contributions to world class research and to teaching some of the brightest students in the world. We offer extensive support for them to pursue their research including Faculty-based research services teams, central strategy, research proposal and intellectual property guidance, scholarly communication and open access and research data management. Teaching and postgraduate supervision is also strongly supported and continuously strengthened, through training programmes and workshops. The President’s annual awards for Excellence in Research, Excellence in Teaching, Pastoral Care, Research Student Supervision, and Supporting the Student Experience recognise those who have made outstanding contributions. Some of the ways we offer a supportive environment include:

Pride in the work of our staff and the College: An inclusive, supportive, multi-cultural community where every individual feels that they belong A community where all interactions are respectful and where every role is recognised as being important to

the College's mission

The development of staff and their high performance potential: An academic promotion framework to recognise academic success and growth in roles, specialist expertise

and responsibilities Talent programmes to support progression and strengthen existing high performance, such as the

Academic Leadership Programme and the Female Academics’ Development Centre which offers targeted support, career guidance and mentoring

A skills development programme to enhance potential and meet the College’s strategic objectives Faculty-specific learning and teaching development programmes An annual personal review and development discussion for all staff, followed by regular feedback

A minimum of five days per annum development time tailored to an individual's role and career path

Sector leading pay and benefits: A competitive pay and benefits package, commensurate with our position as a leading UK University, as

well as and has a generous annual leave package.

Support for well-being: Many initiatives to support staff in their personal life (flexible working, support networks, childcare and

eldercare) as well as active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as free health checks for over 50s and interest free loan for the purchase of a bicycle to encourage cycling to work for fitness.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

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The Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is one of Europe’s largest medical institutions – in terms of its staff and student population and its research income. It was established in 1997, bringing together all the major West London medical schools into one world-class institution. It maintains close links with a number of NHS Trusts with whom it collaborates in teaching and research activities.Although on several sites, its academic Schools, Institutes and Departments function as one Faculty, fully integrated within the College.

Schools, Institutes and Departments

Schools, Institutes and Departments Head of DepartmentDepartment of Medicine Professor Martin WilkinsDepartment of Surgery and Cancer Professor Jeremy NicholsonActing Head of School of Public Health Professor Deborah AshbyActing Head of National Heart and Lung Institute

Professor Sian Harding

Institute for Clinical Sciences Professor Amanda FisherInstitute of Global Health Innovation Professor the Lord Ara Darzi

Faculty of Medicine Executive Team

Faculty of Medicine Executive TeamActing Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Professor Jonathan WeberVice-Dean for Education Professor Desmond JohnstonVice-Dean for Research Professor Martin Wilkins

Vice-Dean for Institutional Affairs Professor Clare Lloyd

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

On 1 October 2007, the UK’s first Academic Healthcare Science Centre (AHSC) was established in North West London when Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was created by merging the Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s and Charing Cross Hospitals) and St Mary’s NHS Trust (St Mary’s Hospital), and integrating with Imperial College London. The Trust is now the largest in the country with an annual turnover of over £780 million, approximately 10,000 staff, and it sees over 500,000 patients a year.

The creation of the AHSC is a major advance for patient care, clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation. The fusion of the different strands of our work and the achievements that can now be realised will lead to significant benefits for patients and greater advances in healthcare than could be delivered apart.

Collectively the three organisations already have a world-leading reputation. Hammersmith and St Mary’s Trusts have two of the highest clinical ratings in the country, rated second and third best Trusts for clinical performance, quality of care and safety.

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Mission of the AHSC: To lead the world in improving human health and to be universally recognised as one of the world's top academic health sciences centres. It will achieve this by providing world-class healthcare for our patients through excellence in research, education and training.

Clinical Divisions

The clinical services of the Trust are organised into 4 Clinical Divisions which are clinician led and have the autonomy to organise themselves into optimum vehicles for the delivery of world class, integrated research and healthcare..Board Members

Chairman Sir Richard SykesDeputy Chairman Sir Gerald AcherInterim Chief Executive Professor Julian Redhead Interim Medical Director (Professional Development, Education and Research)

Professor Tim Orchard

Interim Medical Director (Quality, Safety and Strategy)

Dr William Oldfield

Director of Nursing Ms Janice SigsworthChief Financial Officer Mr Richard Alexander

Clinical Divisions Divisional DirectorMedicine Professor Tim OrchardSurgery and Cancer and Cardiovascular Dr Katie UrchWomen’s and Children’s Professor TG Teoh

Non-executive DirectorsProfessor Andrew Bush

Peter GoldsbroughSarika Patel

Dr Andreas RaffelNick Ross

Victoria Russell

Executive TeamDirector of Communications Ms Michelle DixonDirector of Governance and Assurance Cheryl PlumridgeChief Information Officer Kevin JarroldDirector of People and Organisational Development Jayne MeeDirector of Strategy Ian Garlington

NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre

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The NIHR Imperial BRC is a translational research partnership between Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. It provides the infrastructure – both human and technological – to conduct early stage experimental medicine within our Academic Health Science Centre. We have held this award since 2007, currently the largest in the country at a value of £113m over 5 years, in recognition of the partnership’s excellence in translational and clinical research.  

London Institute of Medical Sciences

Imperial College London has a campus on all main sites and is increasingly integrated with all the clinical specialties. The London Institute of Medical Sciences of the Medical Research Council (MRC) is also based at Hammersmith Hospital providing a strong foundation for clinical and scientific research.

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