Job summary
As an HCPC-registered Physiotherapist, youll have the ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds.
Youll be involved in supporting the teaching delivery across our physiotherapy and interprofessional courses and there may be opportunities to contribute to the wider health portfolio as appropriate.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a higher education setting and would be suitable if you are looking to move from a clinical setting into education, learning and development.
Main duties of the job
Whilst higher education teaching experienceis not essential,you must have experience of formal teaching, training and supervising students, and be able to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including our distance learning provision and apprenticeships.
You will have well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to contemporary physiotherapy, and it would be great if youre currently at the forefront of new ways of working within the NHS in either primary or secondary settings, demonstrating care innovation and emerging management pathways.
Ideally, youll have recent practice experience in either a neurological or cardiovascular respiratory role.
We offera diverse range of benefitsand opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
Find out more about the TPS.
If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Pleasecontact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
About us
The Physiotherapy Team
We come from diverse clinical backgrounds and specialities.
As a team, were committed to high-quality teaching and learning for all our
students, using specialist teaching rooms, technology and simulation. We work
creatively and flexibly to meet the evolving needs of service and workforce
requirements.
Read more about our Physiotherapy education portfolio.
Integral to our approach in the School of Health and Social Care is contribution
to cross-school teaching, including integrated curriculum provision.
You will be involved in pre- and post-registration education which incorporates
interprofessional working and delivery to students across the school.
*** Please apply via our website:https://bit.ly/LecturerPhysioNov24
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job title Lecturer in Physiotherapy
College/Dept College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Grade 7
Reports to Team Lead for Physiotherapy
Direct reports None
Role purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner centred approach in line with the Universitys learning,
teaching and assessment strategy.
To contribute to curriculum development and delivery,
research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of
a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties
The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those
listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders.
Student experience
Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning
experiences.
Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by
employers through delivery of the curriculum.
Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and
acts as key contact for students.
Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts
proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.
Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including
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preparation of key information for students.
Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.
Learning, teaching and assessment
Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the
use of IT.
Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving
performance.
Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and
curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners.
Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.
Translates professional experience into the academic context as
appropriate.
Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching,
learning and assessment.
Supervises individual and group-based student activities, e.g.
dissertations, industrial placements, work-based projects.
Research and scholarly activity
Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant
to the lecturing role.
Integrates research into teaching and learning.
Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism
through research, consultancy or professional practice.
Teamwork and communication
Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the
achievement of team objectives.
Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges
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Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post
responsibilities.
Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the
University.
Personal effectiveness
Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and
encourages others.
Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.
Business effectiveness
Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to
develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation.
Develops an understanding of market and business needs.
Engages with relevant business and professional environments to
promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context.
Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer focus.
Quality management and enhancement
Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards
and criteria.
Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and
access to higher education.
These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the
college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through
the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.
This list is not exhaustive we may ask you to carry out other duties
appropriate to your grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Job title Lecturer in Physiotherapy
College/Dept College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Grade 7
Reports to Team Lead for Physiotherapy
Direct reports None
Role purpose To teach and support students by taking a learner centred approach in line with the Universitys learning,
teaching and assessment strategy.
To contribute to curriculum development and delivery,
research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of
a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties
The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those
listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders.
Student experience
Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning
experiences.
Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by
employers through delivery of the curriculum.
Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and
acts as key contact for students.
Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts
proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.
Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including
Page 8 of 13
preparation of key information for students.
Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.
Learning, teaching and assessment
Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the
use of IT.
Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving
performance.
Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and
curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners.
Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.
Translates professional experience into the academic context as
appropriate.
Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching,
learning and assessment.
Supervises individual and group-based student activities, e.g.
dissertations, industrial placements, work-based projects.
Research and scholarly activity
Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant
to the lecturing role.
Integrates research into teaching and learning.
Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism
through research, consultancy or professional practice.
Teamwork and communication
Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the
achievement of team objectives.
Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges
Page 9 of 13
Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post
responsibilities.
Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the
University.
Personal effectiveness
Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and
encourages others.
Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.
Business effectiveness
Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to
develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation.
Develops an understanding of market and business needs.
Engages with relevant business and professional environments to
promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context.
Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer focus.
Quality management and enhancement
Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards
and criteria.
Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and
access to higher education.
These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the
college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through
the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.
This list is not exhaustive we may ask you to carry out other duties
appropriate to your grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Physiotherapy Honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or a commitment to complete one
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration professional development in neurological or cardiovascular respiratory physiotherapy at MSc level
- Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Competencies
Essential
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences to physiotherapy and interprofessional cohorts
- Ability to manage priorities/time and adhere to assessment policies to effectively assess written and practical performance of students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Technological/ digital proficiency in a broad range of platforms and online portals
Experience
Essential
- Well-developed current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to specialist neurological/cardiovascular respiratory clinical practice and education
- Teaching, training or supervising of physiotherapy students and peers
- Experience in a range of extensive clinical environments and physiotherapy roles, within the NHS. With evidence of highly developed specialised clinical knowledge in neurological/ cardiovascular respiratory clinical practice
- Awareness of current developments in the profession, NHS care, HEE and higher education
- Knowledge of how information technology and online learning can support educational delivery
Desirable
- Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. publications/creative work/service evaluations
- Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange
Other relevant Information
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
- Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Physiotherapy Honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or a commitment to complete one
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post-registration professional development in neurological or cardiovascular respiratory physiotherapy at MSc level
- Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Competencies
Essential
- Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences to physiotherapy and interprofessional cohorts
- Ability to manage priorities/time and adhere to assessment policies to effectively assess written and practical performance of students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines
- Technological/ digital proficiency in a broad range of platforms and online portals
Experience
Essential
- Well-developed current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to specialist neurological/cardiovascular respiratory clinical practice and education
- Teaching, training or supervising of physiotherapy students and peers
- Experience in a range of extensive clinical environments and physiotherapy roles, within the NHS. With evidence of highly developed specialised clinical knowledge in neurological/ cardiovascular respiratory clinical practice
- Awareness of current developments in the profession, NHS care, HEE and higher education
- Knowledge of how information technology and online learning can support educational delivery
Desirable
- Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. publications/creative work/service evaluations
- Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange
Other relevant Information
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
- Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
