Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

FTE: Up to 1.0FTE, working up to 37 hours per week,

Part time will also be considered / 0.6FTE, working 22.2 hours per week,

12 month Fixed term contract

Duration of Contract: Permanent / Fixed term contract

Salary: UH8 £43,155 pro rata, per annum to £54,421 pro rata, per annum depending on skills and experience

Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Physiotherapy team within the School of Health and Social Work as a Senior Lecturer.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of undergraduate, pre-registration and/or postgraduate Physiotherapy students at the University and support them whilst they are on their practice placements. You will utilise the current evidence-base to underpin teaching and learning activities. You may participate in development and reviews of programmes including inter-professional developments across the school.

You will contribute to the administration of the school by undertaking additional roles, such as joining teams involved in admissions, timetabling, placements or programme support. You will also be expected to undertake and contribute to Physiotherapy research where relevant.

Skills and Experience

You will be an experienced practising Physiotherapist with the HCPC with recent academic and/or clinical experience. You will understand the UK system and have a broad experience of relevant Physiotherapy practice ideally in the field of Musculoskeletal and/or Cardiorespiratory and/or Neurology physiotherapy.

Your application will demonstrate a sustained interest and knowledge of contemporary Physiotherapy practice and it is essential that you have good oral and written communication skills and be proficient in the English language.

Qualifications required

For this role you must hold an Honours degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Physiotherapy as well as a Master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification or be able to demonstrate substantial clinical experience) in a relevant subject and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy, requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will need to undertake the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external or other contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS Checks may require renewal in line with policy. 

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad 

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.  

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Jayne Bartholomew, Professional Lead Physiotherapy 01707 284976 (email  j.e.bartholomew@herts.ac.uk) or Prof Karen Beeton, Head of Department on 07534 912131 (email k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk).

Closing date: 23 April 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed

Reference number: 049695

Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document.

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