College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine/Royal (Dick School of Veterinary Studies/Division of Equine Sciences          

UE09: £62,098 - £76,398 plus additional Market Pay Supplement which is reviewed annually.

Contract type - Open Ended - Permanent

Full time - 35 Hours per week

Clinicians will contribute to the on-call rota

We are looking for an experienced equine clinician with a demonstrable focus on sports medicine to join our clinical team and take a leading role in the provision and development of the sports medicine service provided by our equine hospital and practice.   

The Opportunity: 

This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow the discipline of equine sports medicine within a top-ranking UK veterinary school. In conjunction with our talented and dedicated equine team, the post holder will work within a highly-equipped equine hospital where they will contribute to the continued development of our clinical caseload and take responsibility for cases at referral level. Beyond the standard medical and surgical caseload, the hospital has well-developed cardiology, respiratory, orthopaedic, diagnostic imaging and behavioural medicine services, with significant clinical and research expertise in each area. We are now in a position to recruit a dedicated person capable of driving an integrated “performance driven sports medicine” service. 

We have the necessary breadth of clinical expertise, research reputational standing and advanced imaging modalities to fully support growth in this service. Current/recent complimentary research activities within the division include fracture risk assessment (multimodal imaging and biomarkers), osteoarthritis biomarker discovery, T2 cartilage mapping, advanced cardiac imaging and cardiac mapping (arrhythmias), multi-omics assessment of training-associated immune dysregulation (airways) and a spatial transcriptomic study of EIPH. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to work in conjunction with our behavioural medicine team to develop a better understanding of the relationship between pain and behavioural changes with a view to collectively developing a more comprehensive and formulated approach to the investigation and management of such cases.

They will be involved in teaching and practical training of veterinary undergraduate students and postgraduate clinical scholars (residents) and will be encouraged to undertake clinical research in their field of expertise, thus enhancing the professional reputation of the equine service and contributing to the research output of the division and the school. Collaborative research is encouraged and there is extensive opportunity for cross-campus collaboration. In addition, the post holder will assist with initiatives aimed at the promotion of equine welfare and will have the opportunity to contribute towards the efforts of the Division of General Practice in supporting the equine industry in remote and rural parts of Scotland. There will also be the option to undertake racecourse veterinary duties at 2 of Scotland’s racecourses as part of our existing team.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• A Veterinary Degree registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as a practising member of the profession.
• General equine sports medicine skills, with a particular focus on/interest in orthopaedics and diagnostic imaging. 
• Further specialist qualification, preferably ECVSMR/ACVSMR; however, ECVS/ACVS Diploma-holders with a demonstrable sports medicine interest are very much encouraged to apply. Residency trained board eligible candidates in the appropriate speciality are encouraged to contact us in the first instance – please see contact details below. 
• Interest in fulfilling the remit of a clinical academic working within a veterinary school setting (i.e., engagement with teaching, learning and assessment)
• Demonstrable commitment to develop their own, and contribute to the School’s clinical research output. 
• Full valid UK driving licence, as there is a requirement to travel to the hospital out of hours to respond to emergency situations when public transport is unavailable. (No more than 6 penalty points) 
• Desirable (not essential): Higher degree (Masters /PhD) in a relevant discipline

For further information or informal discussion please contact Scott Pirie on scott.pirie@ed.ac.uk

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Depending on the personal circumstances of the successful candidate, this role may be eligible for the University’s standard relocation allowance. Further details can https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/job/relocation’ .

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

• A competitive salary starting from £62,098 depending on experience
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 29 November 2024.

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About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than eight hundred staff and almost eighteen hundred students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos.    

The School comprises:   

·       The Roslin Institute   

·       The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems   

·       The Roslin Innovation Centre   

·       The Hospital for Small Animals   

·       Equine Veterinary Services   

·       Farm Animal Services   

·       Easter Bush Pathology   

·       The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education   

We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.  

Education

The School is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and participates in the Veterinary Medical Colleges Admissions Service (VMCAS). We are consistently ranked the best vet school in the UK by both the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and the Guardian League Tables. We are consistently ranked among the best in the world by global rankings.

The School is a global education provider with over 1,800 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students from around the world. We provide world-class education to improve the health of animals and human beings alike and are leaders in veterinary education, research, and clinical practice, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research-led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation. The unique association with leading medical and veterinary schools (through the University’s College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine) with a genuine commitment to the concept of One Medicine, also enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice-versa. 

Research Impact

In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining Times Higher Education’s ratings for each institution. The judgement, based on the quality and breadth of research, maintains the R(D)SVS and SRUC’s position as the strongest provider in these subject areas. The institutions’ research environment was classified to be 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences research. The Vet School and SRUC submission was also assessed as being 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent in terms of the impact its research work has on wider society.

Community

The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and the Roslin Institute holds a Gold Award in recognition of their commitment to advance the representation of women in veterinary medicine and animal science. It is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including campus allotments and apiary, cycle storage and showers, walking and running trails, two restaurants and a modern gym.

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