Clinician in Equine Practice

The practice's values reflect those of the Division: delivery of high quality patient care through the application of evidence-based medicine and a high standard of customer service; provision of a fulfilling student learning experience; and staff development through engagement with scholarship.

The practice contributes to the Division's and School's activities in the following areas:

• Teaching and assessment of students, focusing on final year students in a practice setting.
• Supporting and increasing the caseload of Glasgow Equine Hospital.
• Enhancement of the Division's and School's reputation through delivery of high quality patient care and customer service.
• Collaborative clinical research.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

2. To develop and continually update personal skills and knowledge as appropriate to equine practice in support of clinical, teaching and scholarship activities.

3. To develop clinical activity which stimulates growth in practice caseload and Glasgow Equine Hospital caseload through referral of patients

4. To participate in promotional activities and events relating to the practice.

5. To participate in the practice's out-of-hours service, ensuring adequate cover. This is currently a 1 in 4 rota, which is subject to change.

6. To ensure that clinical quality assurance measures are in place and validated.

7. To provide leadership to staff associated with the practice.

8. To develop a prominent professional profile locally and nationally/internationally, focusing on areas where there is synergy with the Division's and School's activities.

9. To ensure compliance with the continuing professional development requirements of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in relationship to membership and to maintenance of any postgraduate qualifications.

Teaching

10. To contribute to the planning, organisation, delivery and development of the School's learning and teaching activities, focusing on final year BVMS students in the practice setting, as directed by the Head of Division in consultation with the course leaders

11.To contribute to the delivery of a range of assessment activities (using a variety of methods and techniques), engage fully in the examination process and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their learning

12.To develop, and encourage the development of, creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, in accordance with the University's Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained or improved.

14.To engage in personal scholarship which is synergistic with day-to-day activities resulting in personal development and an enhanced external reputation.

15.To develop opportunities for interdisciplinary and collaborative clinical research, primarily with staff within the Division, School and wider University but also with staff in other Schools, Colleges, Universities and other clinical organisations where appropriate.

16.To contribute to clinical research projects/trials through input to design, application for funding, execution and dissemination of findings.

17.To attend and actively contribute/participate in national/international events/ seminars/conferences as appropriate to area of scholarship by invitation or otherwise.

19. To work towards and then achieve Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' General Practice " Ambulatory • Practice Standards Award for the practice within 2 years.

20. Contribute to performance and development review processes of staff working within the practice in accordance with University Strategy.

21. To act, as directed by the Head of Division, to advance the personal development of staff working within the practice.

In addition to the above for appointment at Grade 8

22.To provide effective leadership to the practice in relation to its development and management.

23.To ensure direct supervision, advice and expertise is provided for the practice team.

24.To facilitate scholarship and provide mentorship to junior clinical staff, staff associated with the practice and assist with the identification, planning, organisation and delivery of training requirements by supervision of clinical duties and research projects.

Knowledge/Qualifications

B2. Evidence of training and experience in research (MSc/PhD or equivalent).

Skills

C2. Broad expertise of equine practice, corresponding to training, experience and qualifications.

C3. High standard of oral and written communication skills and presentation skills.

C4. Self-motivated, able to think strategically and plan for contingencies.

C5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

C6. Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.

C7. High standard of presentation skills.

Experience

E2. Evidence of experience in teaching, especially of veterinary undergraduate students.

E3. Proven experience of communicating clinical information effectively to owners individually in relation to their horses.

F2. Evidence of participation in initiatives which resulted in an increase in practice caseload. F3. Business management relevant to equine 1st opinion practice.

This post is full time and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Patrick Pollock, Clinical Director, Patrick.Pollock@glasgow.ac.uk and Dr Nicholas Graham, Nicholas.Graham.2@glasgow.ac.uk

Vacancy Ref: 109809, Closing Date: 17 April 2023.