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School of Healthcare Faculty of Medicine and Health Investment Chair / Associate Professor in Social Work (one position available)

The School, as part of a planned strategic investment in research activity, is seeking to appoint a senior academic to drive the development of our research and education in Social Work. We are seeking applications from candidates who will help build upon our reputation and support strategic growth. You will have research strengths that are related to contemporary Social Work. Successful candidates will have the ability and commitment to promote the development of a vibrant research culture, build research capacity in social work, foster research-led teaching and provide mentorship for colleagues as well as attracting high quality postgraduate research students.

The ideal candidate will have evidence of an excellent track record of research including 3* and 4* REF-equivalent publications and a proven record of attracting significant research funds. You will also possess the capability and enthusiasm to contribute to the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, helping to deliver and promote research-led teaching. You will make a significant contribution to the Research Excellence Framework 2020, and be familiar with the challenges of social work nationally and internationally

As Chair or Associate Professor you will develop, in conjunction with colleagues from cognate disciplines across the University a research strategy for Social Work capable of delivering impactful research of international quality. You will join a University with a strong Social Sciences Research Strategy and existing relationships with key partners such as Local Authority Councils, the regional health economy and World University Network (WUN) partners. This will allow Social Work to add a flourishing research endeavour to the already strong education portfolio. The post is located in the School of Healthcare, Baines Wing.

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. The university is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. We will be happy to consider job share applications and are committed to flexible working for all our employees.

The salary will be within the University Grade 9 (£47,328 - £54,841 p.a.) or Grade 10 within the Professorial range and negotiable.

Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to Professor Andrea Nelson, Head of School by email: [email protected] or telephone: 0113 343 6295. If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact Sue Curry, tel: +44 (0) 113 343 1845, e-mail: [email protected]

Job Ref: MHHEA1014 Closing Date: 15 April 2015. It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 6 May 2015. Context and Summary This is a strategic investment by the School of Healthcare to achieve an ambitious improvement in academic performance and enhanced student experience. As part of this investment, the School is seeking senior academic leadership in Social Work (Chair or Associate Professor).

School Context The School of Healthcare is committed to undertaking world-class research which makes a significant impact internationally, supports the needs of the local and national health economy and contributes to the provision of high quality, research- oriented student education. The School performed well in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework exercise (REF2014) and is ranked favourably against other comparable departments in Russell Group institutions.

Healthcare is a research-led multidisciplinary school and is one of the largest of its type in the UK. We have a vibrant research culture which influences national and international health policy, and a team of highly trained staff and award winning researchers currently contributing to the professional areas of Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Social Work, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Radiography, Audiology and Cardiac Physiology (from 2015 Radiography, Audiology and Cardiac Physiology will move to the School of Medicine). We take pride in being at the forefront of advancing the healthcare and social work agenda, driving positive change and developments in policy, practice, research and education. More information about the School can be obtained at www.Healthcare.leeds.ac.uk.

Strategic Research Investment To achieve our strategic aim we aim to increase our research capacity and capability in Social work (to join 4 new Chairs in Health / Nursing and a number of new Associate Professors). The appointment fulfils a strategic need to drive forward the research agenda in Social Work, develop an international research portfolio and expand postgraduate teaching and learning provision; as well as contributing to the School realising its vision of establishing itself as an internationally recognised centre of excellence in health and social work research, education and innovation. The School is committed to the success of this appointment, and will support the successful candidates with a 3 year fixed term research fellow to accelerate research grant submission and award.

Chair / Associate Professor in Social Work We are seeking to appoint a Chair or Associate Professor in Social Work with a track record of successful grant capture, and whose research aligns with contemporary Social Work practise. This may include candidates who have specific expertise work across health and social professions. A professional qualification in social work is desirable. The School wishes to appoint candidates who can promote the development of a vibrant research culture, build research teams and provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues, as well as attracting high quality postgraduate research students. Candidates will have an excellent track record of research including 3* and 4* REF- equivalent publications and a proven record of attracting significant research funds. They will also be a capable and enthusiastic contributor to the School’s undergraduate and post-graduate programmes, helping to deliver research led teaching.

This post will build on the School’s existing relationships with key partners. The appointment of the Chair or Associate Professor will not only allow the School to maximise on these opportunities but build on the potential it has by providing the required leadership to develop research excellence and strengthen the research-led student education portfolio.

Appointees will:

 capture significant grant income to support a programme of research

 conduct internationally excellent research, demonstrated by high quality outputs

 deliver research-led education that contributes to an exceptional student experience, and

 expect to take on a significant leadership role in the organisation. Job Description for Investment Chair in Social Work (Professorial)

Main purpose of the job:

To draw on extensive academic excellence to develop and lead in the domains of research, scholarship, and teaching in the field of Social Work and within the school, faculty and University

Main duties and responsibilities:

 Undertake internationally leading research and inspirational teaching, taking a leadership role in translating excellence in research and scholarship into learning opportunities for students.

 Promote their research nationally and internationally, winning prestige for both the discipline and the University.

 Provide a major contribution to the strategic academic development, direction and leadership of the School, Faculty and University.

 Promote and help to deliver excellence in research and student education for the School and the highest standards of student experience.

 Support and mentor less experienced academic and research staff to promote career development and the nurturing of academic talent.

Research, Innovation and Impact:

 Develop and lead excellent research, innovation and impact related to social work at national and international levels.

 Establish and maintain a high quality record of research output in leading internationally-recognised publications.

 Achieve sustained high levels of research funding individually and in collaboration with others and develop and maintain networks and promote links with (for example) the NIHR School for Social Care, Care Trusts, Local Authority Social Services, Voluntary and Private Sector organisations, the College of Social Work, The Health and Care Professions Council, Joint University Social Work Education Committee, Skills for Care, Department of Health and Department of Education, Chief Social Worker for Children and Families and Chief Social Worker for Adults NHS, Research Councils and other relevant organisations.  Provide academic leadership and guidance to colleagues working within Social work more widely across the School, Faculty and University, building research teams and promoting the development of a vibrant and sustainable research culture, community and environment in the School.

 Attract high quality postgraduate research students to the University and provide them with excellent supervision which supports timely completion and subsequent employability.

 Build and sustain relationships with external bodies to develop the School’s innovation and impact agenda.

 Promote the integration of research interests within the School, across the University and externally.

Student Education:

 Inspire students through research-led teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, achieving high standards of student feedback.

 Provide a leading contribution to School and, as appropriate, Faculty policy and practice in teaching, promoting world class education and an exceptional student experience.

 Contribute to the design, development and planning of modules and programmes.

 Contribute to the review of modules and programmes and in quality assurance and enhancement processes within the subject area.

 Develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

 Provide high quality student support, acting as a personal tutor, supporting involvement in Leeds for Life, and working with students as members of a learning community to sustain ‘The Partnership’.

Leadership and Management:

 Make a dynamic, ambitious, energetic contribution to the development and delivery of the School’s academic mission.

 Provide a major input to the strategic academic development and direction of the School and the Faculty and to the academic leadership of the discipline.  Make a significant contribution to the University through its governance structures and by representing the University externally.

 Manage or lead major initiatives and/or multidisciplinary areas of work which improve School, Faculty or University performance.

 Actively promote and engage with the University’s People Management Framework (http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/development/pmf.htm) to ensure high standards of employment practices and staff management across the School.

 Adhere to University values and standards, including the Leadership and Management Standard, and in line with University policies and procedures and local Faculty/School benchmarks as appropriate, upholding high professional standards and leading by example.

 Exercise leadership in alignment with the University Leadership and Management Standard (http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/sddu-University-of-leeds- leadership-and-management-standard.html), ensuring that appropriate staff training and development is identified and undertaken.

 Sustain own continuing professional development as a leader.

 Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, including ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and the undertaking of appropriate risk assessments.

 Comply with the University’s financial and procurement procedures and regulations, undertaking relevant induction/training.

This job description provides a framework for the role and it may be necessary to undertake other duties commensurate with the post as might reasonably be required.

University Values All staff are expected to operate in line with the university’s values and standards, which work as an integral part of our strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More information about the university’s strategy and values is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/comms/strategy/

Person Specification Candidates will be expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of experience and skill to enable them to achieve the requirements of the job description.

The following skills and abilities for the Investment Chair in Social Work are essential in this context  Have a PhD or other doctorate in a relevant discipline.

 Evidence understanding of the principles of research-led teaching and a track record of integrating research with learning and teaching to deliver an excellent student experience.

 A keen political awareness of social work issues.

 Demonstrate a track record of academic leadership.

 Demonstrate ability to work across subject areas, linking appropriately with other disciplines and research groups.

 Demonstrate a track record of effective team working and collaborative development.

 Evidence willingness and capacity to take on a significant role in Faculty/School development.

 Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

 Demonstrate ability to think laterally, to be imaginative and to anticipate trends and opportunities.

 Sustained track record in social work research as evidenced by significant grant capture from external sources, PhD completions, publications in the top quartile journals for the discipline, and shaping the research agenda.

 Demonstrate ability to develop academic and practise colleagues.

 Demonstrate a track record of sustained delivery of ambitious and imaginative academic leadership.

 Show international links and evidence of effective engagement with and influencing national and international research agendas.

The following skills and abilities are desirable:

 Holds a recognised teaching qualification, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or can evidence excellence in learning and teaching.

 Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary research team.

 Proven ability to work across a variety of research methods.

 Social worker qualification Job Description for Associate Professor in Social Work (Grade 9)

Main purpose of the job: To draw on extensive academic excellence to underpin and carry out research or scholarship, teaching, leadership and management in the field of Social Work and within the school and faculty

Main duties and responsibilities:  To contribute to the development and achievement of university, faculty and school strategy within the context of an international, research-led university  Adhere to University values and standards, including the Leadership and Management Standard, and in line with university policies and procedures and local faculty/school benchmarks as appropriate, upholding high professional standards and leading by example  To be aware of and work in line with the university’s learning and teaching partnership agreement and work with our students as members of a learning community to provide world class education and an excellent student experience  To maintain own continuing professional development  To maintain a safe and healthy work environment, including ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and the undertaking of appropriate risk assessments  To integrate the University value of inclusiveness into all appropriate aspects of the job; respecting the dignity and diversity of all members of the University community and of visitors to the University

Research, Innovation and Impact:  To promote the integration of own research area with other research interests within and, as appropriate, outside the school and faculty  To maintain a high quality record of regular and original research publications of external standing as appropriate to the discipline.  To attract research income on an individual and collaborative basis, as appropriate to the discipline, to underpin high quality research activity  To provide high quality postgraduate supervision and attract research students to the university  To take part in knowledge transfer activities, where appropriate and feasible

Teaching:  To undertake research-led teaching at different levels on undergraduate and/or postgraduate taught courses, regularly collecting, and responding to, student feedback  To contribute at an appropriate level to school and faculty policy and practice in teaching To play a significant role in the design, development and planning of modules and programmes within the subject area as required  To play a significant role in the review of modules and programmes and in quality assurance and enhancement as required  To develop innovative approaches to learning and teaching as appropriate  To provide timely feedback and assessment of coursework and examinations  To provide general support and guidance to students, resolving issues and/or referring to specialist parties, where appropriate  To act as a personal tutor, supporting involvement in Leeds for Life

Academic Leadership:  Significant contribution to the overall work of the university and/or equivalent external organisations by representing the school and faculty on appropriate committees and groups  Effective contribution to the management and administrative processes and committee structures of the school, faculty and university  Managing or leading major initiatives or areas of work (as either sustained or one-off projects) which facilitate school, faculty or university performance or business as required  Involvement in the recruitment, management and development of staff and act as a mentor to more junior/less experienced colleagues  The promotion of the values of collegiality within the academic community  Actively promoting and engaging with the objectives of our valuing and developing all our staff agenda via compliance with the University’s People Management Framework to ensure high standards of employment practices across the School.

This job description provides a framework for the role and it may be necessary for an Associate Professor to undertake any duties commensurate with the post as might reasonably be required

University Values

All staff are expected to operate in line with the university’s values and standards, which work as an integral part of our strategy and set out the principles of how we work together. More information about the university’s strategy and values is available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/comms/strategy/

Person Specification

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of experience and skill to enable them to achieve the requirements of the job description.

The following skills and abilities are essential for the Associate Professor in Social Work in this context:

 Have a PhD or other doctorate in a relevant discipline.  Evidence understanding of the principles of research-led teaching and a track record of integrating research with learning and teaching to deliver an excellent student experience.

 A keen political awareness of social work issues.

 Track record in social work research.

 Demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership in research both by own work and through the encouragement and stimulation of colleagues.

 Demonstrate a track record of academic leadership.

 Show international links and evidence of effective engagement with and influencing national research agendas.

 Demonstrate ability to work across subject areas, linking appropriately with other disciplines and research groups.

 Demonstrate a track record of effective team working and collaborative development.

 Evidence willingness and capacity to take on a significant role in Faculty/School development.

 Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.

 Demonstrate ability to think laterally, to be imaginative and to anticipate trends and opportunities.

The following skills and abilities are desirable:

 Holds a recognised teaching qualification, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or can evidence excellence in learning and teaching.

 Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary research team.

 Proven ability to work across a variety of research methods.

 Social worker qualification

Informal Enquiries Preliminary enquiries about the posts may be made to Dr Janet Hirst, Director of the Academic Unit of Midwifery, Social Work, & Counselling and Psychotherapy ([email protected], tel 0113 343 1281), Mr Alan Murphy, Professional Lead for Social Work ([email protected]) or the Head of School, Professor Andrea Nelson ( [email protected] ) - Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 6295. How to Apply Applicants may wish to see the University’s Recruitment DVD which can be played via Windows Media from the following link: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/jobs/dvd.htm

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the online recruitment system which can be found at http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk

Your application should include:  a covering letter detailing how you would envisage fulfilling the requirements of the post;  your curriculum vitae;  details of three referees including their email addresses where possible;  any further information you feel would be relevant to your application. The interview date is 6 May 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the School on the 5 May 2015 to meet staff and have a tour. Should you wish to have a tour and meet staff prior to applying please contact us to make arrangements. References It is the custom of this University to approach the referees of only those candidates who are invited to interview. Applicants are asked, therefore, to indicate clearly if they do not wish such approaches to be made. Further Information Details of the terms and conditions of employment for all staff at the university, including information on pensions and benefits, are available on the Human Resources web pages accessible at www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/index.htm Disclosure and Barring This post falls under the remit of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As such, all applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, including any pending criminal prosecutions and those which would otherwise be considered 'spent' under the 1974 Act. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are now 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers , and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service and at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1198/pdfs/uksi_20131198_en.pdf

Declarations of any such information as described above, should be made in the ‘other personal details’ section of the application form and details sent to the Recruitment Officer at [email protected]. Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent for the University to check their criminal record status through independent verification (from the DBS). Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of these checks.

Disabled Applicants The post is located in the School of Healthcare, Baines Wing. Disabled applicants wishing to review building access are invited to contact the department directly. Additional information may be sought from the Recruitment Officer, email [email protected] or tel + 44 (0)113 343 1723. Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their disability but will still be covered by the Equality Act once their disability becomes known. Further information for applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions is available in the applicant guidance. Data Protection The information you provide in your application will be used to consider your suitability for the post you have applied for. If your application is not successful, the information will be disposed of confidentially within 9 months. If your application is successful and you are appointed, your information and future data will be processed in accordance with the University’s Data Protection Code of Practice. A copy of this code can be obtained from either the University of Leeds Human Resources Department or by visiting: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/policy/terms.htm Supporting Information Investment Chair/ Associate Professor in Social Work

We currently have a BA and a MA programme in Social work which achieve high ratings in University league tables. There is an exciting opportunity to develop research capacity and capability in Social work, working in conjunction with an experienced staff team of academics, educators, social work tutors and colleagues in Sociology and Social Policy.

The social work team has strong networks and collaborations with (for example)  The Care Connect Hub which promotes partnerships across faculties at the University of Leeds  Wakefield Council, Kirklees Council, Leeds City Council  World Health Organisation (WHO) Kobe centre.  West Yorkshire Partnership Board developing innovative inclusive approaches and resources for staff training across West Yorkshire  130 voluntary organisations in Yorkshire who are placement contacts/ providers and partners in education such as supporting MA dissertations  Three Local Authority partnerships for placements  Extensive Local Authority contact for teaching, placements and other mutual development activity contained in ‘memorandum of understanding’ agreements.

Our placements cover disability, mental health, drugs and alcohol, domestic violence, schools, children’s centres, adult and child safeguarding, adults and children’s services, HIV projects, homelessness and travellers.

In addition we have extensive experience of working with service users and carers in design, delivery and assessment on the social work programme. We have developed teaching resources and innovative video material and assessment exercises with service users and carers.

About the Faculty and its Mission and Strategy Faculty of Medicine and Health

With more than 6,000 students, 1,600 staff and an annual research income of almost £50m, the Faculty of Medicine and Health at Leeds is by itself bigger than some universities. The most recent Research Assessment Exercise acknowledged us as a world-leader in cancer, cardiovascular, psychiatric, genetic, musculo-skeletal and health services research.

Treatments developed in Leeds are transforming the lives of people around the world living with conditions such as HIV, TB, diabetes and malaria. The University is home to the National Institute for Health Research's Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre. Our staff works very closely with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals National Health Service Trust. The Leeds General Infirmary is directly attached to the University campus and the Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine is based at St James's University Hospital about 2km away. We value highly our work with the city region, councils, public health organisations, health charities, industry and academic collaborators elsewhere in the UK and around the world.

The Faculty consists of four Schools:

. School of Healthcare . School of Medicine . School of Dentistry . School of Psychological Sciences

Find out more about the Faculty here

Research Overview The School of Healthcare, alongside the Faculty of Medicine & Health is committed to undertaking world-class research which makes a significant impact internationally, supports the needs of the local and national health economy and contributes to the provision of high quality research oriented student education. The School performed well against other comparable institutions in the 2014 REF with 91% of our activity rated as 3 or 4*.

To achieve our strategic aim we require additional research capacity and capability and have identified considerable potential in Social Work. Through influential leadership, the Investment Chair / Associate Professor will lead colleagues in Social Work to transform research activity into research strength. The strategic appointment of the Chair / Associate Prof will contribute to the School realising its vision of establishing itself as an internationally recognised centre of excellence in applied health and social care research, education and innovation.

The post will build on the School’s existing relationships with key partners such as Local Authority Councils, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), and World University Network (WUN) partners. The appointment will not only allow the School to maximise on these opportunities but build on the potential it has by providing the required leadership to develop research excellence in key student education areas, strengthening the research-led student education portfolio.

Our research is characterised by its strong scientific base; inter-disciplinarity; wide range of methods; stakeholder involvement; local, national and international collaborations; relevance to policy and practice; and effective knowledge transfer. We have had success in winning funding from diverse sources including the ESRC, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, British Academy, Big Lottery, NHS/NIHR R&D programmes, Wellcome Foundation, Department of Health, and medical charities amongst others. Our research strengths have recently been refreshed to the topic based research programs of Decision Making, Medicines Management, Mental Health, Maternal health, Child Health, Pain Management and Wound Management. Methodological Development is a cross cutting program that intersects each of the topic based research programs.

We currently have ≈40 students registered for PhD study in the School of Healthcare on full and part-time routes. These students have access to a dedicated PhD suite in the Baines Wing, and their own research and training budget. Students are studying part-time, full-time, or on a split-site basis, whereby international students have a host institution overseas and are registered with the University of Leeds. Our students are from the UK, and further afield, such as Spain, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Uganda. Staff in the School also supervise PhD students with colleagues across the University (e.g. Psychology, Clinical Trials Research Unit, School of Medicine, and Mechanical Engineering).

Student Experience and Education Overview The School of Healthcare currently provides education for those working in Social Work, Nursing (adult, children’s and mental health), Midwifery, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Healthcare Scientists (Audiology and Cardiology), Pharmacy and Diagnostic Radiography. We offer a high quality student experience because of the scope of programmes we offer and the opportunity for interdisciplinary education. The University of Leeds, as a member of the Russell Group, delivers research-led teaching and hence a world leading, high quality, student experience. Chairs would be expected to contribute to research-led teaching across undergraduate pre- registration programmes and post graduate programmes across the School. In leading their own research programme, Chairs, together with colleagues, would communicate research to underpin undergraduate and post graduate programmes, contribute to the curriculum, raise the visibility of our research programmes for students, making the benefits of their research led experience and support the development of students’ independent research skills. All of these activities would enable us to effectively integrate education and research to enrich the student experience; a key University and School objective.

International Profile and Initiatives The School of Healthcare is presently in the process of strengthening its links with international partners. As part of the WUN, the university offers opportunities to form research links with prestigious universities. Presently, there are active research links with Queen’s University in Canada, Yale and Harvard Universities in the United States of America and the University of Sydney in Australia.

The School welcomes visitors from across the world and supports staff to undertake exchanges with partner universities both through the ERASMUS programme and as part of the WUN network. Staff from the School regularly present scholarly papers at International Conferences and co-author papers in peer reviewed journals with academic partners.