Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

University of Hull; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hull’s Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to join the School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences. The post supports the BSc Occupational Therapy programme and its apprenticeship route, and works with the programme director to develop and teach on the course.

This is a band 8 academic post with pay range £48,822 to £56,535 per annum, and both part-time and full-time applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to be considered for this post.
• Experience in teaching and scholarship in Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and placements.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess undergraduate Occupational Therapy learners.
• Supervise placements and supervise research projects (UG/PG).
• Assist with curriculum development and act as placement lead if required.

Job description

Salary Range: £48,822.00 - £56,535.00

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull is seeking a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to work alongside the programme director to develop and teach on BSc Occupational Therapy course and its Apprenticeship route.

Both part-time and full-time applications are welcomed. This is a University of Hull band 8 post, with a pay scale of £48,822 - £56,535PA, depending on factors such as academic experience. Only applications from HCPC registered Occupational Therapists will be considered for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward a high-quality programme that will make a lasting impact on learners and the wider community. If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy education, this is a rare opportunity to shape and drive a pioneering programme.

The School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences (SERS), under the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull, currently has five undergraduate programmes, including a BSc in Physiotherapy, and is developing the Occupational Therapy programmes for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy – Integrated Degree Apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will play an essential role in sustaining high-quality teaching, education, and scholarly activity related to the BSc in Occupational Therapy, with support from colleagues across the Faculty. This vacancy offers excellent opportunities for academic career development for the successful candidate. The FHS is supported by an internationally renowned professoriate and is committed to continuing professional development.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

• This is a teaching and scholarship post with responsibility for teaching, project supervision, and assessment of undergraduate Occupational Therapy learners.
• The post holder will contribute to curriculum development, including development of Occupational Therapy modules, supervision of learners, and support for students on placements.
• The post holder may be asked to lead or act as the placement lead for the Occupational Therapy programme at the University of Hull.

We welcome people with a variety of knowledge and backgrounds. Knowledge of anatomy is particularly welcome, but individuals with other skills are equally encouraged to apply.

You will also be expected to:

• Organise, assess, and grade assignments for students and apprentices
• Teach and provide individual feedback to students and apprentices
• Perform programme administrative work
• Supervise research projects (UG and PG levels)
• Liaise with the NHS, social services and other colleagues who lecture to the Occupational Therapy learners
• Assist the programme director with tasks related to the apprenticeship routes
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade, as appropriate

Please refer directly to the criteria given in the person specification on the University of Hull Vacancy site: https://www.hull.ac.uk/about/jobs.

Job Description: Lecturer in Occupational Therapy PDF.pdf

Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Please contact either Dr Alex Bullock (Head of Teams for Allied Health in SERS) at [e-mail], or Dr Meysam Tayebipour (Programme Director for Occupational Therapy) at [e-mail] for an informal chat about the role.

At the University of Hull, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our university and the impact of our work. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, particularly in senior roles. You can read more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and our transparency reports on our Fairness and Inclusion page.