Job summary
Senior Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leader / Principal Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leader - MSc Physiotherapy Pre-registration
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced HCPC-registered physiotherapist to join our growing academic team in the School of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Worcester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of our MSc pre-reg physiotherapy programme as Course Leader.
We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about Physiotherapy education. You will have a strong understanding of the current healthcare landscape, including the integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence, and be committed to preparing students for modern clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Depending on skills and experience, the successful candidate will be appointed as either aSenior Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leaderor aPrincipal Lecturer (Teaching) & Course Leader. At Principal Lecturer level, the postholder will also provide academic leadership to the physiotherapy team and wider department of Allied Health.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the MSc Physiotherapy Pre-registration course, including day-to-day operations and quality assurance.
- Design, deliver and assess high-quality, innovative teaching and learning materials, including blended learning approaches.
- Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and contribute to assessment processes.
- Act as Personal Academic Tutor and support student development.
- Engage with recruitment and selection activities.
- Undertake academic administrative responsibilities and contribute to School and University committees.
- Participate in scholarly activity, CPD, and professional development.
- Promote inter-professional learning and collaboration across the School.
- Ensure inclusive, sustainable, and safe teaching practices.
About us
The University of Worcester is a high-achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution with a notably inclusive, civic ethos. It is one of the Countrys top universities for gender equality, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability.
The School of Health and Wellbeing is underpinned by a commitment to deliver a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and professional development in the various health and wellbeing areas. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportiveteam of colleaguesand contribute to our ongoing success by sharing our vision and values
We are a leading provider of subject areas including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, nutrition, clinical practice, health and social care, mental health, psychology, counselling, criminology, social work, and youth and community studies.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of educating the next generation of professionals, we welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead the MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) course, overseeing day-to-day operations, completing assigned tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of the program.
2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating blended learning approaches. Responsibilities include supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the physiotherapy subject area.
3. To provide high-quality teaching for physiotherapy and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
4. For Principal Lecturer - To contribute to leadership by managing the Physiotherapy academic team and other allied health colleagues.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.
6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the inter- professional philosophy of the School.
7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.
8. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and/or nominee.
9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, scholarly activity, CPD, and professional practice. Participate in training activities and support staff development to meet job demands.
10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.
11. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.
12. 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.
13. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
14. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To lead the MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) course, overseeing day-to-day operations, completing assigned tasks, and ensuring the smooth running of the program.
2. To design, develop, and deliver innovative learning materials and assessments for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, incorporating blended learning approaches. Responsibilities include supervising student dissertations and managing assessment processes within the physiotherapy subject area.
3. To provide high-quality teaching for physiotherapy and allied health students at all levels, through face-to-face, online, and practical methods, ensuring adherence to quality assurance procedures.
4. For Principal Lecturer - To contribute to leadership by managing the Physiotherapy academic team and other allied health colleagues.
5. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.
6. To take an active role in cross-School activities, including teaching, contributing to the inter- professional philosophy of the School.
7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School, College and University.
8. To support and contribute to practice education as requested by the Practice Education Lead / Team and/or nominee.
9. To engage in and maintain personal and professional development, scholarly activity, CPD, and professional practice. Participate in training activities and support staff development to meet job demands.
10. To participate in recruitment and selection activities.
11. To undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of Department or nominee.
12. 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.
13. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
14. 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in Physiotherapy.
Desirable
- Essential to be considered for Principal Lecturer: Extensive experience of course leadership and development.
- Experience of inter-professional practice and / or education.
- Experience in clinical skills teaching and simulation for Physiotherapy.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in Physiotherapy.
- Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- Evidence of effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate others through collaborative working practices.
- 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.
- Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- Active HCPC/CSP registration.
- A Masters degree in Physiotherapy or a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Essential to be considered for Principal Lecturer: Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.
- Doctorate in a relevant subject.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in Physiotherapy.
Desirable
- Essential to be considered for Principal Lecturer: Extensive experience of course leadership and development.
- Experience of inter-professional practice and / or education.
- Experience in clinical skills teaching and simulation for Physiotherapy.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in Physiotherapy.
- Evidence of teaching in practice and / or Higher Education, including the ability to enthuse, motivate and facilitate student and intellectual challenge, using a variety of methods of learning and teaching.
- Evidence of effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate others through collaborative working practices.
- 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.
- Ability and commitment to supervising student research projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- Active HCPC/CSP registration.
- A Masters degree in Physiotherapy or a relevant subject area.
Desirable
- Essential to be considered for Principal Lecturer: Teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship.
- Doctorate in a relevant subject.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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