Head of Physiotherapy

Join us as a Head of Physiotherapy at the University of Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities!

Are you an experienced academic and Physiotherapist ready for an exciting new challenge?... We’re looking for someone with expertise in physiotherapy education and leadership who can help us achieve our mission to deliver the highest quality inclusive, stimulating and challenging education and research to positively impact the future, enabled by colleagues who contribute, collaborate and are valued.

We are looking for a motivated, creative and ambitious leader to take Physiotherapy at Salford forward, building on our strengths and developing new areas of business to meet the future demands. You’ll need to be a good team player who is willing to work on a variety of leadership activities and tasks within the Directorate and across the school and university. You’ll have experience working in Higher Education, and dedication to creating the best possible student experience and collaborating with a wide range of partners.

If you are the successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within an innovative, progressive and supportive environment with a range of opportunities.

For an informal conversation about the opportunity please contact Dr Gillian Rawlinson, Director of Allied and Public Health G.Rawlinson2@salford.ac.uk   

Interviews will take place the week commencing 23^rd September 2024. 

Head of Physiotherapy at the University of Salford will:

• Lead on development of new areas of business reflecting the needs of the physiotherapy sector
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, design, develop and deliver a range of high-quality programmes of study at all levels 
• Work as part of the directorate management team delivering excellent education and student experience across disciplines
• Contribute to our thinking and foster the development of an inclusive community, using teaching approaches which encourage inclusivity, working in partnership with students to improve their sense of belonging, diversifying the curriculum and using approaches to inclusive assessment to close the award gap
• Promote development and delivery of innovative simulation and our exciting new clinic building (due for completion in 2025/26)

Join the University of Salford where you’ll find so many benefits:

• A career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits and continuous professional development
• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement! In addition to public holidays and winter close-down days
• A real sense of community and belonging. We value diversity — in backgrounds and experiences, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.
• Our commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• Our unique Peel Park campus with lots of green spaces and our MediaCity campus at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs. 
• The perks! Our employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Wellbeing support – dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships

There’s never been a better time to join us.

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please visit Head of Physiotherapy - University of Salford VX (tal.net)

Week commencing 23^rd September

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