Lecturer In Occupational Therapy

Plymouth University; Plymouth; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 35 days

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee benefits package

Relocation support

Zusammenfassung

University of Plymouth invites applications for an academic post in Occupational Therapy. You will contribute to teaching, learning and assessment across our OT programmes, preparing and delivering teaching, supporting module delivery, and marking assessments.

You will supervise student research projects and provide tutoring, while engaging with practice placement elements to link theory with clinical practice.

Qualifikationen

• HCPC registration or eligibility
• Strong understanding of contemporary occupational therapy practice
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care
• Ability to inspire and support students
• Interest in teaching, assessment and student development

Aufgaben

• Teach across occupational therapy programmes and support module delivery
• Prepare and deliver teaching; mark assessments
• Provide academic and personal tutoring; supervise student research
• Contribute to practice placement elements linking theory to practice

Kenntnisse

HCPC registration

Contemporary OT practice

Evidence-based care

Inspire students

Teaching & student development

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

You will contribute to a range of teaching, learning and assessment activities across our occupational therapy programmes. This will include preparing and delivering teaching, supporting module delivery, marking assessments, providing academic and personal tutoring, and supervising student research projects.

The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of future occupational therapists. It is also a busy and varied academic post that requires effective organisation, clear communication and a willingness to engage with the full range of responsibilities involved in university teaching.

You will work closely with colleagues across the occupational therapy team and wider School, contributing to a positive learning environment and supporting students to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for contemporary practice.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to the practice placement elements of the programme, helping learners to make links between theory and practice and prepare for their future careers.

All new members of the team receive a structured induction and ongoing support to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge required to succeed in the role.

For more information on School of Health Professions please visit our dedicated webpage at

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children's Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

What you'll bring:

• HCPC registration (or eligibility)
• Strong understanding of contemporary occupational therapy practice
• Commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care
• Ability to inspire and support students
• Interest in teaching, assessment, and student development

Why join us?

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Employee benefits package
• Potential relocation support

Based at our state-of-the-art InterCity Place facility in Plymouth, you'll join one of the South West's leading healthcare education providers.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our