Senior Clinician/Clinician in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

We have an opportunity to appoint a Clinician/Senior Clinician in Veterinary Clinical Pathology supporting the delivery of our Clinical Pathology diagnostic service and teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students/residents. You will also carry out high quality research or scholarship in the subject area.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a relevant specialist clinical qualification as well as relevant research experience.

Veterinary Medicine has been rated 1st in the UK Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide. It has an excellent international reputation in teaching, clinical services and research and is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the European Association of Establishments of Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Job Purpose

To deliver an efficient and effective Clinical Pathology diagnostic service, enhance and develop the delivery of clinical teaching to undergraduates and postgraduate students/residents, and to undertake clinical research/scholarship within the service.  Thereby to contribute to the School objectives relevant to national and international excellence in clinical service, teaching, and research/scholarship.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

1.To make a significant contribution to the Clinical Pathology service (within Veterinary Diagnostic Services) by providing a high quality diagnostic service and appropriate advice to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and veterinary students in the University of Glasgow and to external referring practices and research clients, that will consequently maintain a clinical diagnostic workload necessary to support the commercial, teaching and research activities of the School.

2. To assist in ensuring that adequate cover is available for the provision of advice and expertise.

3. Participate in and develop clinical pathology aspects of Veterinary Diagnostic Services including supporting technical staff and maintaining and enhancing aspects of Laboratory Quality Management.

4. To be proactive in the development of novel diagnostic approaches and techniques, to aid diagnosis and treatment and exploit opportunities to enhance the income generation capability of the service.

5. To support the planning, organisation and delivery of training requirements for residents, with a view to their successful completion of appropriate examinations.

6. To develop an international reputation in clinical pathology while developing and enhancing the research profile of the discipline.

7. To maximise opportunities available for continued personal development including compliance with the CPD requirements of the RCVS.

Teaching

8. Hold or undertake appropriate training and development to support the high-quality delivery of teaching (e.g. PgCAP, RET Fellowship).

9. To take responsibility for the organisation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities, as directed by the Head of Division in consultation with the course and programme leaders.

10. To lead and engage in the delivery of a range of assessment activities and engage fully in the examination process as appropriate, (using a variety of methods and techniques) and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support learning.

11. Provide and/or develop expertise in module leadership.

12. To support the development of creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, in accordance with the University’s Quality Enhancement Strategy, so that the educational opportunities available to students are maintained or improved.

13. To actively contribute to the on-going development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a research-led approach to student learning.

14. Act as a principal or co-supervisor of postgraduate residents and research students.

15. Participate in undergraduate student mentoring.

Clinical Research/Scholarship

16. To initiate and/or collaborate in, clinical/diagnostic investigations and evidence-based medicine developing an external reputation leading to consistent output of publication in high quality refereed clinical/veterinary pathology journals and/or textbooks.

17. To attend and participate in national/international events/research seminars/conferences within the service area.

18. To contribute as primary investigator or co-investigator to external and internal funding applications (research grants) required to under-pin the long-term growth of the field of diagnostic pathology.

20. To devise and supervise UG (summer and Honours projects) and PG student/resident projects where appropriate.

Administration

21. To contribute to the performance and development review processes as appropriate in accordance with University strategy.

22. To undertake Divisional and School-level administration as requested by the Head of Division/Head of School.

Engagement

23. To participate in promotional activities and events related to Veterinary Diagnostic Services and Division of Pathology, Public Health & Disease Investigation.

24. To develop new ideas and participate in the delivery of continuing professional development (CPD) for practitioners or researchers in the UK and overseas.

25. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan.

For appointment at Grade 9

The post holder would be expected to demonstrate significant leadership in Clinical Pathology by undertaking and developing clinical services and participating in national/international, high quality clinical scholarship and research led education, contributing to academic development in the School through clinical scholarship, training, teaching and contributing at national level through external association.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications 

Essential:

A1   Veterinary degree registerable with RCVS.

A2   Hold FRCPath (Veterinary Clinical Pathology) or Diploma of the European or American College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.

For appointment at Grade 9

A3   Hold a specialist post graduate qualification in veterinary clinical pathology (e.g. FRCPath, Diploma of American or European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathologists), and at least two years post boards experience in a related role.

A4  Postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or equivalent).

Desirable

• B1  PhD or equivalent research experience.
• B2  Postgraduate research qualification (e.g. MVM, MSc) in a related area or evidence of research training.
• B3 Training in  development and delivery of teaching.
• Skills
• Essential
• C1 High standard of communication skills both orally and written.
• C2 Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• C3 Expertise across the field, corresponding to training and qualifications, and ability to provide advice to internal and external clinicians and researchers.
• C4 Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
• C5 Time, project,  people and budget management skills.
• C6 Self-motivated, able to multitask, plan for contingencies and think strategically.
• C7 Ability to supervise and direct technical staff in the support of clinical and teaching activities.
• C8 Understanding and experience of databases and other IT applications/packages.
• C9 Ability to accept collegiate responsibilities and act accordingly.
• C10 Evidence of enthusiasm for research and teaching.

Desirable

• D1 Evidence of data analysis skills at an advanced level.
• Experience
• Essential
• E1 Proven experience of clinical pathology diagnostic service provision.
• E2 Evidence of involvement in teaching at undergraduate and/or post graduate level.

For appointment at Grade 9

• E3 Proven extensive experience of clinical pathology diagnostic service provision, development and quality management.
• E4 An established reputation as an advanced clinician in the speciality.
• E5 proven experience of leading a diagnostic team.
• E6 Evidence of involvement in research/scholarship relevant to the field with successful output (publication).
• E7 Successful supervision/career development of postgraduate students studying for clinical diplomas.

Desirable

• F1 Record of clinical pathology publications.
• F2 Experience of supervision of postgraduate research projects.
• F3 Experience training residents in a Clinical Pathology training program.

For appointment at Grade 9

F4 Experience of leadership in teaching (e.g. module or course leadership, external examining for undergraduate courses).

F5 Experience of course and/or curriculum development.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8/9, £50,253 - £58,225/£59,966 - £67,468 per annum.

This post is full time (35 Hours Per Week) and open-ended.

The successful candidate for the Clinician post will be enrolled onto the University’s Early Career Development Programme (ECDP). This will provide you as an early career academic staff member to be developed and supported over a specified timeframe to facilitate the advancement of your academic career.  Information on the programme can be found  here.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK or be eligible to obtain permission to work in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant Home Office requirements, including any applicable tradeable points criteria. Further information can be found on the  University of Glasgow’s UKVI Website.

For research and academic roles, we will also consider whether the Global Talent visa route may be available, subject to individual eligibility.

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

• 1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
• 2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
• 3 A flexible approach to working.
• 4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Hayley Haining, Hayley.Haining@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 29th October 2026 at 23:45.