Lecturer in Physiotherapy – Practice Based Learning (Maternity Cover)

About this role

Join our highly professional, committed and student focused growing academic community, based at the Chichester campus. The Physiotherapy provision at the University of Chichester consists of the MSc Physiotherapy and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy courses and associated practice learning opportunities.

About you

The appointed post holder will be a practicing Physiotherapist currently on the HCPC register and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) with a sound knowledge of UK based practice learning within this context. You will contribute to the development and assessment of practice learning opportunities for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy students, providing them with the basis for a high-quality practice learning experience and research informed educational experience.  The role will include collaboration with clinical/ academic colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison and to contribute more widely to the delivery of the Physiotherapy programmes.

Your teaching and learning activity will be informed by your professional knowledge, practical experience and research to support high quality learning and teaching both in clinical learning and within the University.  You will experience using our Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to students.

About the team

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent networking skills and teaching methods with the ability to ensure our approach is student-centred and inclusive.

We are a Guardian top 30 University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary, we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by James Wilson, Academic Lead – Allied Health Programmes via email James.Wilson@chi.ac.uk  

• Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 (midnight)
• Interview Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026              

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; staffrecruitment@chi.ac.uk

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