Academic Lead, Occupational Therapy Practice Placements

Brunel University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London is seeking an Academic Lead for Occupational Therapy Practice Placements to drive practice-based education across MSc programmes. The role requires extensive leadership in OT education and close collaboration with clinical partners to maintain ACOTE accreditation standards and ensure high-quality placement experiences.

The post is full-time and permanent, based at Brunel's Uxbridge campus, with salary grade 8 (£46,860–£60,174) including London weighting, with potential

Qualifications

• Extensive skill and knowledge of practice-based education.
• Ability to be a core member of the team.
• Experience delivering pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy education.
• Prepare graduates for the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and oversee practice-based education for MSc Occupational Therapy.
• Lead placement delivery and assessment processes.
• Collaborate with academic and clinical partners to ensure high-quality placements.

Skills

Leadership in Occupational Therapy

Practice-based education

Team collaboration

Strategic program leadership

Education

Experience in academic leadership

Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Brunel University London is seeking an Academic Lead for Occupational Therapy Practice Placements to drive practice-based education across MSc programmes. The role requires extensive leadership in OT education and close collaboration with clinical partners to maintain ACOTE accreditation standards and ensure high-quality placement experiences.

The post is full-time and permanent, based at Brunel's Uxbridge campus, with salary grade 8 (£46,860–£60,174) including London weighting, with potential