Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

University of Chichester; Chichester; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme (Aviva FlexHE)

Holiday entitlement 35 days pro rata

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Season Ticket Loan

Electric Vehicle schemes

Bus travel between campuses

Descripción de la vacante

University of Chichester invites applications for a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Chichester Campus. We seek a registered Occupational Therapist with recent clinical experience and a passion for developing future practitioners.

The role supports an innovative MSc Occupational Therapy programme recognised for academic quality and partnerships with healthcare and related sectors. Candidates should have UK-relevant experience, preferably in mental health or children services, and be pursuing

Formación

• Registered Occupational Therapist with recent clinical experience.
• Experience supervising or educating students in practice.
• Commitment to evidence-informed practice and excellence in teaching.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the MSc Occupational Therapy programme.
• Contribute to development of innovative curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Support students using practical experience and research to enhance learning.

Conocimientos

Clinical experience

Teaching

VLEs

Student supervision

Evidence-informed practice

Educación

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Herramientas

Educational technology

Descripción del empleo

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Salary Salary up to £46,049 per annum. Pro rata if part time

Job profile for Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Chichester Campus 25/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Salary up to £46,049 per annum. Pro rata if part time Package Generous and supportive benefits package Job category/type Academic Date posted 05/10/2026 Job reference RQ0000002170 Attachments 0001OSI - Lecturer in Occupational Therapy - Job Profile.pdf

Job description

School Nursing and Allied Health
Full time or part time
Salary up to £46,049 per annum. Pro rata if part time

About this role
We are seeking a registered Occupational Therapist with recent clinical experience and a passion for supporting the development of future practitioners. Our innovative courses are recognised by the HCPC and RCOT for academic quality, innovation and close partnerships to healthcare and the wider sectors in which our graduates work. This role would suit an experienced clinician seeking to move into academia, or an early-career academic wishing to contribute to the development of an innovative Occupational Therapy programme.

About you
You will have contemporary occupational therapy experience, ideally gained within the UK and preferably within mental health services and/or children and young people's services although other backgrounds are welcome too. Experience of supporting, supervising or educating students in practice is highly desirable. Candidates must hold a Master's degree, or be actively working towards one, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence-informed practice, professional development and excellence in teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and engaging professional who can contribute to the continued development of an innovative MSc Occupational Therapy programme and help prepare graduates for contemporary occupational therapy practice.

Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical experience and/or research to support high quality learning and teaching, experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to our students.

About the team
You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.

We are a top 30 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience. In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

Enquiries are welcomed by Dr Nita Muir, Head of School via [e-mail]

• Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
• Interview Date: Friday 13 November 2026

You can view further details about the role in the attached job profile.

Prior to submitting your job application kindly ensure you can demonstrate or obtain the necessary right to work in the UK.

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

If you require any support with completing your application, please contact the recruitment team; [e-mail]

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