Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

3 days ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom University of Derby Full time

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.

Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years.

We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.

About the role

This post offers the right candidate the opportunity to bring a new profession to the University of Derby and be an innovator in how healthcare education is delivered. We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapy academic to join the School of Allied Health and Social Care at the University of Derby and support the launch and delivery of the newly validated Physiotherapy programme.

You will be responsible for working with the Head of Discipline and the Programme Lead to ensure efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes in accordance with the University's strategic objectives in order to provide an exceptional student experience. This is an innovative programme, with a focus on digital developments in healthcare and the evolving nature of the profession. The BSc curriculum is already approved, with an apprenticeship programme currently in development in partnership with local health and social care providers.

To be successful you will:

  • Be registered as a qualified Physiotherapist with the HCPC
  • Hold a good Honours Degree in a relevant subject discipline
  • Be experienced in the delivery of physiotherapy education (this may include clinical education, formal teaching, support/mentoring, curriculum design and development)
  • Be able to think critically and promote innovation and creativity

This role will be hybrid, based at our Kedleston Road campus when onsite.

This is a 0.6 FTE role; the specific working pattern to be discussed at interview.

The interview date will be 25th July 2024.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Mel Lindley, Head of School of Allied Health and Social Care via

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the "Apply" button below:

£45,585 to £54,395 per annum, pro rata



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