University of Chichester

Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language

The closing date is 09 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language to continue to develop then deliver a new BSc (Hons) Speech and Language course that commences teaching in September 2026. Senior Lecturers contribute to teaching, quality assurance compliance, partnership working, research and income generation in the school.

Main duties of the job

As this is a new area to the school, the appointed post holder will be involved in progressing the course forward through a successful validation, student recruitment and implementation of the curriculum. You will have knowledge, experience and skills within the field of Speech & Language Therapy and ideally experience of practice education. You will share your expert professional knowledge to a broader audience thus ensuring a curriculum which is contemporary and prepares all learners to engage in any aspect of Speech and Language therapy whilst working closely with and developing relationships with employer partners.

About us

The University of Chichester is a dynamic, supportive and ambitious institution with clear values and a long history in Higher Education. We are a top 30 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience and opportunity for cross school research. We have a great reputation for providing students and staff alike with the opportunity to achieve excellence within a stimulating and supportive environment. We strive to nurture and facilitate a working environment where all colleagues are equally valued, truly supported and duly recognised for their contribution. All of our staff, irrespective of their role, are instrumental in achieving our University mission and vision.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,389 to £56,535 a year Salary range: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0029-25-0003

Job locations

University Of Chichester

College Lane

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 6PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Function of the Post:

As a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health the post holder will continue to develop a new BSc (Hons) Speech and Language course that commences teaching in September 2026. Senior Lecturers contribute to teaching, quality assurance compliance, partnership working, research and income generation in the Department.

The working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment, research and income generation activities in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of School after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines in the academic contract.

At Senior Lecturer level the post holder will be expected engage in the planning, design and leadership of teaching and research activity, and to be making wider contributions with partners and activity associated with the School and the University.

As this is a new area the appointed post holder will be involved in progressing the course forward with recruitment, a successful validation and implementation of the curriculum. You will have knowledge, experience and skills within the field of Speech & Language Therapy and ideally experience of practice education. You will share your expert professional knowledge to a broader audience thus ensuring a curriculum which is contemporary and prepares all learners to engage in any aspect of Speech and Language therapy whilst working closely with and developing relationships with employer partners.

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the Universitys student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. Youll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, you will develop your skills and knowledge as an academic including excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. Our mission is to provide outstanding education for the future Nursing and Allied Health Workforce in a face to face supportive and interprofessional community.

Principal Accountabilities:

As a senior lecturer in this specific role, the focus will be on developing the curriculum, assessment strategies, teaching resources, placement and developing partnerships and working with other team members.

You will work with the curriculum coach in taking the responsibility for the development of Speech and Language therapy education in the school. You will demonstrate a focus on enhancing the student experience of programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will lead developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas. You will work with the placement lecturer to support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison. The role may also involve a contribution to the wider Institute of Applied Sciences, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University.

Learning and Teaching

  • Work with the curriculum coach to design an innovative Speech and Language Therapy course
  • Work with the curriculum coach to design the teaching materials and delivery across a range of modules within the School of Nursing and Allied Health
  • Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
  • Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques and engage with the Simulated Based Education development
  • Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process.
  • Identify learning needs of students and develop appropriate learning outcomes.
  • Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the definedlearning outcomes.
  • Lead on and collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures.
  • Oversee the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems.
  • Undertake the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements.
  • Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media.
  • Assess the work and progress of students by reference to established criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
  • Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
  • Tackle issues affecting the quality of delivery, referring more serious matters to senior colleagues, as appropriate.
  • Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience.
  • Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers.

Research, scholarly and income generating activities

  • Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities.
  • Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects.
  • Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities.
  • Develop and produce learning materials and disseminate the results of scholarly activity.
  • Engage in and develop income generating activity applicable to the context of the department and with full discussion with the Head or Director of Institute/Department.
  • Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and accreditation purposes.
  • Strive to achieve national and/or international recognition for these activities.

Communication, liaison and networking

  • Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to students and peers, using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding.
  • Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
  • Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively.
  • Participate in and develop internal and external networks (e.g. internal and external committees), for example to contribute to student recruitment, student placements, outreach work, sharing information and ideas and building relationships for future collaboration.
  • Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities.
  • Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive and encouraging and empowering.

Teamwork

  • Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of academic and professional services staff.
  • Co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify and respond to students needs.
  • Lead on the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department.
  • Contribute to and/or lead on team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally.
  • Contribute to the development of new systems and procedures.
  • Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community.

Managing people

  • Depending on the area of work, the post holder could be expected to manage, co-ordinate and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Support and mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on their personaldevelopment relating to teaching and/or research and/or income generation and taking account of relevant professional frameworks (e.g. UK Professional Standards Framework andthe Researcher Development Framework).
  • Co-ordinate the work of others to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required.
  • Act as a mentor for students in capacity of Academic advisor.

Pastoral care

  • Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further helpand advice.
  • Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
  • Support students in developing their resilience to be able to take responsibility and overcomethe various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc.

Planning and managing resources

  • As module co-ordinator, liaise with others (such as professional services staff or academiccolleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met.
  • Manage projects relating to own area of work and/or outside the department.
  • Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas such as admissions, time-tabling,examinations, assessment of progress and student attendance.

Work environment

  • Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their ownwork and that of others.
  • Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expectedto conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.

Expertise

  • Possess breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop the curriculum,establish teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.
  • Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
  • Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines.
  • Develop innovative and creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges.

Other duties:

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Function of the Post:

As a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Allied Health the post holder will continue to develop a new BSc (Hons) Speech and Language course that commences teaching in September 2026. Senior Lecturers contribute to teaching, quality assurance compliance, partnership working, research and income generation in the Department.

The working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment, research and income generation activities in such proportions as may be decided by the Head of School after appropriate consultation, in accordance with the guidelines in the academic contract.

At Senior Lecturer level the post holder will be expected engage in the planning, design and leadership of teaching and research activity, and to be making wider contributions with partners and activity associated with the School and the University.

As this is a new area the appointed post holder will be involved in progressing the course forward with recruitment, a successful validation and implementation of the curriculum. You will have knowledge, experience and skills within the field of Speech & Language Therapy and ideally experience of practice education. You will share your expert professional knowledge to a broader audience thus ensuring a curriculum which is contemporary and prepares all learners to engage in any aspect of Speech and Language therapy whilst working closely with and developing relationships with employer partners.

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the Universitys student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. Youll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, you will develop your skills and knowledge as an academic including excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible. Our mission is to provide outstanding education for the future Nursing and Allied Health Workforce in a face to face supportive and interprofessional community.

Principal Accountabilities:

As a senior lecturer in this specific role, the focus will be on developing the curriculum, assessment strategies, teaching resources, placement and developing partnerships and working with other team members.

You will work with the curriculum coach in taking the responsibility for the development of Speech and Language therapy education in the school. You will demonstrate a focus on enhancing the student experience of programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will lead developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas. You will work with the placement lecturer to support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison. The role may also involve a contribution to the wider Institute of Applied Sciences, including income generation activities, student recruitment and, where appropriate, support other departments within the University.

Learning and Teaching

  • Work with the curriculum coach to design an innovative Speech and Language Therapy course
  • Work with the curriculum coach to design the teaching materials and delivery across a range of modules within the School of Nursing and Allied Health
  • Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material.
  • Transfer knowledge in the form of practical skills, methods and techniques and engage with the Simulated Based Education development
  • Assist with the development of the design and delivery of modules and assessment methods, working closely with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures, participating in the examination/assessment process.
  • Identify learning needs of students and develop appropriate learning outcomes.
  • Use time outside of teaching hours to prepare well-constructed, varied teaching sessions, ensuring that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the definedlearning outcomes.
  • Lead on and collaborate with colleagues on the implementation of assessment procedures.
  • Oversee the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems.
  • Undertake the supervision of students projects, fieldwork and placements.
  • Provide timely, constructive, formative and comprehensive feedback to students using all forms of communication/media.
  • Assess the work and progress of students by reference to established criteria and provide constructive feedback to students.
  • Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.
  • Tackle issues affecting the quality of delivery, referring more serious matters to senior colleagues, as appropriate.
  • Embrace the importance and value of engaging in the task of education and learning together with students at all academic levels to ensure an outstanding learning experience.
  • Work in partnership with students to enable them to become independent learners and researchers.

Research, scholarly and income generating activities

  • Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and/or scholarly activities.
  • Conduct individual or collaborative scholarly projects.
  • Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities.
  • Develop and produce learning materials and disseminate the results of scholarly activity.
  • Engage in and develop income generating activity applicable to the context of the department and with full discussion with the Head or Director of Institute/Department.
  • Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and accreditation purposes.
  • Strive to achieve national and/or international recognition for these activities.

Communication, liaison and networking

  • Communicate complex and conceptual ideas to students and peers, using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding.
  • Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
  • Liaise with colleagues academic and professional services effectively.
  • Participate in and develop internal and external networks (e.g. internal and external committees), for example to contribute to student recruitment, student placements, outreach work, sharing information and ideas and building relationships for future collaboration.
  • Attend open days and assist with other course marketing activities.
  • Focus upon and explore ways to be and think together as educators that are positive and encouraging and empowering.

Teamwork

  • Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of academic and professional services staff.
  • Co-ordinate the work of colleagues to identify and respond to students needs.
  • Lead on the accreditation of courses and quality control processes within the department.
  • Contribute to and/or lead on team and departmental meetings and/or committees internally or externally.
  • Contribute to the development of new systems and procedures.
  • Work with colleagues and students to sustain and strengthen an inclusive, supportive, caring and authentic learning community.

Managing people

  • Depending on the area of work, the post holder could be expected to manage, co-ordinate and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Support and mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on their personaldevelopment relating to teaching and/or research and/or income generation and taking account of relevant professional frameworks (e.g. UK Professional Standards Framework andthe Researcher Development Framework).
  • Co-ordinate the work of others to ensure modules are delivered to the standards required.
  • Act as a mentor for students in capacity of Academic advisor.

Pastoral care

  • Develop and use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to act as first line support to students, referring them as appropriate to internal and external services providing further helpand advice.
  • Appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances.
  • Support students in developing their resilience to be able to take responsibility and overcomethe various challenges they will face including personal, economic, mental, physical etc.

Planning and managing resources

  • As module co-ordinator, liaise with others (such as professional services staff or academiccolleagues) to ensure student needs and expectations are met.
  • Manage projects relating to own area of work and/or outside the department.
  • Be responsible for administrative duties in own areas such as admissions, time-tabling,examinations, assessment of progress and student attendance.

Work environment

  • Be aware of the risks in the work environment and their potential impact on areas of their ownwork and that of others.
  • Depending on the area of work and level of training received, the post holder may be expectedto conduct risk assessments and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.

Expertise

  • Possess breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop the curriculum,establish teaching programmes and the provision of learning support.
  • Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.
  • Balance the pressures of teaching and administrative demands and competing deadlines.
  • Develop innovative and creative approaches when responding to teaching, learning and scholarship challenges.

Other duties:

You are required to undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and content of the work as may reasonably be required of you. Therefore, the list of duties in this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of delivering high quality, effective and imaginative teaching and learning activity.
  • Sound administrative, IT, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions.
  • Highly developed academic skills.
  • Skills for partnership working and liaison.
  • Demonstrable skills in developing areas of interest in the subject area.
  • Contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise.

Desirable

  • Curriculum development and implementation of professional programmes.
  • Research experience and supervision.

Experience

Essential

  • An experienced therapist with a broad understanding of the subject area.
  • Demonstrable evidence of delivery/involvement in projects and leading the development of the subject area.
  • Clinical Education (e.g. supervising student placements).
  • Clinical experience as a registered SLT in the UK.
  • Curriculum Development & Programme coordination.
  • Experience of managing people.

Desirable

  • Previous programme leader experience.
  • Clinical Education (e.g. supervising student placements).
  • Research and/or Enterprise profile aligned with subject area.
  • HEI experience with curriculum development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as inclusivity when working with others.
  • Demonstrate attributes of Emotional Intelligence and excellent team working.
  • Able to manage competing demands and pressures.
  • Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students and/or staff.
  • Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels of the organisation.
  • Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People Strategy and the Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree and/or Post Graduate qualification in Speech and Language therapy (or equivalent speech and language therapy qualification).
  • Masters level qualification in related subject.
  • Current HCPC registration with no restrictions.
  • Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
  • Recent UK based clinical practice experience.
  • Experience of practice education or supporting/supervising/teaching students in Higher Education.
  • Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Recognised teaching qualification OR be willing to work towards gaining one.
  • Knowledge of professional body accreditation processes including approval and re-approval and reporting processes.
  • Qualified Teacher Status/HE teaching qualification or willingness to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education/Academic Professional.
  • Highly developed academic support and guidance skills.

Desirable

  • Associate or Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
  • Research or scholarly activity profile in relevant subject area.
  • Knowledge of professional body accreditation processes including approval and re-approval and reporting processes.
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrable evidence of delivering high quality, effective and imaginative teaching and learning activity.
  • Sound administrative, IT, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Able to effectively use online VLE such as Moodle and use it to support creative and informative learning sessions.
  • Highly developed academic skills.
  • Skills for partnership working and liaison.
  • Demonstrable skills in developing areas of interest in the subject area.
  • Contribute to the development of a culture of innovation and enterprise.

Desirable

  • Curriculum development and implementation of professional programmes.
  • Research experience and supervision.

Experience

Essential

  • An experienced therapist with a broad understanding of the subject area.
  • Demonstrable evidence of delivery/involvement in projects and leading the development of the subject area.
  • Clinical Education (e.g. supervising student placements).
  • Clinical experience as a registered SLT in the UK.
  • Curriculum Development & Programme coordination.
  • Experience of managing people.

Desirable

  • Previous programme leader experience.
  • Clinical Education (e.g. supervising student placements).
  • Research and/or Enterprise profile aligned with subject area.
  • HEI experience with curriculum development.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Pro-active and self-motivated, able to show initiative as well as inclusivity when working with others.
  • Demonstrate attributes of Emotional Intelligence and excellent team working.
  • Able to manage competing demands and pressures.
  • Able to motivate, enthuse and develop students and/or staff.
  • Able to work successfully with a variety of different post holders at different levels of the organisation.
  • Willing to demonstrate commitment and support for the Universitys People Strategy and the Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Strategy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree and/or Post Graduate qualification in Speech and Language therapy (or equivalent speech and language therapy qualification).
  • Masters level qualification in related subject.
  • Current HCPC registration with no restrictions.
  • Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
  • Recent UK based clinical practice experience.
  • Experience of practice education or supporting/supervising/teaching students in Higher Education.
  • Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Recognised teaching qualification OR be willing to work towards gaining one.
  • Knowledge of professional body accreditation processes including approval and re-approval and reporting processes.
  • Qualified Teacher Status/HE teaching qualification or willingness to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education/Academic Professional.
  • Highly developed academic support and guidance skills.

Desirable

  • Associate or Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
  • Research or scholarly activity profile in relevant subject area.
  • Knowledge of professional body accreditation processes including approval and re-approval and reporting processes.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University of Chichester

Address

University Of Chichester

College Lane

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 6PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University of Chichester

Address

University Of Chichester

College Lane

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 6PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of the School of Nursing and Allied Health

Dr Nita Muir

N.Muir@chi.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,389 to £56,535 a year Salary range: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0029-25-0003

Job locations

University Of Chichester

College Lane

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 6PE


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