Clinical Skills Tutor in Prosthetics & Orthotics

Are you a Prosthetist and Orthotist looking for a new challenge?

Do you want help shape the future P & O and allied health workforce?

Do you want to work in a vibrant team with supported development opportunities?

Then come and join us at the University of Salford!

The directorate of Allied & Public Health are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking registered prosthetist and orthotist to work as a Clinical Skills Teacher within the Prosthetics & Orthotics team. They will provide clinical skills training, supervision and assessment of practical skills, as well as academic and pastoral support to our students.

We would consider this role as a fixed term contract or as a secondment opportunity.

If you wish to consider a secondment from your organisation this means you would stay on your substantive employment in your organisation and the university would pay your salary and costs for the duration of the project. If you would like to consider this arrangement, please discuss this with your line manager and HR department at the earliest opportunity to ensure this will be supported

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver a range of teaching materials and modules, as well as marking and assessing work
• Work with the students in practical sessions to help them gain the direct skills required for the role
• Work with colleagues from across our School to share best practice knowledge and find opportunities to collaborate, where appropriate, to enhance the student experience
• Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with university policy

About the School or Department

Our School of Health & Society is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery, social work and allied health professional education programmes in the UK, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates with real work experience. Our leading P and O team provide excellent education to develop the future workforce. Come and join us and you will…

• be mentored and supported to develop your teaching and learning skills 
• be given opportunities to apply and develop a range of skills to contribute to the research and enterprise profile of the directorate.
• be part of a talented, dynamic interdisciplinary team, who are committed to providing the best student experience and working environment.
• play a part in shaping the future workforce! 

We are proud of our diverse student population, and it is important for us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is important to us that our students see themselves reflected in those who teach them, and that higher education is a place where they can thrive. We therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Job Description

Apply Before: 22/06/2025, 23:59

Proposed Interview Dates: 20th June 2025

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