Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in Occupational Therapy - 11239

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

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Description of College/Department

Brunel is committed to embedding its world-class research in the needs of society and the economy. It gives students a research-informed education, geared towards helping them build a career in health or social care when they leave.

Brunel University London is a leading provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education for the allied health professions and associated subject areas. We have Occupational Therapy pre-registration programmes at BSc and MSc level plus post graduate opportunities. Our pre-registration MSc programme is the only programme outside America to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). With modern, purpose-built teaching facilities, set within a vibrant campus-based University, Brunel provides excellent opportunities to work alongside sector leading academics from a wide range of health-related subjects including Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Social Work, Physician Associate, Sports Science and Psychology.

Role description and essential person specification competencies

To develop and contribute to high quality learning, teaching and research in Occupational Therapy and to provide leadership and academic capacity. To seek to develop and maintain progressive research partnerships between the Occupational Therapy and key collaborators and health research bodies.

Accountable for academic management and administration of learning and teaching programmes delivered by the occupational therapy team and other departments as directed. To provide high quality student support through personal tutoring and other activities as directed. Publication of high-quality research outputs and attainment of research grant income in line with subject benchmarks.

Our department values are that we are Open, Courageous and Inventive. The Occupational Therapy Curriculum is underpinned by person centred care, and we have four threads that guide our teaching and module delivery: Enabling Occupation, Professionalism and Development, Evidence-based Practice and Research and Placements.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD or be near completion and registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They will have experience of working in the profession including in-depth and up-to-date technical and applied knowledge.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 21 May 2026 (23:59pm)

Interviews will take place on week beginning 1st June 2026, virtually of in person.

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Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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