Lecturer in Physiotherapy

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 TeamWe 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.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job descriptionJob title Lecturer in PhysiotherapyCollege/Dept College of Health, Wellbeing and Life SciencesGrade 7 Reports to Team Lead for PhysiotherapyDirect reports NoneRole 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 dutiesThe 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 13preparation 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, 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 ( UK 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 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 publications/creative work/service evaluations Undertaking professional or academic project work research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange

Other relevant Information

Essential

Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, to support open days (occasional) Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)

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