Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Full Time)

Job Summary

At Robert Gordon University (RGU) we are proud of our excellence in education, and we are offering an opportunity to join our team as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy.

RGU is an innovative, inclusive, and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. RGU delivers a high-quality vocational education and relevant curriculum which provides learners with the skills they require to thrive throughout their careers. As a result, the university has a reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team to develop and consolidate our innovative Physiotherapy programmes to ensure our graduates are ready to meet the needs of a changing health care environment.]

What we can offer you:

• A full-time, permanent position.
• A competitive salary, excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
• Up to 50% hybrid working, around teaching commitments in line with our current policy.
• You will be supported to engage in scholarship and research for your professional and personal development.
• We are an equal opportunities employer.
• We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.

What we are looking for:

A background in physiotherapy is required with experience of neurology and/or acute inpatient/unscheduled care and/or community experience, beneficial. An ability to teach in other clinical areas is useful.

You will be involved in the preparation and delivery of teaching material, development of the curriculum across the physiotherapy portfolio and will be actively encouraged to participate in scholarship. Part of the role will involve assessment of students on practice placement and liaison with Practice Educators.

Enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Donna Wynne, Associate Dean: Academic Development and Student Experience at d.wynne@rgu.ac.uk 

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - 46,049
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – 56,535

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme. For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/

As per the UKVI immigration rules, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship under this route is dependent on factors specific to the applicant and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found on our relocation pages

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