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Lecturer / Lecturer (Teaching) in Occupational Therapy

University of Worcester

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Job summary

To apply please go to our website:https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SHW2501

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Department of Allied Health in the School of Health & Wellbeing. You will join a friendly and supportive team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists radiographers and dieticians, who play key roles in the delivery and on-going development of the courses in the Department. You should also expect to be actively involved in curriculum development and design, creatively considering teaching and learning within a dynamic team. Responsibilities for the post will include leading modules and teaching on the Occupational Therapy BSc and MSc pre-reg courses. We expect and encourage all staff to participate in a variety of modules in Occupational Therapy, and other disciplines, at foundation, under-graduate and post-graduate level where relevant.

For this role full-time, part-time (0.8) will be considered.

Main duties of the job

All our staff work as an inter-professional team, teaching collaboratively across shared and profession specific modules at all academic levels and you will be expected to share this philosophy. As a student-centred inclusive university, your role will include being a Personal and Academic Tutor, to support and encourage students to achieve their potential. You will also supervise students with their dissertation and participate in admissions and recruitment events where we work collaboratively with our colleagues in IMPACT, the university service-user group, who support teaching, recruitment, and curriculum development. In addition, the post holder will be expected to play an active role within the School, which may include involvement in the delivery of CPD activity across a range of programmes. All staff are expected to engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance their own professional and academic development. Candidates are expected to highlight their areas of expertise in practice and how they intend to further this through scholarship and research.

About us

The newly formed School of Health & Wellbeing offers courses ranging from foundation degrees in various specialties in health and social care, to BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography Dietetics and Social Work and Masters level study in a number of disciplines related to Health and Social Care. The School is also developing a range of new Apprenticeship provision. The wider College of Health and Science has an exceptional reputation for excellence and the appointee will further develop the quality of our provision through strong collaboration with our practice partners.

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,100 to £41,732 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0012-25-0000

Job locations

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to academic and clinical skills teaching at under-graduate and post-graduate (preregistration) level which maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice within the Occupational Therapy courses.

2. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments, including e-learning, to fully integrate a blended learning approach.

3. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the interprofessional philosophy of the School.

4. To advise and contribute to development of academic content of modules and the Occupational Therapy courses.

5. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.

6. To develop and deliver high quality learning and teaching for Occupational Therapy and other allied health students at Masters and Bachelors level, including face to face, online and practical teaching and assessment as required.

7. To contribute to the effective and appropriate assessment processes for students including the setting, marking and moderation of student work (theoretical and practical), individually or collectively as part of a module team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

8. To carry out innovative and inspiring learning modules including, enhanced online learning approaches.

9. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and / or nominee.

10. To support Occupational Therapy students academic progression as a Personal Academic Tutor, module leader including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students as required in order to support students.

11. To engage in research and scholarly activity that underpins practice, and which contributes to the University and School objectives ensuring up-to-date, leading-edge teaching.

12. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.

13. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.

14. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

15. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.

16. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to academic and clinical skills teaching at under-graduate and post-graduate (preregistration) level which maximise the integration of theory to clinical practice within the Occupational Therapy courses.

2. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments, including e-learning, to fully integrate a blended learning approach.

3. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the interprofessional philosophy of the School.

4. To advise and contribute to development of academic content of modules and the Occupational Therapy courses.

5. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.

6. To develop and deliver high quality learning and teaching for Occupational Therapy and other allied health students at Masters and Bachelors level, including face to face, online and practical teaching and assessment as required.

7. To contribute to the effective and appropriate assessment processes for students including the setting, marking and moderation of student work (theoretical and practical), individually or collectively as part of a module team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

8. To carry out innovative and inspiring learning modules including, enhanced online learning approaches.

9. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and / or nominee.

10. To support Occupational Therapy students academic progression as a Personal Academic Tutor, module leader including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students as required in order to support students.

11. To engage in research and scholarly activity that underpins practice, and which contributes to the University and School objectives ensuring up-to-date, leading-edge teaching.

12. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.

13. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.

14. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

15. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.

16. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First degree in occupational therapy or other relevant subject or profession.
  • Active professional registration such as HCPC and member of a professional body such as the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.*
  • Masters degree or Doctorate in a relevant subject area.

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in occupational therapy / healthcare / other relevant profession / therapy.
  • Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.

Desirable

  • Essential for to be considered for a standard academic contract to include a requirement for research: Evidence of developing publication and / or scholarly activity consistent with career stage.
  • Experience of inter-professional practice and / or education.
  • Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for occupational therapy or other relevant profession.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as a co-operative team player across and between professions, with the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
  • Effective organisation and prioritisation skills to independently manage a busy and varied workload, as well as provide support to colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, academic and support staff colleagues, and external partner representatives.
  • Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and an understanding of its application to teaching, learning, applied research and academic administration.
  • Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First degree in occupational therapy or other relevant subject or profession.
  • Active professional registration such as HCPC and member of a professional body such as the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.*
  • Masters degree or Doctorate in a relevant subject area.

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in occupational therapy / healthcare / other relevant profession / therapy.
  • Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student learning and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.

Desirable

  • Essential for to be considered for a standard academic contract to include a requirement for research: Evidence of developing publication and / or scholarly activity consistent with career stage.
  • Experience of inter-professional practice and / or education.
  • Experience of clinical skills teaching and simulation for occupational therapy or other relevant profession.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as a co-operative team player across and between professions, with the ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
  • Effective organisation and prioritisation skills to independently manage a busy and varied workload, as well as provide support to colleagues.
  • Ability to communicate confidently and clearly, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of stakeholders including students, academic and support staff colleagues, and external partner representatives.
  • Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and an understanding of its application to teaching, learning, applied research and academic administration.
  • Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.

UK Registration

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Additional information

UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

University of Worcester

Address

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN


Employer's website

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University of Worcester

Address

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN


Employer's website

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PA to the Head of School

Debbie Sabbato

D.Sabbato@worc.ac.uk

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,100 to £41,732 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0012-25-0000

Job locations

Severn Campus

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JN


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