Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Education or Professional Practice) - 17023

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus.
Hours: Part-Time - 26.25 hours a week.
Contract Type: Fixed-Term 2 years.

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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College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences | Brunel University of London

This role provides an exciting opportunity to join the Physiotherapy team within the Department of Health Sciences. You will be part of a motivated and collaborative academic team committed to delivering high-quality undergraduate, postgraduate and professional healthcare education. The Department sits within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences and provides a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment.

We are particularly seeking applicants with contemporary clinical expertise in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, including experience in one or more of the following areas: respiratory care, critical care and cardiac rehabilitation. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes and, where appropriate, to wider postgraduate and advanced practice education.

You should hold a professional qualification in Physiotherapy and be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or an equivalent professional regulatory body. You will have relevant educational experience gained within either clinical practice or higher education, together with current knowledge of physiotherapy practice and the issues affecting healthcare and professional education. Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.

You should hold a relevant postgraduate qualification, normally at Master's level, OR demonstrate equivalent professional experience and expertise. You will also be expected to demonstrate evidence of scholarly, educational or professional practice activity relevant to physiotherapy, healthcare or clinical education. For applicants seeking appointment through the Professional Practice pathway, substantial contemporary clinical expertise, clinical leadership, service development or evidence of impact within practice may provide evidence of this contribution. This post may particularly suit an experienced clinician wishing to combine an academic role with ongoing professional practice.

For an informal chat about this post please contact Alex.Harvey@brunel.ac.uk.

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.

Please specify either Education or Professional Practice when applying for this post.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 6 November 2026 (23:59pm).

Interviews: Monday, 23 November 2026 in person.

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.

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