Senior Clinical Tutor / Senior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MACP-registered)

Liverpool Hope University is a vibrant community with high scholarly standards.  We are proud of our past, confident in our present, and ambitious for our future research goals. We are recruiting scholars who will join with us in our pursuit of excellence. The opportunities available include the post of:

Senior Clinical Tutor or Senior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MACP-registered)

The School of Health and Sport Sciences at Liverpool Hope University is planning to expand on its rehabilitation/physiotherapy-oriented programmes. Continued investment in facilities, equipment, and high-quality teaching and research staff has helped build our national and international reputation. Dedication to both teaching and research excellence along with top-class facilities have been central to our success. You will make a full contribution to the School in terms of a demonstrable commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and research (Lecturer), and associated activities towards supporting a diverse student population, and maximising their potential.

Applications are invited from Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapy (MACP) accredited candidates with a broad clinical knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy along with learning/teaching experience in the field. Holding a current MACP registration is essential for eligibility to apply. You will be expected to lead on the development, validation, accreditation (MACP), coordination, and delivery of a new provision “Advanced MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy” provision and related future programmes in coordination with the Dean of the School. Furthermore, it is expected that you will contribute to the teaching and supervision of students across existing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (BSc Sport Rehabilitation and MSc Sport Medicine, Exercise and Health in particular) and lead the development. You will be involved in the supervision of students including and dissertation projects.

You will also contribute to the running of the School’s on-site Physiotherapy and Sport Rehabilitation Clinic (PSRC) and clinical supervision of students as appropriate. You will require to hold relevant undergraduate and postgraduate qualification (please see Person Specifications) as well as registration with the MACP and related professional bodies (HCPC, CSP). PhD qualification and proven research track record is a requirement for “Senior Lecturer” post. M Level qualification is a requirement for “Senior Clinical Tutor” post.

The successful applicant will join a supportive team of academic staff who work well together as a cohesive School. The availability of first-class equipment and facilities supported by dedicated technical staff provides numerous teaching and research opportunities for staff and students. You should have good organisational, inter-personal, and communication skills, a student-centred approach, and have a passion for clinically-oriented and enterprise activities as well as continued professional development. This post would be ideal for practicing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a passion to work in academia and a sound understanding of relevant education and practice within the context of the UK.

If you are ambitious, can contribute to our vision and mission, and have the drive to take us forward, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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