Long-arm Practice Placement Supervisor (Physiotherapy) (Term-Time Only, Fixed-Term)

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about education and committed to developing the next generation of professionals. Working as part of the university's physiotherapy team, you will provide high-quality support to students and practice partners, helping to ensure that students have a safe, effective and enriching practice learning experience.

A key element of the role will be providing long-arm supervision to students whilst they are on placement, primarily within care home settings, providing rehabilitation services for older people. This will involve maintaining regular contact with students and practice our care home practice learning partners. Responsibilities include; providing professional and educational support, monitoring student progress and wellbeing, providing assessment and feedback to students, and working collaboratively with practice colleagues to address any concerns or challenges that arise. You will act as an important link between the university and practice, fostering strong and constructive relationships with placement providers and ensuring that university requirements, professional standards and student learning needs are effectively integrated within the practice environment.

You will hold a BSc or MSc (pre-reg) in Physiotherapy and have current professional registration with the HCPC. Further you will have had experience working in rehabilitation services for older people and experience supporting and assessing students within a practice learning environment.  The role requires regular travel between multiple sites, often involving attendance at a different location each day. Applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. The post holder must also be competent in the use of digital technologies, including Microsoft Teams, to participate effectively in online meetings and hybrid working arrangements.

For further information or the opportunity for an informal visit or discussion, please contact:

Associate Head of Department, Rachael Bewes (rbewes@bournemouth.ac.uk)