Professor (Physiotherapy)

15056BR

Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences

Senior Staff

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Professor (Physiotherapy)

The School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University is a dynamic and forward-looking School and is seeking outstanding applicants of international reputation for a Professorial position in an area related to Physiotherapy. The successful candidate will have an established international record of high-quality publications and a substantial record of collaborative research grant income that compliments the School Research themes which are:

• Optimising wellbeing and the management of long term conditions
• Optimising service delivery and organisation
• Optimising health through activity, lifestyles and technology.

The school is a leading UK provider of nursing and allied health professional education. The School’s research is recognised for its quality and is directed at informing improvements healthcare delivery. The Physiotherapy programme  is ranked 3rd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023). In REF 2021 the University is ranked 14th in the UK on research power and 19th on quality, 11th for the reach and significance of our impact, and 16th for environment and culture. We are ranked first in Wales. The School’s recent REF submission included significant increases in the number of staff returned, external research income and PhD completions. Further development of research capacity is a priority for the School and we would look to the appointee to contribute to this, both in terms of personal research and mentoring and support for colleagues.

This position would suit a candidate with an excellent track record of attracting external funding, high quality research publications, and demonstrable research impact, making a major contribution to academic and societal issues in patient care.

More information on the School research portfolio can be found here:    https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/healthcare-sciences/research

Candidates will demonstrate high level collaborative leadership and motivational skills with an inclusive and engaging team-leading ethos, with the ability to positively communicate and influence a diverse stakeholder group. You will have experience of developing and delivering research support programmes as well as the development and implementation of strategy and policy with an understanding of academic research and governance. Developing research capability and capacity in physiotherapy and the broader research portfolio aligned to the themes is one of the key aspects to this role. Target setting for income, line management, teaching and collaborative working with the Professional Heads and Directors within the School, especially those linked to Physiotherapy, will also be important.  

The post holder will work closely with the School’s research theme leads and contribute to general research activities and management within the School and where appropriate the wider University.  A significant contribution to teaching, innovation and enterprise is expected.

We welcome excellent applicants from relevant disciplinary backgrounds who can demonstrate application to Physiotherapy research and teaching. This position is full-time, and open-ended. Successful candidates will be employed on a Teaching and Research career pathway.

Salary:
Band 1  £69,135 – £84,274 per annum
Band 2  £85,958 – £102,729 per annum
Band 3  £104,784 – £120,365 per annum

Date advert posted: Thursday, 15 September 2022

Closing date: Sunday, 16 October 2022 

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.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  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.

“Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment”  

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Professors at Cardiff University are expected to have a very strong national and international research profile, a successful  record of accomplishment in research -related income generation, of successful PhD supervision , and evidence  of supporting the development of vibrant healthcare research environment. Professors play a central role  in shaping  and delivering, the University’s  research and knowledge exchange strategies. In addition, Professors are expected to provide research mentoring to colleagues in the School at all stages of their careers as well as supporting the  development of research mentoring processes, within the School, Biomedical and Life Science Colleges and the wider University.  Professors have a responsibility for leading research, generating research income and mentoring colleagues for making external funding applications.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Adopt a leadership role in research within Physiotherapy, the School, and in the wider University. This will include leading on the development of new collaborative approaches to research  and research led teaching and promoting research activity within the school.
2. Make a strong contribution to the Schools and University plans for future REF submissions, including  development of impact cases and producing  4* publications and enhancing the research environment.
3. Work with the appropriate Professional Heads and Directors to support the implementation of the research plan to develop research capacity and capability within Physiotherapy, embedding a culture of research enquiry and collaboration
4. Obtain funding  to undertake  independent and collaborative research of the highest quality that is consistent with the school strategic plan of enhancing its national and international profile.  Support others to obtain external funding to increase research capacity.
5.  Disseminate research through international outlets and high-quality publications
6.  Supervise, mentor and support PhD students to ensure their effective research development.
7. Enhance the reputation of the School and University regionally, nationally and internationally in relation to research and innovation ensuring appropriate communication of research activities, opportunities and successes.
8. Contribute to curriculum development. Programme organisation and delivery and teaching and assessment activities in relation to Physiotherapy
9. Act as an internal and external examiner for PhDs and Chair PhD and masters viva voce examinations.
10. Undertake line management duties and  performance  development reviews and  mentorship or academic or other staff.
11. Contribute to, support or lead on opportunities for interdisciplinary research/teaching activity in order to creates or maintain opportunities for knowledge transfer.   

GENERAL DUTIES
∙ Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
∙ Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
∙ Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

THE JOB DESCRIPTION CONTINUES BELOW IN ADDITIONAL INFROMATION BOX

Person Specification

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
In the School of Healthcare, we 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,

15056BR.

Where a candidate does not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria, through a supporting statement, then their application will not be progressed.  We welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and achievements

Postgraduate degree at PhD level, in a subject related to the discipline of Physiotherapy

Ideally hold a Professorial title or meet the criteria for the award of a Professorial title award at Cardiff University

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1.Demonstrate an international reputation as evidenced by substantial and sustained publication in high quality international journals, (at least 3*, with some 4*), and well in excess of that required for a REF submission.

2. Substantive contribution to significant, high quality external research grant income generation and proven experience of leading and managing research grants.

3. An excellent track record of  research leadership and  building and sustaining successful national and international relationships leading to collaborative research  partnerships of relevance to Physiotherapy, including Industrial partners and policy makers.

4. Understand the key drivers for research development, research and academic governance, implementation of research strategy and policy in areas relating to Physiotherapy, health, social care and medicine,

5. Experience of successful research degree supervision and research degree examining.

6. Experience of curriculum development, including  developing and delivering research programmes and initiatives, programme co-ordination, personal tutoring, teaching and assessment.

Pastoral , Communication and Team Working
1. High level team leadership  and motivational skills with an inclusive, and engaging team building ethos and focus to enable working with a diverse stakeholder group.
2. Ability to work effectively with proactivity, and creativity to problem solve and  be reflective on own skills and knowledge, and to seek opportunities for professional and personal development.

Desirable Criteria

1. Higher Education qualification and /or fellowship of HEA
2. Relevant professional qualifications (HCPC registration)
3. Proven ability to adapt to the changing environments of the Higher Education Community
4. Evidence of expertise in a field of Physiotherapy relevant to the school
5. Member of prestigious academic, learned societies, governmental, NHS and /or Industrial Scientific Advisory boards and Committees.

Additional Information

In addition to the above all Cardiff University staff are required to:
1.Adhere to all University policies and procedures, including Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety, environmental policy and guidelines and undertake tasks in a sustainable manner;
2.Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons;
3.Undertake appropriate learning and development activities as required;
4.Participate in Performance Review and Development Scheme.

Job Category

Academic – Teaching & Research