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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Medical School Research Technician REF: TC567 This part time post (50%fte), is available immediately on a fixed-term basis for 6 months.

acids, with a particular focus on cardio-metabolic and cognitive health.

1 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Medical School Research Technician REF: TC567 This part time post (50%fte), is available immediately on a fixed-term basis for 6 months. The Post The Nutrition & Preventive Medicine Department in Norwich Medical School examines the metabolism, efficacy and mechanisms of action of dietary flavonoids (plant bioactives) and n-3 fatty acids, with a particular focus on cardio-metabolic and cognitive health. This Research Technician post will help with the handling of data being generated following the analysis of biological samples (by LC-MS) from a completed human trial involving 200 participants. The role will include data entry, quality control, analysis and the generation of tables and figures. Job Description The main duties of the post holder will include: Data entry of data generated by an LC-MS instrument. Data QC checking. Data analysis on an existing Excel database. Preparation of Tables and Figures. As the data generated will be metabolite profiles of the plant bioactives, flavonoids, some background in chemistry, biology, nutritional biochemistry, and the use of Excel and basic statistics, would be an advantage. Person Specification The person specification for this post is attached as Appendix A. Informal Discussions To discuss the post further, please contact Prof Anne Marie Minihane, Director of Research, by a.minihane@uea.ac.uk, or telephone:

2 The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMH) The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is led by the Executive Dean of Faculty, Professor Dylan Edwards, working closely with the Heads of School, and the Associate Deans who share responsibility for the areas of Research; Enterprise and Engagement; Learning and Teaching; Admissions; and Postgraduate Research. These senior academics, together with the Senior Faculty Manager, the Faculty Human Resources Manager, and the Faculty Finance Manager, form the Faculty Executive. Teaching is organised through the Faculty s two Schools of study, comprising Health Sciences (HSC) and Norwich Medical School (MED), assisted by a Centre for Inter-professional Practice (CIPP). The Faculty also has strong research links with the Norwich Research Park, comprising the Institute of Food Research (IFR), the John Innes Centre (JIC), and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, see The post-holder will have an appropriate level of research skills, experience and track record in an area that complements the existing skill mix of the team, in order to support the research strategy within the Faculty. Researchers within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences benefit from: a dedicated Associate Dean of Research; appropriate support in all aspects of their research activity; a well-resourced Research Office to support the process of submitting research grant applications; our collaborative approach and close links with practitioners in a wide range of clinical specialities across the region; strong collaboration within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and across other professional schools and academic disciplines across the University; exposure to expertise in both qualitative and quantitative paradigms of research, and support for appropriate conference and course attendance. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Schools of Study The Norwich Medical School Head of School: Professor Michael Frenneaux. The Norwich Medical School was established at UEA in 2001 and has over 200 members of academic, research and support staff and a large number of active NHS secondees and honorary appointees from a wide range of disciplines (including medical specialties, biological sciences and a range of social and statistical disciplines, including health economics, clinical psychology, epidemiology and medical statistics). The School has grown with 2

3 a current entry each year of 168 students. Its first students graduated in 2007 and since then the School has been in the top 10 of all medical schools on the National Student Survey on three occasions, (4th in 2013); the Prescribing Skills Assessment pass rate is over 97%; the Situational Judgement Test is among the top scores nationally and the Preparedness to Practice and Core Skills Acquisition are consistently top 5. In 2014 the school was shown to have produced some of the best prepared Foundation doctors, demonstrated through national data provided by the GMC following their annual survey of all doctors in training. RESEARCH Research focus is on developing translational research themes that answer important health questions, from an understanding of the basic mechanisms and genetics of disease through to clinical trials and from there to incorporation into clinical guidelines and evaluation within the broader health care community. The Medical School has a vision to build a clinical and translational research programme of international standing based on the existing strengths of the Medical School, University of East Anglia (UEA), The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and the Norwich Research Park (NRP). The presence of 3 BBSRC research institutes on the Norwich Research Park (Institute of Food Research (IFR), John Innes Centre (JIC), The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) provides unique opportunities not available to other comparable medical schools. Preventive medicine is a major goal for 21st century medicine. The role of diet in the prevention of a wide spectrum of disease will be a particular focus of research within the Medical School. Incorporated with this will be parallel strategies to understand the epidemiology and health economic impact of the conditions studied. Areas of research within the Medical School include: Cancer Studies Clinical Science and Trials Epidemiology Gastroenterology and Gut Biology Health Economics Health Services Research Medical Microbiology Musculoskeletal Science Nutrition Psychological Sciences Norwich Medical School is housed on East (main) campus in the Norwich Medical School Building, and on West Campus in the brand-new 20m Bob Champion Research and Education Building which opened in late 2014, 3

4 adjacent to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital providing outstanding facilities for staff and supporting clinically orientated research. The Medical School enjoys a strategic partnership with the adjacent 1,000- bed Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and with other teaching Trusts (the James Paget University Hospital in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Trust based in Norwich, Ipswich Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn, as well as local CCGs). UEA Health Partners has been constituted, composed of NHS Trust Chief Executives, senior university members and chaired by the Vice Chancellor to oversee the strategic relationship between the University and NHS Trusts with whom the School interacts in both research and teaching. The Dean of Medicine is a member of the UEA Health Partners Board. There is a growing number of clinical academics in the areas of stroke and ageing; respiratory medicine; gastroenterology; clinical pharmacology; cardiology; primary care; public health and epidemiology; rheumatology; diabetes; and orthopaedics. The Medical School has for several years received an allocation of Walport academic training posts. There is particular strength within the Medical School in epidemiology, statistics and health economics and exciting possibilities for appointees to develop clinical trials with the NIHR fully registered Clinical Trials Unit as well as experimental medicine within the five-bed Clinical Research Facility (CRF) located in the University Hospital. There is a research 3T MRI scanner also located within the University Hospital. The School of Health Sciences Head of School: Professor Rosalynd Jowett On 1st August 2014, the Schools of Nursing Sciences and Rehabilitation Sciences at UEA came together to create a new School of Health Sciences. The School s purpose is to resolve health challenges through the advancement of knowledge and interdisciplinary working. This innovative development has built on the strong reputation of the two Schools and creates an outstanding learning environment for students; fostering cutting edge research and offering opportunities for real innovation in enterprise development. The School of Health Sciences encompasses a family of interrelated disciplines; midwifery, all fields of nursing, operating department practice, paramedic science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. Our research is focussed on developing solutions to future global health challenges as a consequence of our life style choices (e.g. obesity, diabetes); living longer with long term conditions and the need for systems, services and training models to adapt to different health care needs in the future. 4

5 We have a clear vision and strategy to be a leading international academic force in our field, improving the quality of healthcare through our research and education. The School s academic structure is designed to secure the delivery of our strategy. Staff belong to one of three health challenge units which drive innovation in research, teaching and learning in three theme areas: reforming health systems; promoting family and community health and living well with long term conditions. The groups foster a collaborative ethos and serve as an academic home community for those with related interests from a variety of professional backgrounds. We support our academic staff to actively engage in practice and provide opportunities to extend personal development linked to performance. As a School community we are committed to sustained engagement with staff, students, service users and carers and we aim to be in tune with the priorities and requirements of our NHS partners and other providers at a time of considerable change and resource constraint in the wider economy. We have developed excellent partnership working with other HEIs, commissioners and health care providers in the region and work closely with clinical colleagues to maintain and develop clinical experience for students, as well as providing a mechanism for incorporating their role as mentors and clinical educators into lifelong learning. We currently have over 1300 undergraduate, pre-registration students and around 1200 post registration and postgraduate students taking a variety of modules and courses, including our flagship NIHR Masters in Clinical Research. The success of the School is reflected by the popularity of its programmes and a number of measures of esteem. The School is ranked 5th for nursing and midwifery and 7th for health professions in the Guardian University Guide (2015) and has recently climbed four places to 8th place for nursing in the Complete University Guide (2015). Equality & Diversity and Athena SWAN The University of East Anglia is proud of the increasing diversity of its campus and works with staff, students and organisations around Norwich, Norfolk, regionally and nationally, to achieve its aim of being an inclusive place for study and work. The University is strongly committed to the Athena SWAN principles and is the proud holder of an institutional Bronze Athena SWAN award This Award recognises and celebrates good practice in recruiting, retaining and promoting women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) in higher education. Norwich Medical School is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter; obtaining a Bronze Award in 2014, and awarded a much coveted Silver in November

6 In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly as well as barriers to progression that affect women. The School aims to provide the facilities and the working environment that allow all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. MED s Equality & Diversity Committee SEESAW (Supporting Excellence Equality and Satisfaction for All at Work) is committed to recognising and addressing inequality and to promoting a culture that supports diversity and encourages all staff across a wide portfolio of activities. The School recognises the importance of supporting women at all stages of their careers, and we proactively support women in applications for promotion, pay awards, flexible working, training, and career development in both research and teaching. We also support a range of initiatives tailored to support those returning from parental leave or career breaks. The UEA Campus has a range of facilities to promote family-friendly working, including a fully equipped dedicated baby change and feeding room with hand washing facilities, a baby changing station, fridge, microwave, bottle and food warmer, and a medical bed for rest purposes. Baby changing facilities are also available in our campus coffee shop. The campus has a medical centre, a dental practice, and a nursery offering Ofsted-rated Outstanding day care for children from three months until school age in purpose built surroundings with large outside play spaces. Many other aspects of the University contribute to the overall quality of life and work for our staff at UEA, further details can be found here Details of MED s Equality and Diversity Committee and our work in Norwich Medical School can be found at Positive Action Statement Norwich Medical School positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 6

7 GENERAL Salary Salary 16,289 to 17,898 per annum pro rata on Grade 3 on the single salary spine. The normal expectation is that the starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale. Starting date The post is available immediately on a part time basis (50%fte) for a fixedterm period of 6 months. Terms and Conditions of appointment Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Technical staff will be made available to the candidate to whom the appointment is offered. Annual Leave Entitlement There is an annual holiday entitlement of 20 days plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays, pro rata for part-time. Superannuation The post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. This appointment will be subject to: Proof of Qualifications The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are offered the post you will be asked to provide original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application. Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a list of appropriate documents that can be provided as evidence. Please DO NOT provide this with your application. Workers from outside of the EU may be eligible to work in this role subject to their immigration status. However, due to the nature of this role and the level of qualifications required, please note that immigration legislation will not allow the University to apply for a sponsorship certificate for this post. 7

8 Occupational Health Assessment Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University s Occupational Health Service. 8

9 APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS Your completed application form should quote reference code TC567 and be returned by no later than 12 noon on 25 April 2017 in one of the following ways: accessed via the relevant vacancy details at then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically then saved and sent as an attachment to or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically, then printed and posted to the Human Resources Division, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from and downloaded in PDF format and printed, to be completed by hand and returned by post to the Human Resources Division at the address shown above or forms received by post from the Human Resources Division should be completed by hand or typed and returned by post to the above address. Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped addressed envelope/postcard is supplied. For paper submissions please ensure you add the correct postage to your application pack as failure to do so will considerably delay receipt by this office and may jeopardise your application for this post. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not normally be accepted. If you are submitting an application by post immediately prior to the closing date please contact the Human Resources Division on to let us know that your application has been posted, and if possible also send a copy by fax to or by to hr@uea.ac.uk in order that we receive these by the closing date. Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Please note that an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be completed and returned with ALL applications, whether submitted by post or by . If submitted by , the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be sent as a separate document/attachment to the Application Form. The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be detached from the received 9

10 Application, before short-listing takes place and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process. Referees In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer. Interviews Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application. This document is available in alternative formats e.g. large print, disc and on-line. If you need this document in an alternative format please contact us on , fax , or 10

11 APPENDIX A Research Technician REF: TC567 Person Specification Essential Desirable Education, Qualification, and experience Biology or Chemistry, or other relevant science subject, at A-level or degree level, or equivalent level of qualification/experience. Skills and knowledge Demonstrable communication skills in English language. Good IT skills in Microsoft Programmes. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience of teamwork. Experience in the use of Excel and basic statistics. Personal attributes Special Circumstances 11

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