Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)

FTE: 0.4fte (working 14.8 hours per week)

Salary: UH8 £44,263pa pro rata to £56,021pa pro rata by annual increments

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Main duties and responsibilities

You will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of pre-registration and/or postgraduate Physiotherapy students at the University and support them whilst they are on their practice placement site. You will utilise current evidence-base to underpin teaching and learning activities. You may participate as required in the 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 if required, such as being a module lead and joining teams involved in activities such as admissions, timetabling or placement support. You will undertake and contribute to Physiotherapy research where appropriate. 

Skills and Experience required

You will be an experienced practising Physiotherapist with the HCPC with recent academic and/or clinical experience and understanding of the UK system. You will have a broad range of experience in musculoskeletal 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. You will demonstrate a willingness to undertake physiotherapy research if appropriate and be able to work effectively as part of a team. 

You will be able to work without close supervision, have the ability to organise yourself and others, take initiative and be self-motivating, and be adaptable to change and flexible to team and workload requirements. 

Qualifications required

The successful applicant will be educated with an Honours degree in (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Physiotherapy and be educated with a Master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification and/or demonstrate substantial clinical experience) in a relevant subject. It is essential that you are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist and have membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. 

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external 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. 

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. 

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

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact 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: 15 September 2024               

Interview date: 04 October 2024

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