VACANCY: Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics, Forensic Psychiatry Research
Unit, St Bart's Hospital
Please see below for job advert and job description. Further details and an
application form can be found at www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms, quoting 09392/JO, should be returned by email
to [log in to unmask] or by post to: Charterhouse Square Recruitment,
Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, c/o SMD Management
Offices, The Lodge House, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ.
The closing date for the applications is 12 noon (BST) on 20th November
2009.
JOB ADVERT:
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine
Centre for Environmental and Preventive Medicine
Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Full-time Fixed term: to 31 March 2013
£49,175 - £54,983 per annum
REF: 09392/JO
Applications are invited for a Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics in the
Forensic Psychiatry Research Unit based at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, City of
London. Research in the Unit focuses on the epidemiology of persons with
Antisocial and high risk behaviours at the population level and the
development of new methods and statistical models of risk assessment for
these behaviours in the future. The Unit conducts national surveys,
longitudinal studies, and has evaluated mental health services in the U.K.
The post will contribute to the delivery of high quality research by making
significant research contributions to the field nationally and internationally,
teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students by request, and
conducting administrative tasks that facilitate the above. The Research Unit
is currently in receipt of a substantial programme grant from NIHR and the
post is central to its delivery.
The appointee will have an excellent track record in research including
publications, grant awards, conference presentations and the supervision of
other statisticians in training within higher educational establishment.
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent either in Medical Statistics
or Epidemiology or Applied Statistics, with good experience in handling large
and complex survey datasets. Good statistical modelling knowledge and skills
are desirable.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Professor Jeremy Coid, Head of the
Research Unit, by telephone on 0207 601 7511/8138.
For an application form and further information, please visit the Human
Resources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies, or request details,
quoting reference number 09392/JO, via email to [log in to unmask]
Applicants wishing to make a non-electronic application may contact our 24-
hour recruitment line on 020 7882 6149 for details.
The deadline for return of completed application forms is 12 noon (BST) on
Friday 20th November 2009. Applications should be returned via email to csq-
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contact the recruitment line on 020 7882 6149 for details. Applications must
not be sent directly to the Centre for Psychiatry.
The School of Medicine and Dentistry operates a No Smoking Policy.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Non-Clinical Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Institute: Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine
Research Centre: Centre for Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
Research Unit
Grade: Academic & Education, Grade 7
Salary: £49,175 -£54,983 per annum
Type of Academic Contract: Teaching and Research
Hours: Full-time
Appointment period: Fixed term (to 31 March 2013)
Accountable to: Professor Stephen Stansfeld
Reports to: Professor Jeremy Coid
Location: Currently based at William Harvey House, West Smithfield, 61
Bartholomew Close. The postholder may also be required to carry out duties
on other College/Hospital sites.
Job Purpose
The senior lecturer is expected to contribute to the delivery of high-quality
teaching and research in a manner that goes beyond that expected of a
lecturer, by sustained contribution in research and teaching in Epidemiology
and Statistics, and in administration:
•To maintain high standards of research and the application of a sound
methodological approach in Forensic Mental Health (FMH), complementary to
the overall research strategy of the Institute in order to enhance the research
profile of the field.
•To contribute to the organisation, delivery and assessment of teaching of
undergraduate and graduate students in the School.
•To undertake such administrative, managerial, and other duties as are
reasonably to be expected of a senior member of academic staff, as agreed
with the Centre Lead and DoI.
Main Responsibilities
Research:
1.To engage in scholarly research for the advancement of knowledge in
epidemiology and medical statistics with a specific responsibility for research
developments in the area of Forensic Mental Health
2.To plan protocols and write grants to seek funding for research projects and
clinical trails
3.To take part in joint research within and outside the Forensic Psychiatry
Research Unit
4.To provide independent scientific input into research activities within the
Research Unit
5.To engage in other programmes of research which would be complementary
to the research activities of the Research Unit
6.To provide support to other researchers in the East London NHS Foundation
Trust (ELFT) to develop their own areas of research in FMH
7.To offer a statistical consultancy to members of the Academic Section of
Forensic Psychiatry and staff of the John Howard Centre, Hackney, by
arrangement
8.To arrange seminars by outside speakers and provide statistical training in
research methods
9.To develop national and international research links and a high profile in the
subject or field by attending and presenting at national and international
conferences.
10.To publish research results using well-regarded means, such as high impact
factor peer-reviewed academic journals, reputable publishers, and conference
proceedings.
11.To play a significant role in the Unit’s regular research group meetings, to
attend journal club meetings, seminars, audit meetings, etc.
Teaching:
1.To engage in the teaching of epidemiology and medical statistics to
postgraduate trainees
2.To teach on courses offered by the Research Unit and the East London
Forensic Psychiatry service
3.To participate in the administration of the Research Unit’s teaching
4.To contribute to the Medical School’s undergraduate teaching programme in
medical statistics
Administration:
1.To participate in and support the organisation of seminars and journal clubs
organised by the Research Unit and John Howard Centre
2.To undertake administrative, managerial and other duties as are reasonable
to be expected of a statistician and as agreed with the Head of the Unit
3.To attend staff meetings as required, as well as those of other relevance to
the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, as agreed with the Institute
Director
Other
1.To carry out responsibilities with due regard to the College’s Equal
Opportunities and Health & Safety Policies
2.To demonstrate the ability to develop leadership qualities in relation to the
Centre’s research/teaching/administration.
3.To further the Centre’s academic development, and to take an active
interest in the Centre’s activities.
4.To participate in courses, conferences and other activities (eg appraisal)
associated with personal and professional development.
5.To ensure they are fully aware of and comply with the College’s/Trust’s
policies and procedures in relation to, inter alia, confidentiality, health and
safety at work, COSHH regulations, (and where appropriate infection control,
safe handling of drugs, and all local safety rules regarding fire, chemical,
radioisotope and gene manipulation hazards).
6.The postholder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due
regard to the College's Equal Opportunities policy.
7.To undertake such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably
expected by the Head of the Research Unit and Director of Institute
8.The duties of the post outlined above are not exhaustive, and the
postholder will be expected to be co-operative and flexible, undertaking such
administrative and other duties as may from time to time be reasonably
expected of a member of academic staff in a university.
9.These duties will be subject to review in line with the changing requirements
of the Centre, Institute, School or College, and with the development needs of
the postholder as identified through regular review/appraisal processes.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn
up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general
character of the duties or level of responsibility entailed.
Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a
reconsideration of the grading of the post.
Decision Making
•With senior colleagues and the Centre Lead, to contribute to decision-making
processes about the long-term RAE strategic planning, research direction and
teaching activity in the Centre/Institute/School.
•To contribute to, and on occasion to lead in, decision-making regarding the
appointment of staff and research students within the Centre/Institute.
•Medium and short term planning of own research goals and research related
activity over a 1-3 year period, (complementary to the overall research
strategy of the Centre, Institute and the School.), consulting with senior
colleagues regarding which funding bodies to approach and when.
•Within defined research areas, using expertise, imagination, experience and
judgement to decide which course or topic to pursue, what to discard and
how to design and execute the work.
•Within defined curricula, using experience and knowledge (and an
understanding of the students’ background and abilities) to design lectures,
seminars and practicals and then to assess progress.
Working Relationships & Contacts
•Staff within the team or research centre:
-Daily interact with research collaborators, orally and by email in order to
achieve research objectives and generate papers for publications or
presentations.
-Liaise with academic colleagues over collaborative teaching, orally and in
writing, in order to ensure efficient, successful and reflective course delivery,
as required.
-Instruct and support undergraduate students and research staff who
contribute to departmental teaching programmes through written
communication, formal and informal oral discussions and appraisal, weekly or
as required.
•Staff outside the team or research centre:
1.Request support and advice from and exchange information with
administrative departments in the School/College in order to support effective
research and teaching (eg Joint Research Office over application for and
management of research grants, and the Education Directorate over student
matters)
2.Student Staff Liaison Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee,
Learning Disabilities Support Group.
•Students:
-Teach, advise and facilitate the learning of students in formal teaching
sessions such as lectures, seminars, PBL tutorials, one-to-one supervision to
help them achieve their best potential. Oral instruction, discussion, advice and
response, written notes, questions, comments and feedback in a variety of
media (paper, email, web) on a daily basis in term time and to a more limited
extent out of term time. Full capacity to act as personal tutor to students.
•External Contacts:
-Frequent contacts with national and international academic colleagues within
discipline
-Occasional acting as Journal collaborators
-External committees and boards as required
-Consultancies as required
Dimensions
•Obtain income and manage own research funds (see Appendix A for annual
grant income expected per TR)
•Staff supervision/line management:
One or more Research Assistants
One or more support staff (clerical)
•Supervision of PhD students (see Appendix A for number of students
expected per TR)
•Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching: (see Appendix A for teaching
contribution expected per TR).
Person Specification
Qualifications
PHD or equivalent in Medical Statistics, Epidemiology or Applied Statistics.
Experience
1.Have an excellent track record in research into Statistics or Epidemiology as
evidenced by publications in scientific journals and presentations at
conferences and seminars.
2.Experience in the production and publication of high quality research,
including the promotion of such activities through conferences, symposia and
the like.
3.Experience in writing research grants, obtaining peer-reviewed grant funding
for research.
4.Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and examination
preparation.
Knowledge
1.Ability to develop own research interest.
2.Ability to provide supervision to researchers in their research.
3.Ability to supervise postgraduate students pursuing higher degree
4.Good teaching abilities
5.Demonstrated ability to obtain research grants
6.Be willing and able to contribute to the intellectual life of the Centre,
Institute, School of Medicine and Dentistry and the College.
7.Be aware and have an understanding of developments in higher education,
including the requirements for research assessment and teaching quality
exercises.
Skills
1.Statistical computing, programming, presentation and preparation of analysis
2.Be able to strengthen the current research profile of the Centre and
Institute, and bring statistical expertise in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry,
Psychology and Criminology.
3.Have demonstrated an ability to work co-operatively with other colleagues
4.Good teaching abilities
Disposition
1.Good interpersonal skills
2.Critical approach to all aspects of work
3.Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
4.Ability to support and improve creative thinking in team
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