Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

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These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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Background and Context

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to lead the development of our new OT course. As a well-established centre for education, research, and scholarly activity in health care, we are committed to high academic standards and shaping the future of healthcare education in the region. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and driving forward a high-quality programme that will make a lasting impact on students and the wider community. If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy education and leadership, this is a unique opportunity to shape and drive a pioneering programme that will have a lasting impact on students and the wider community.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is a well-established centre for education, research and scholarly activity in the field of health care and is committed to high academic standards. The FHS works closely with local health and social care providers to deliver innovative programmes of study that enhance the knowledge and skills of health and social care workers, improving the care experienced by patients and clients. Our Faculty’s main base is on the main University campus in Cottingham and this Senior Lecturer position will sit within School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences (SERS).

SERS is a thriving academic community within the Faculty. Supported by technical staff, our team of around 30 academic staff teach over 400 students, including postgraduates studying MSc by Research, or PhDs. The availability of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, supported by dedicated technical staff provides an outstanding educational experience for students and excellent opportunities to engage in high-quality research and knowledge exchange. The School currently has five undergraduate programmes, including the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme, and our aim is to expand this portfolio via a new BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. The successful candidate will take the lead role in developing this new undergraduate provision, with support from colleaguees across the Faculty.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme will aim to develop the occupational therapists of the future, with the specialist skills and knowledge to deliver expert patient care. The programme will combine the acquisition of underpinning knowledge with a diverse range of placement experiences. Following successful completion of the programme the student will gain the award of BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for professional registration.

In your covering letter please refer directly to the criteria, given in the person specification below. Applications are assessed by the selection panel according to these criteria.

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