APPOINTMENT OF
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES
The professional University
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www.rgu.ac.uk
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CONTENTS
OPPORTUNITY
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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES
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A CLEAR FUTURE
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THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
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TRACK RECORD
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One Campus, One Vision , GarthdeE 2020 20
ROLE PROFILE
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person PROFILE
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CITY OF ABERDEEN
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CORPORATE MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS 28
ORGANISATION CHART
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SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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HOW TO APPLY
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THE OPPORTUNITY
’THE TOP MODERN UNIVERSITY IN THE UK’
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IN ‘THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE’
The University prides itself in producing highly valued graduates for the health professions and wider industry. Indeed, our clear focus on professional education coupled with strong links to industry and the public sector means the University has one of the UK’s best graduate employment records. You will be joining us at a pivotal time when we are ready to make the next step change in becoming a great University rather than just the best University of our kind. By 2012 our “Estates Master Plan” will have provided us with the best riverside campus in Europe. This, together with our Virtual Learning Environment, will assure continued provision of a first class learning experience for all our students, both on and off campus. We are seeking to build upon our reputation for excellence in Pharmacy and Life Sciences education, research and “business interaction”. As Head of School, you’ll be at the heart of this, seeking to accelerate the pace of change, focusing on strategy and responding to the educational needs of the workforce, locally, nationally and internationally. This is a superb opportunity for a respected, ambitious leader, with the appropriate professional qualifications.
- THREE YEARS IN A ROW
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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE The Faculty is one of the leading providers of applied, practitioner focused education for science, health and social care. Currently there are approximately 3,500 undergraduate and post graduate students studying across the Faculty in the Schools of Applied Social Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy and Life Sciences. The Schools offer a wide range of undergraduate and post graduate professional qualifying courses, the majority of which are approved by professional and statutory regulatory bodies. These include the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of GB, the Health Professionals Council, as well as the British Dietetics Association, the Nutrition Society and the Forensic Science Society. The Faculty takes pride in preparing students to meet the advances in laboratory science and the ever changing needs of the health and social care sectors, so that as graduates, they can make a contribution to meeting the needs and expectations of patients and clients, as well as supporting our local communities and the wider population.
Inter-professional learning is a key component in the majority of our courses. Working in interdisciplinary teams and learning alongside a range of other professionals provides students with an invaluable experience that reflects the workplace of today. We continue to work in partnership with the University of Aberdeen’s Medical School and our reputation as a key player in this area continues to grow both nationally and internationally through partnerships and conference presentations. The Clinical Skills and the Pharmacy Practice Centres also play a key role in preparing students for placement and future practice. These Centres are recognised as leading the field in simulation and offers students the opportunity for the development of professional skills.
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The use of the Volunteer Patients further enhances the fidelity of this
Building on the Faculty’s outstanding performance in the 2008
learning experience. The strong practice focus of all of the courses
Research Assessment Exercise, the Institute for Health and Welfare
ensures that all our graduates are fit for purpose when they enter the
Research is now established and continues the development of the
work place. As a result the Faculty enjoys an excellent reputation for
multidisciplinary research groups. Staff continue to be successful
the quality of its graduates who are in high demand by employers both
in attracting research grants from a range of funding bodies and
in the UK and increasingly internationally.
organisations including the Chief Scientist’s Office, the Scottish Government Health Department, the Ministry of Defence and the
Working in partnership with our stakeholders, a range of courses have
National Institute of Health Research with a recent award from Lighter
been developed and delivered to meet the needs of the public sector
Life of £300,000. Two further successes this session have been the
for role development, service redesign and continuing professional
Praxis-unico Impact Award won by the Counterweight Programme
development. Examples are the courses for assistant practitioners
which focuses on the management of obesity, while a multidisciplinary
in Radiography and Children’s and Young People’s Health and Well
team from the Institute was selected out of 120 submissions to
Being as well as prescribing courses for pharmacists and other health
exhibit in the 350th anniversary of the Royal Society Summer Science
professionals. These courses have been developed in partnership with
Exhibition.
the NHS Education for Scotland.
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES THE SCHOOL The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences (PALS) was created on 1st January 2008 by a merger of the School of Pharmacy with the School of Life Sciences both located on the University’s city centre site (Schoolhill and St Andrew Street). The School has access to 20 well maintained laboratories as well as a range of lecture and teaching rooms across both sites. In 2012 the School will move to new purpose built accommodation that is part of the University’s £100 million investment to bring all the academic units onto the Garthdee Campus. The combined School covers the following subject areas: Pharmacy, Forensic and Analytical Science, Bioscience and Nutrition and Dietetics. The Schoolhill site offers courses in Pharmacy including Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), postgraduate Masters in Clinical Pharmacy and Prescribing Sciences as well as a short accredited course in Independent Prescribing (and a conversion course for Supplementary Prescribers). In addition there is a PgDip Overseas Pharmacist Accreditation Programme (OSPAP), re-accredited by RPSGB in 2009 and currently the only such course in Scotland. The School has also recently embarked on an initiative with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to deliver short CPD courses to pharmacists in Scotland.
Teaching of postgraduate Analytical Science and undergraduate Forensic Science, Biosciences, Biomedical Science and Nutrition and Dietetics courses takes place on the St Andrew Street site. Facilities are available within the School for studies leading to the degrees of Master of Science, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy on a full time or a part time basis. These courses are offered in conjunction with the Institute of Health and Welfare Research (IHWR), one of three research institutes established by the University in 2009 to support and direct research effort across the University.
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The School has invested heavily in recent years to convert a
The School is also heavily committed to Inter-Professional Education
substantial tranche of undergraduate and postgraduate delivery to
(IPE). The underpinning philosophy for IPE is to achieve the goal of
an e-learning format. In particular, all postgraduate courses in Clinical
developing practitioners who are confident and comfortable with their
Pharmacy and Prescribing Science have been converted to e-learning
uni-professional identity and capable of embracing interprofessional
and Robert Gordon University now enjoys a UK-wide reputation for
collaboration and team working for the benefit of quality patient care.
excellence in online course delivery (Robert Gordon University is
The main stakeholders of the Aberdeen IPE initiative are the Faculty
second only to the Open University in this area). Experience gained
of Health and Social Care at Robert Gordon University including the
on the delivery of online postgraduate courses (e.g. use of e-tutors,
Schools of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing and
module chat rooms and drop boxes, text messaging and podcasts) has
Midwifery and Applied Social Studies and the School of Medicine
been adopted across the undergraduate courses and is now regarded
and Dentistry, University of Aberdeen. Ten disciplines are involved:
as an important adjuvant to traditional course delivery.
Diagnostic Radiography; Dietetics; Medicine; Midwifery; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational Therapy; Pharmacy; Physiotherapy and Social Work. The overall Aberdeen IPE strategy builds on evidence from the evaluation and encompasses a multi-perspective approach to IPE for the future. Promoting IPE in Practice is an important priority within this.
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UNDERGRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences offers an integrated suite of accredited courses in the following areas:
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MPharm degree in Pharmacy
Prescribing and Specialised Care
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BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics and in Nutrition
Analysis, Oilfield Chemicals, DNA, Metabolomics and Forensic
Analysis
PGDiP Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme Postgraduate courses in Clinical Pharmacy, Independent
BSc (Hons) Nutrition BSc (Hons) in Applied Biomedical Science BSc in Forensic Science MSc in Instrumental Analysis (with options in Environmental
There are 813 students studying undergraduate and prequalifying masters courses and 330 studying for post graduate awards.
RESEARCH The Institute for Health and Welfare Research is the overarching structure for the conduction and delivery of world class, multidisciplinary programmes of research in focused areas of expertise. The institute draws on the research skills of academic staff in the four schools:
• Applied Social Studies • Health Sciences • Nursing and Midwifery • Pharmacy and Life Sciences
A significant number of staff from the School are seconded to either The Institute of Health and Welfare Research (IHWR) or Institute for Innovation, Design and Sustainabilty Research. These staff are at the forefront of applied research in key areas including
and the three research centres in the Faculty of Health & Social Care:
pharmacist prescribing, medicinal chemistry, environmental sensing, environmental remediation, drug formulation, forensic science and
• Centre for Obesity Research and Epidemiology (CORE) • Aberdeen Centre for Trauma Research (ACTR) • Alliance for Self Care Research (ASCR)
biomedical sciences. The School is well equipped with SRIF funded analytical equipment (high field NMR, LC-MS and GC-MS) as well as state of the art facilities in cell culture.
THEMATIC AREAS • Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease • Environmental & Occupational • Neurological and Mental Health
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STAFF RESOURCES The School is managed by the Head of School and 2 Associate Heads. The Line Management of the School’s academic staff is the responsibility of seven Teaching Group Leaders (TGLs) in the thematic areas of
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Pharmaceutical Science Biomedical Sciences Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Forensic Science Analytical Science Biosciences Nutrition and Dietetics
Administrative and support staff report to the School Administration Manager and Technical Staff are managed by 2 Technical Services Managers. The staff complement comprises seven senior lecturers, the Chair in Pharmacy Practice, 45 Academic Staff, 28 Support staff and 9 Administrative staff.
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A CLEAR FUTURE ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY HAS A VERY CLEAR FUTURE, SET OUT IN OUR STRATEGIC PLAN. BUILDING ON OUR STRENGTHS AND OUR PROGRESS TO DATE, WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST MODERN UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK, IN AN INCREASINGLY CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT.
In achieving our objectives, we will be clear about the markets which we serve and the services we deliver. We will be responsive to the changing environment and developments in the economy and society. Ongoing development and continuous improvement will help to ensure that we set the benchmark for quality in all aspects of our work.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES • Student experience: Enrich the all-round experience of our students through their engagement with the University
• Teaching and learning: Enhance the quality and relevance of our taught provision
• Access for all: Increase the diversification of our student population
• Learning through life: Expand our provision of corporate programmes and life-long learning opportunities
• Research and commercialisation: Grow our internationally excellent research and knowledge exchange activities and reputation
• A sustainable future: Secure our economic and environmental sustainability
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CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
We have assessed the factors which will be critical to our success as
In order to monitor progress at Board of Governors’ level, a set of six
follows:
key high level performance indicators (KPI) has been agreed. These
• Sustain our Scottish Funding Council and international
monitor the impact of our success or otherwise in relation to our key
student numbers in a more challenging competitive
strategic objectives and against the critical success factors indentified
environment
above.
• Generate a major revenue stream from business interaction • Level of total SFC teaching funding and proportion of total
activities for the value that we add
• A relentless focus on quality which will help to maintain and
SFC teaching allocation compared with previous years
• Level and geographical sources of income from international
develop our reputation – an excellent student experience from first point of contact through every interface we have
students compared with previous years
• Net financial contribution from business interaction over
with students
• A focused research portfolio which underpins teaching, is of
time
• Level of research grant and contract income and % full
international standing and is financially sustainable
• A workforce which is committed, resourceful and effective • Continued financial health
economic cost recovery over time
• Net surplus, current ratio and borrowing over time • Consistent high performance within the modern university sector in national league tables
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THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY
“Robert Gordon’s branding as ‘the professional university’ couldn’t be more appropriate. It beats every other university in the most recent employment figures.”
“The outstanding reputation associated with pharmacy at Robert Gordon University helped me to decide to study here.
Sunday Times
I am beginning my pre-registration year in a hospitalbased pharmacy at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London.” Ronan Sheridan. Recently graduated with a Masters in Pharmacy with Distinction.
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OUR HERITAGE The name Robert Gordon has been synonymous with education in Aberdeen since 1750 when the original college was founded from his bequest. With the addition of Gray’s School of Art in 1885, the School of Pharmacy in 1898 and the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture in 1957, the original college has evolved over the years into a substantial university – a leading institution of learning still able to draw upon this rich heritage.
THE UNIVERSITY TODAY The University generates an annual group income of around £92 million through corporate programmes, consultancy and other business engagement, research income and fee paying or funded students. We currently employ approximately 1600 members of staff and deliver courses to around 15,500 students. OF THE 15,500 STUDENTS: 22% are engaged in distance learning and corporate courses 65% Full time and 35% Part time 64% Undergraduate and 34% Postgraduate students OF THE UNDERGRADUATES: 23% attend Aberdeen Business School 28% enrolled in Design and Technology courses 49% enrolled in Health and Social Care courses
‘PROFESSIONAL’ IS OUR WATCHWORD FOR THE WAY WE TREAT ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING AND ESPECIALLY OUR STUDENTS. IT GUIDES THE WAY WE WORK TOGETHER, AND DEFINES WHAT WE EXPECT FROM EACH OTHER.
OF THE POSTGRADUATES: 23% in Aberdeen Business School 28% in Design and Technology courses 49% in Health and Social Care courses We offer an impressive range of professionally focused courses across the arts and design, management, engineering and computing, health and social care and the applied sciences and technology. We are particularly focused on developing our key areas of strength – energy, health and social care, the creative industries and the knowledge economy.
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THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS The University has established a significant e-Learning capability, based around the ‘Model’ virtual learning environment. This is used to support an extensive range of distance learning courses and to support the learning of on-campus students in blended approaches. Effective use of appropriate technologies is a key element of the University’s plans to extend distance learning provision, including corporate learning, and to enhance the learning experience of all students. We are, we believe, the largest provider of online, distance learning in the UK after the Open University. With this in mind, we are currently reviewing our provision, marketing and corporate branding to ensure we are capitalising on this USP.
INTERNATIONAL Our strategy is of ‘internationalisation’ of the total student experience for all students. This includes the curriculum, work placements and the wider experience they have interacting with our staff and the community. International students have long been attracted to Robert Gordon University and contributed much to our cultural fabric. Indeed, in recent years, increasing numbers of international students have made ours a truly international campus. 19% of the total student population come from outside the EU. Expanding our cultural and commercial links with overseas organisations has helped to create many exciting opportunities for our staff and students to work abroad. Our commitment to internationalisation is evident in the establishment of an International College at the University in September 2011, we expect to significantly increase our recruitment
ABERDEEN COLLEGE – AN ASSOCIATE COLLEGE
of international undergraduate students at a time when our
The strength of our regional commitment and also our understanding of
recruitment of international postgraduate students is coming under
the social inclusion wider access agenda is reflected in our partnership
greater pressure.
with Aberdeen College, the largest FE College in Scotland. This is a truly
partnership with Navitas. Following the launch of the College in
outstanding alliance recognised by the Scottish Funding Council as a model for others. The College is an associated college of the University and there are articulation agreements across many subject areas leading to 2+1 and 2+2 progression.
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COMMERCIAL LINKS Our strong links with industry have delivered corporate alliances, CPD programmes and consultancy both in the UK and overseas. The deployment of blended learning through the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment is further expanding our capability for working with corporate partners and SMEs. Enterprising research is undertaken by groups throughout the University and the results contribute to technology transfer and ‘spin outs’. We have been especially successful in SMART awards. Additionally, our commercial organisation, Univation Ltd, continues to develop strong commercial relationships with major energy organisations worldwide and a marketing presence across the globe, bringing significant corporate contracts for delivery in the UK and overseas.
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TRACK RECORD
LEAGUE TABLES “Work placements, lasting up to a year, are the norm [at Robert Gordon University] helping an employment record that has been Scotland’s best for several years and consistently one of the UK leaders.” – The Times (3 June 2009)
For three successive years, Robert Gordon University has retained the position of the best modern university in the UK. (The Times, May 2010). The Guardian University League Table for 2010 also ranked Robert Gordon University as the top new University in Scotland and second in the UK. We consistently maintain one of the UK’s best graduate employment records. The Times Good University Guide 2011 notes that we are still best University in Scotland for graduate prospects, and second in the UK, with over 83% of our graduates landing graduate-type jobs within 6 months. Our success in this area is bettered only by Imperial College.
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RAE RESULTS “Together with a strong performance in last year’s research assessment, this helps RGU to its highest ever ranking in our table,ranking second in the modern university sector.” - The Sunday Times (13 September 2009)
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, Robert Gordon University achieved outstanding results with over 70% of research being classified as of international quality. At the same time, the Scottish Funding Council announced an increase in our research grant funding of 99% to £2.7m for 2009/2010 - the highest increase of any Scottish university. The University aims to focus its research and knowledge transfer activities to inform and underpin our teaching capability. A £6 million seed-corn funding was invested in a research development initiative over 3 years to grow research activity across the University. The success of this investment was demonstrated in the results of the 2008 (RAE). The University was ranked the top modern Scottish University for research quality, with ‘world class’ research activity in 8 out of the 11 subjects returned. In addition 73% of research conducted was ranked as being of international quality.
As we build on the University’s success beyond RAE, we aim, through the establishment of three Research Institutes, to grow the level of internationally excellent research. These institutes will develop the potential of strategically significant areas by focused investment on areas of research strength. The University has also demonstrated important success in research commercialisation and has established a relationship with the venture capital company Sigma IP Ltd.
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‘Among the generation of new universities, Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen is the best placed’.
“In the past decade, the university has invested more than £100m to improve its facilities, and intends to make the Garthdee site ‘the best riverside campus in Europe.’”
The Times (June 2008)
The Guardian (12 May 2009)
THE UNIVERSITY PREPARED AND APPROVED ITS ESTATES STRATEGY IN 1994, COVERING A 20-25 YEAR PLANNING PERIOD. WE NOW HAVE ONE VISION FOR THE FUTURE – TO LOCATE ALL OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS, BY 2020, ON ONE CAMPUS AT THE STUNNING RIVERSIDE SETTING OF GARTHDEE.
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ONE CAMPUS, ONE VISION – GARTHDEE 2020
The Masterplan 2009 aims to: The first phase, the consolidation of six sites into two, (Garthdee
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Consolidate all academic and administrative activities on the
and Schoolhill) was essentially complete by 2004. To date we have
Garthdee Campus site in order to create the finest riverside
invested over £100 million in new buildings and upgrading facilities
learning environment in Europe
for students. These have included the Aberdeen Business School,
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Create a clearly legible campus heart, focused around a
the Faculty of Health and Social Care, as well as a state of the art
student-centred experience
Sports Centre, modern onsite nursery and a health centre open to
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Develop a new and unified academic development on the
staff, students and the local community.
eastern portion of the site in order to gain from the advantages
of co-location and collaboration between disciplines
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Retain and enhance the landscaped qualities of the site and
seek to achieve a stronger relationship between buildings and
the riverside setting
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Develop the Garthdee Campus in a sustainable, phased
manner reflecting the availability of project funding
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Re-utilise appropriate areas within existing buildings to form a
more holistic and integrated campus
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Develop a new focus for arrival/entrance from the south,
including a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to the south side
of the river
We have recently secured full planning consent for the Masterplan 2009 – likely to be a two phase, 10 year development and refurbishment programme, adding 34,000 m2 of new facilities and culminating in the realisation of our vision – one campus at Garthdee by 2020.
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ROLE PROFILE: HEAD OF SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND LIFE SCIENCES
PURPOSE OF THE POST :
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Head of Pharmacy and Life Sciences is accountable to the
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providing visible leadership and focus for the future
Principal and Vice-Chancellor (reporting directly to the Dean of
development of the School within the context of existing and
Faculty) for the achievement of the School’s own future vision and
future strategic plans
mission as a key component of the University’s strategic plan A Clear
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ensuring that the University’s ambitions to provide excellent
Future.
professional education and applied research are fully
articulated in School plans and effectively delivered
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supporting the establishment of the Research Institute for
Health and Welfare and maintaining close liaison in order to
ensure the continued development of research within the
subject specialisms of the School
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liaising closely with health, social care and private sector to
ensure that appropriate undergraduate, post-graduate and
CPD courses are provided to meet the requirements of the
external marketplace
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Head of the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences is directly responsible to the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Care, for providing leadership within the policies and procedures laid down from time to time by the Board of Governors, the Academic Council, and the Principal and Vice-Chancellor.
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DUTIES : •
implementing the academic programme of the School as
determined by the Academic Council within the School Plan
and subsequent changes, from time to time
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overseeing the academic work of the School including the
annual appraisal and the periodic review of courses
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co-ordinating the work of the School with that of other
Schools within the Faculty and University
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overseeing the arrangements for the admission of students,
provision of classes and assessment of students
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keeping records of the work of the School including the
performance of students and the utilisation of resources
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maintaining staff and student discipline within the School
development of staff
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encouraging and promoting staff research and scholarly
activities
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liaising with key stakeholders and schools, including the
preparation of publicity material
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undertaking teaching and research as appropriate
and economically most effective, and in accordance with the
University’s health & safety policies
appraising staff performance and making arrangements for the
preparing estimates of resources required deploying available resources in the way that is educationally
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monitoring the arrangements for the maintenance of
equipment, furnishings and facilities available to the School
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timeously preparing and submitting factual information about
the work of the School required by senior management for
internal use, or to meet the requirements of external
authorities
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participating in the committee work of the University
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advising on and co-ordinating the deployment of resources
across the School, to delegate as appropriate and to supervise
and monitor their subsequent use, ensuring that it is
educationally and economically most effective
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networking, collaborating and partnering with employers and
other relevant organisations, professional bodies, private
sector etc. to promote the interests of the School, the Faculty
and the University
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managing and overseeing the future development of
curriculum, courses, and scholarship
developing and implementing a health and safety plan for the School
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such other duties as may be assigned from time to time
PERSON PROFILE
We would expect that candidates would fit closely the following profile: •
An inspirational leader with the credibility and confidence to apply strong leadership and management across all disciplines within the school
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Possesses the vision, passion and personal commitment to the advancement of Pharmacy and Life Sciences within a modern, practice based University
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An ability to set the context and strategic direction that will transform and enable the School to meet the challenges of the 21st century
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Significant experience of pharmacy or life sciences education with a passion to create a modern, innovative, learning environment. Practice experience preferred but not essential
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A clear commitment to the values of Higher Education and specifically to the vision, mission and priorities of the University
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In addition, the management team agreed 12 critical leadership behaviours that all managers should exhibit or plan to develop: •
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An appropriate professional qualification(s) in Pharmacy or Life
commitment
Sciences with evidence of relevant continuous professional
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development. PhD or research capability preferred
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An alliances and partnerships builder, internally and particularly externally, through strong stakeholder networking, political and relationship building skills
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A proven manager of change within a complex, challenging and dynamic environment
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An ability to act in a leadership capacity as a research enabler, with a strong awareness of the research agenda
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An ability to translate vision into strategy and success over a 3-5 year horizon
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Communicates a clear and consistent vision (or plan) with
A competent financial and performance manager
Champions change – able to engage others and enhance buy-in Treats people with respect Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards Sets and sustains high personal standards of delivery Is decisive, particularly when confronted with challenging issues Able to adapt and capitalise on new opportunities Builds effective relationships Builds effective team performance Openly encourages and recognises the contribution of others Gives constructive feedback on a regular basis Encourages personal development and provides appropriate opportunities
A developer of staff and “self-developer” A highly effective communicator - oral, written, persuading and influencing, presentational
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ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE
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ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN ABERDEEN WHICH IS SCOTLAND’S THIRD LARGEST CITY WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF 200,000 AND 400,000 INCLUDING THE WIDER ABERDEEN HINTERLAND. THE MERCER 2010 ‘QUALITY OF LIVING’ SURVEY RECENTLY RATED ABERDEEN AS ONE OF THE TOP WORLD CITIES AND SECOND ONLY TO LONDON IN THE UK. The city is known internationally as the undisputed European capital of the energy industry. However, it also has many other sides to its character. Not least because it is located on the edge of the world renowned Scottish Highlands and the spectacular Cairngorms - a magnet for walkers, climbers and skiers from across the UK. Aberdeen is undeniably a wealthy city; it has one of the highest per capita incomes of any city after London in the UK. Such prosperity brings many benefits. The city boasts first-class facilities. Shopping and leisure opportunities are constantly expanding. Schooling at all levels is well catered for – with secondary schooling, in particular, recognised for its quality in both the public and private sectors. The hotel sector continues to expand its full range of provision as you would expect of an energy capital. Aberdeen also offers a fine array of cultural attractions. There is an eclectic mix of bars, cafés and restaurants and a host of modern entertainments including cinemas, theatres, museums, galleries and concert halls. And, throughout the year, Aberdeen also plays host to several entertaining and stimulating festivals including the Aberdeen Alternative Festival and the International Youth Festival. Aberdeen International Airport has direct connections with the major ‘hub’ airports of Paris, Amsterdam and Oslo as well as London (Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton) and Dublin. It also has established connections with a wide range of other major UK cities.
Useful links To view our interactive site on Aberdeenshire, with excellent information on education, health, housing, transport and weather, please visit: http://www2.rgu.ac.uk/aberdeenshire/
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CORPORATE MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS
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THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCES GROUP (SPARG)
The Board of Governors of the University is constituted in accordance with The Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 2006.
In ensuring the efficient management of the University, the Principal
The Board is composed of appointed and elected Governors who
& Vice Chancellor is assisted and supported by the Strategic Planning
have experience of higher education, industrial, commercial, and
and Resources Group (SPARG) which comprises four Vice-Principals
public service sectors and a wide range of professional practice. Staff
and Pro Vice Chancellors (one of which is ‘senior’ and is the Deputy
and Student Governors are elected and have equal standing with
P&VC), two Executive Directors, Human Resources and Information
those others who are appointed.
Technology, three Deans of Faculty and two other Deans (Learning
Enhancement and Students). The four Vice-Principals each carry
The Board of Governors has the following standing committees -
a specific strategic role focussed on the planning and resources,
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teaching, research and student experience agendas and all members Chairman’s Committee
of SPARG carry wider portfolios which may change over time.
Staff Governance Committee Audit Committee
SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP (SMG)
Finance and General Purposes Committee
The Senior Management Group comprises all Heads of School
Nominations Committee
and appropriate Heads of Department within the University. The
Remuneration Committee.
SMG was established following a review of ‘involvement’ and communications to facilitate better and more frequent involvement in
THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
policy development and a better flow of information across the whole
The Board are required to delegate to the Academic Council those
University. This group has regular meetings with SPARG.
functions relating to the planning, co-ordination, development and supervision of the academic work of the University. Academic Council
For further information, please visit:
is chaired by the Principal & Vice Chancellor. Much of the work of
www.rgu.ac.uk/about/senior-management
the Academic Council is delivered through standing committees, subcommittees, Faculty Boards, School Committees and course panels. As a result a large proportion of the University community are involved in its activities. The Principal reports to the Board of Governors on the work of the Academic Council regularly.
THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL & VICE CHANCELLOR The Board of Governors is required to delegate to the Principal & Vice Chancellor those functions relating to the organisation and management of the University. The Principal & Vice Chancellor is the chief academic, administrative and accounting officer for the University, effectively the “Chief Executive”.
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SUMMARY OF CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS Salary
Our contracts include appropriate clauses that preserve for the
The salary for this appointment is £65432-£77156.
University the right to confidentiality of its legitimate commercial interests and other rights over material property in its ownership.
Objective setting & performance review You will be required to maintain your expertise and professional
Relocation
membership (where relevant), to undertake programmes of personal
We will agree with the successful candidate relocation assistance
development, and to participate in objective setting and performance/
appropriate to his/her particular circumstances, with a maximum
contribution review.
allowance of 12% of salary (subject to Inland Revenue conditions and terms of the Relocation Policy). You will be required to reside in
Annual leave
Aberdeen or within 30 minutes travel to work distance of it.
You will be entitled to 33 days annual leave with pay per annum in
Other benefits
addition to 10 Fixed Public and Statutory Holidays.
You will have access to a range of voluntary and salary sacrifice
Pension
benefits, including personal healthcare, dental plans, health cash
We operate under the Scottish Teachers and Local Government
plans, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes, as well as an
Pension Schemes. Contributions are made by employer and employee
onsite Sports Centre and Nursery.
and they are both “final salary” schemes incorporating ill health and death benefits. The schemes are widely recognised as excellent
We are keen to ensure that your career move is appropriately
schemes. If you have a personal pension we will discuss with you the
rewarded and if circumstances dictate, we will discuss the terms of the
most appropriate arrangements.
overall package with the successful candidate. Unfortunately we are unable to offer car, car loan or leasing arrangements.
Form of contract & Notice Period The contract offered is expected to be a normal substantive contract.
Pre-employment medical
The notice period is negotiable but we would expect it to be not less
A comprehensive pre-employment medical will be required of the
than 6 months. However, there may be candidates for whom other
successful candidate.
forms of contractual arrangement would be beneficial and, at this
Disclosure Scotland
stage, we are open minded as to the final outcome.
A Disclosure Scotland check will be requested for the successful
Sick pay
applicant.
Sick Pay entitlement is generous (up to six months full pay and six months half pay) as would be expected under public service scheme arrangements, however, in the event of long term ill health, we reserve the right to seek early medical evaluation.
Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality & Intellectual Property Rights We will expect that all other paid or unpaid appointments or employments are declared as a part of the appointment process. We encourage appropriate external activity within the higher education community and beyond as this can enhance the University’s influence and reputation. However this can also lead to conflicts of interest and it is in the best interests of all stakeholders if other activities are declared, reviewed and properly approved. An annual declaration is also required by the Principal, SPARG and most other senior managers.
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP ORGANISATION CHART
Secretary to the Board
University Solicitor
Policy Advisor
Senior Vice Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development & Quality)
Vice Principal & Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) & External Relations)
Vice Principal & Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Commercialisation)
Dean for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching & Assessment
Dean of Students
Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching & Assessment
Student Services
Academic Affairs Library Services
Student Recruitment Development Office Student Administration Communications Office
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CREDO
Principal & Vice-Chancellor
Vice Principal & Pro Vice-Chancellor (Planning & Resources)
Finance & Procurement Estates & Property Services RGU: SPORT Planning
Vice Principal & Pro Vice Chancellor (Planning & Resources)
Dean of Aberdeen Business School
Dean of Faculty of Design & Technology
Dean of Faculty of Health & Social Care
Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics
School of Computing
School of Applied Social Studies
School of Engineering
School of Health Sciences
Department of Communication, Marketing & Media Department of Information Management Department of Law
Gray’s School of Art The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment
School of Nursing & Midwifery School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences
Department of Management
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Executive Director (Information Technology & Communication)
Executive Director (Human Resources)
IT Services
Human Resources
Univation Records Management
Organisation Development & Leadership Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety The Gatehouse Design & Print Consultancy
HOW TO APPLY For more information and to apply, submit your CV to: Amanda Singleton Managing Consultant, Hudson Search and Selection Email:amanda.singleton@hudson.com Tel: 0131 555 9913 Caledonian Exchange 19a Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8EG
Please enclose with your application: • A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held, relevant achievements, budgets and staff managed, and latest remuneration including any benefits;
• A covering note of not more than two pages (total) summarising your proven ability related to the person and job specifications;
• Daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers (to be used with discretion).
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The process An initial selection of candidates will be invited to have a preliminary discussion with Hudson and candidates will be provided with additional briefing information. Candidates who are selected for interview will be notified week commencing 1st November 2010. Final Panel Interviews will take place week commencing 8th November 2010.
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Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Campus, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7QE, United Kingdom Produced by The Gatehouse Design & Print Consultancy at Robert Gordon University Robert Gordon University, a Scottish Charity registered under charity number SC013781
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