Lecturer Occupational Therapy

Turning Passion into Purpose. London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of occupational therapy lecturer. If you have always wanted to become a occupational therapy lecturer in higher education this job is for you. London South Bank university is a thriving institution in the heart of London, which is socially minded to meet the needs of the public. Occupational therapy is part of that mission. About You You will be enthusiastic, proactive and able adapt to a fast moving work environment. You will have good IT skills, you will be organised and be able to adapt quickly as priorities change. Exciting work you will do You will be working with a dynamic team across the Division of Occupational Therapy. We are a cohesive team, involved in projects, teaching and research over a wide range of areas and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across the spectrum of academic life. The skills and experience you will need to be successful You must hold a Bachelors in Occupational therapy and a Master’s degree in or equivalent and be registered with the HCPC. You will be teaching, personal tutoring, marking, working with placement providers across the BSc and postgraduate provision, so you will need to be organised and a team player prepared to contribute as required across the team. Some teaching experience would be useful, but an interest in developing those skills and an interest in contributing to the positive student experience is essential. In addition to your teaching and learning experience, you will be an established researcher with a record of high-quality outputs and a proven ability to secure research funding. We welcome applications from candidates whose research demonstrates societal impact, and where there is evidence of knowledge exchange, business or community engagement, and national and international collaboration. Experience of doctoral level supervision would also be an advantage. This post is open on a full-time permanent basis to candidates who meet the Research Excellence Framework (REF) criteria at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a record of high-quality outputs in interdisciplinary research that meet REF standards. Applicants who do not currently meet the REF criteria, may be offered a fixed-term appointment. To view the Job Description & Person Specification – go to the attachments at the top of the advert (Right click and select 'open in new tab' option) Benefits and How to Apply: As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here . The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the &slshquot;Apply Online&slshquot; button below. For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Musharrat J. Ahmed-Landeryou, Head of Division Occupational Therapy, ahmedlmj@lsbu.ac.uk The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026, at 11.59pm Interview/assessment – Tuesday 23rd January 2026 We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work. Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack. If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient