Location: | Swansea |
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Salary: | Competitive |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 22nd July 2024 |
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Closes: | 5th August 2024 |
Job Ref: | SU00450 |
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Value-Based Health and Care (VBHC) is gaining traction across the World as health systems seek economic sustainability whilst achieving better health outcomes for patients and their population. The Value-Based Health and Care Academy has established itself in a short period of time as a significant contributor to education, research and consultancy in the theory and practical application of VBHC, working with partners in Wales, UK, Europe and further afield.
To support the next stage of development, the VBHC Academy is looking for a highly experienced individual with a strong track-record of VBHC implementation and in developing international networks to expand its portfolio with experiential learning and an international focus whilst also strengthening and broadening its educational and consultancy offer.
Offered initially as a fixed term appointment for 12 months, 7 hours per week. There is an ambition to extend the post, subject to funding becoming available.
ACADEMIC CAREER PATHWAY
The pathway for this post is Innovation & Engagement. The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
WELSH LANGUAGE SKILLS
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed
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