Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

The University of Roehampton London is recruiting for the role of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to join our expanding School of Life and Health Sciences and be part of a dynamic programme team through teaching excellence and partnership working. We are open to full or part-time applications.

ARE YOU

• An ambitious academic with a bold vison who can deliver excellence in Occupational Therapy education? Or a clinical practitioner interested in exploring a new career pathway?
• Passionate about enhancing the teaching and learning of students, as well as the continued success and development of our School’s expansive undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio?
• Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy and support?

As we look to invest in our team, we are particularly interested in candidates with Occupational Therapy experience in areas such as neuro, acute-medicine, community-based practice, trauma and orthopedics, care of the elderly, among others.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Play a significant part in teaching Occupational Therapy students, as well as on other relevant healthcare programmes
• Contribute to education delivery, simulated learning and clinical liaison across our range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Contribute to and enhance the teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange reputation of the School.
• Be part of a community of academics and practitioners.

The School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton is an expanding provider of healthcare education and established a reputation for quality and innovation that helps students become successful individuals with rewarding careers, regardless of their background and circumstances.  We have also been commended for shifting the focus of healthcare education to better meet the needs of the future healthcare workforce. The School is committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes and making a positive impact on society. We offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and have one of the fastest growing healthcare education portfolios in the UK. Our facilities include three state-of-the-art clinical simulation facilities and a world-class library.

Our community-focused healthcare programmes initially encompassed Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Children’s Nursing, and the Nursing Associate apprenticeship. We have collaborated with local stakeholders to expand our offerings across Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Sports Therapy, and Advanced Clinical Practice. We are very proud of our 2023 NSS results with 96% and 93% positive scores in Mental Health and Adult Nursing respectively, something we aim to replicate across our allied health programmes.

WHY CHOOSE ROEHAMPTON?

• Work on our stunning 54-acre campus, with views over Richmond Park.
• Access the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Benefit from our outstanding annual leave provision.
• Sector leading family friendly policies
• Our full list of benefits is here

To learn more about this post and for an informal conversation please contact:

Deputy Dean Healthcare Education, Jo Rixon

The University is committed to EDI and is a ‘disability confident’ employer.

To apply, please visit: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Working-at-Roehampton/

The closing date for completed applications is: 1 June 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on 17 or 18 June 2025

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.

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