Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Introduction to YSJ university 

York St John is an ambitious, modern university located in the historic heart of York, and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the U.K. in recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunities through education and contributing our talents to create a fairer world and a more prosperous region. We are placing inspirational learning and impactful research at the centre of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

With nearly 50 years of excellence in Occupational Therapy education (established in 1977), the university is proud to be home to one of the UK’s most established and respected programmes. Occupational Therapy sits within the School of Health Sciences, a dynamic academic community offering a broad portfolio of pre-registration, accredited programmes, including Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. This rich blend of disciplines creates a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, providing excellent opportunities for interprofessional education that reflects the person-centred and patient-focused nature of contemporary healthcare. Staff and students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities designed to support innovative educational approaches and simulation-based learning.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our well-established academic team within the School of Health Sciences. The postholder will contribute across both the BSc and MSc Occupational Therapy programmes, playing a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of high‑quality Occupational Therapy education for the next generation of practitioners. 

This is an exciting opportunity to influence curriculum development, inspire learners and contribute to a supportive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research and professional practice

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have contemporary knowledge and experience in occupational therapy and hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. A doctoral qualification is essential for the postholder to contribute meaningfully to teaching and learning and to research supervision across both pre-registration programmes.

For this senior lecturer role, experience as a senior teaching fellow, experience in programme development and leadership, or the ability to build external partnerships would be a significant advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Kerry Edwards, Associate Head: Head of Allied Health, k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a Test/Assessment.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

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