Head of Veterinary Surveillance

£64,365 - £74,879 per annum

Reference: AJN/VS/002/24

Closing date for applications: 6 June 2024

About The Team:

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine is the first new School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland for 150 years.

Our vision for the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine is to provide a sustainable, resilient foundation for clinical excellence to support the animals and communities at the heart of Scotland’s Natural Economy.

The Opportunity:

The main purpose of this role is to provide leadership to SRUC’s Veterinary Surveillance Team, and associated activities within SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM).

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead on engagements with Scottish Government, including responsibility for the Veterinary Advisory Service (VAS) Contract and other stakeholders.
• Lead SRUC’s Veterinary Services Post-mortem and Veterinary Hub activities as an established respected sector within the SVM, ensuring maximum integration across the SVM’s administrative, educational, consultancy and research colleagues.
• Oversee skills and CPD activity within Veterinary Services and across the wider SVM, ensuring full integration of CPD programmes across the SVM and wider SRUC skills networks.
• Lead and coordinate Veterinary Investigation Officer (VIO) training including oversight of documentation and training opportunities such as induction days, Clinical Club sessions, Post-mortem discussion clinical clubs and VIO Harmonisation events.
• Oversee SRUC’s Veterinary Surveillance Intelligence Unit (VSIU), including liaison with EPIC and Scottish Government.
• Ensure efficient and reliable veterinary service to clients including testing, advisory and consultancy services in compliance with the requirements of ISO 17025.

Significant travel within Scotland e.g. visiting each of the six SRUC Veterinary Hubs plus the central analytical laboratory on at least a monthly basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, you should possess qualifications, or equivalent skills and experience, at SCQF Level 10 or above e.g. Veterinary degree or equivalent qualifications and/or experience in a relevant scientific area, and you should be a member of the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons).

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.

Admin ref: AJN/VS/002/24

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing "apply".

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.