Lecturer in Physiotherapy x2

Applications are encouraged from academics and aspiring academics with an interest in making a difference to the teaching and learning of pre and post registration students and contributing to our research profile. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team of physiotherapy researchers and educators, and to support developments across core areas of physiotherapy practice. Alongside our discipline specific activities, we sit within the School of Health Professions which supports our ethos of interprofessional education and collaboration.

You will complement the strengths of our existing team. We particularly welcome applications from people with a proven track record in the respiratoy field

These roles will:

• contribute to the delivery of outstanding pre-registration and specialist postgraduate teaching and learning, facilitating a high-quality student experience
• take part in all areas of academic practice including recruitment, placement support and personal tutoring
• support our drive to be at the forefront of practice through research and/or professional development activities

You will be an experienced physiotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council with appropriate academic and professional experience. You will need to be a team player who is flexible, creative and enthusiastic.  A higher degree (completed MSc or working towards PhD) is encouraged.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Heather Hunter heather.hunter@plymouth.ac.uk or Hilary Gunn: hilary.gunn100@plymouth.ac.uk or

Interviews are likely to take place on face to face or online on Tuesday 4 April 2023 . You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

Format: Presentation and informal interview

Presentation 10mins (plus 5 mins discussion) ‘Embedding self management into a contemporary physiotherapy curriculum: challenges and solutions’

Interview approx. 30-45mins

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus Adult and Children Barred List checks.

There are 2 positions available as follows:

Post 1:

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Post 2:

This is a part-time position working 11.1 hours per week on a fixed-term basis.

Applications for full-time, part-time, permenant and fixed-term will be considered.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Sunday 19 March 2023

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): excluding social workers in England

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