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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Job Type - Full Time Permanent
Salary - £34,804 - £49,553 per annum
Location - Waterside Campus
About The Job
2 Positions available.
Interview Date: 15 June 2020
The University of Northampton is looking for 2 qualified Physiotherapists with clinical and educational experience for 1.0 FTE Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer substantive positions. The roles will include developing and teaching pre-registration MSc modules.
We are seeking experienced Physiotherapy educators to join our enthusiastic team and contribute to the delivery of education and research in the Health Professions subject group. Our portfolio includes both full-time and part-time delivery of education at BSc, MSc and PhD levels across the various Health professions.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About You
You will have expertise in cardio-respiratory and musculoskeletal physiotherapy rehabilitation and education, curriculum design and research and bring current or very recent experience in facilitating the Physiotherapy education. You will have an understanding of using research methodology and a commitment to the research agenda. You will be joining a team which is supportive and committed to your professional development.
You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, be educated to BSc level (Lecturer) or MSc level (Senior Lecturer) with evidence of active continuing professional development.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
- Relevant professional qualification registered as a Physiotherapist with the HCPC
- Master’s degree in relevant subject (Senior Lecturer only)
Desirable:
- Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
- Relevant professional qualification registered as a Physiotherapist with the HCPC
About Us
The University of Northampton’s focus on a personalised learning experience for our students was recently cited by HEFCE as a reason for our Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017. To augment this approach further we have adopted an ‘Active Blended Learning’ (ABL) approach which places greater emphasis on student-centred activities that support the development of subject knowledge, understanding, independent learning and digital fluency. Successful candidates for academic posts at the University of Northampton will be expected to adopt ABL as standard in their teaching practice.
This is an exciting time to join our University following our relocation in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus designed to adapt to 21st century teaching and the ABL model. We are looking to recruit individuals who share our passion for innovation, creativity and social impact and who will play a key role as we realise our ambition of transforming lives for the better and inspiring positive change.
The University of Northampton is one of only two Ashoka U Changemaker Campuses in the UK, and in 2017 was awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark, an independent guarantee that we have proven to our employees, students and stakeholders that we are committed to continuous improvement across our business in order to consistently deliver a positive impact on people and planet.
Right To Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Equality
We are proud of our diverse student population and applications from Black Asian Minority Ethnic student grow year on year. Equality and the promotion of inclusion are a key value that we are proud to promote. To embed this across the University, to achieve diversity amongst its staff and to improve staff representation, we would like to encourage applications from women, people living with disabilities, and those from the LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
How to apply
To apply please visit: https://jobs.northampton.ac.uk/vacancy/lecturer-senior-lecturer-in-physiotherapy-418306.html
Closing Date - 31-May-2020