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Faculty of Science & Health School of Health & Care Professions Reader or Professor in Patient and User Experience Employment type: Permanent Employment basis: Full-time Salary: Reader: £51,034- £59,135 per annum Professor: Commensurate with standing Post number: ZZ005457 Closing date: 11 December 2019 Interview date: 29 January 2020 The School of Health and Care Professions wishes to appoint a research leader in patient and user experience who is also able to provide innovative and inspiring leadership within the school. The School of Health and Care Professions has an established profile in the sector, which is now growing with the addition of a number of exciting, new subject areas. The post holder will maintain a leadership role that focuses on patient and user experience, influencing all areas of the school and its work. Candidates will have a substantial international research profile as evidenced by well-cited publications in leading journals and a track record of attracting research funding. An ability to make connections between research areas and have a multi-disciplinary outlook is essential. We are looking for a high-calibre individual with leadership capabilities, willing to share expertise and nurture others in disciplines across the school. The post-holder will have opportunity to guide the strategic direction of the school, leading and working with a group of talented colleagues, in an ambitious and achieving school, enjoying strategic investment and growth. The candidate will be expected to enthusiastically integrate research specialisms into teaching across all programmes within the school, while developing skills relevant to the graduate labour market, thus contributing to the school's strategy of skills-focused and research-informed teaching. For an information discussion relating to this position, in the first instance please contact Dr Chris Markham, Head of School chris.markham@port.ac.uk To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line. It is the policy of the University to only accept applications submitted using the University’s application form. All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant