Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Potential relocation support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The University of Plymouth invites applications for a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy based in Plymouth. You will contribute to teaching, learning and assessment across our occupational therapy programmes, including delivering teaching, supporting module delivery, marking assessments and supervising student research.

The role requires excellent organisation, clear communication and a commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration (or eligibility) is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, learning and assessment across occupational therapy programmes.
• Prepare and deliver teaching, support module delivery, mark assessments and supervise student research.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive learning environment and connect theory to practice.

Skills

HCPC registration

Contemporary practice

Evidence-based care

Inspire students

Teaching & assessment

Tools

N/A

Job description

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Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Location: Plymouth

15/11/2026

Job Details

• Salary £40,704 - £57,666 per annum - Grade 7/8
• Contractual hours 37
• Basis FR
• Permanent Fulltime All Year
• Interview date Monday 14 December 2026
• Job category/type Academic/Research
• Date posted 27/10/2026
• Job reference B1431
• Attachment: B1431 Job Description.pdf
• Attachment: Teaching Qualifications and Recognition Policy 2023.pdf

Description

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 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

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.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Fiona Fraser: by email at [e-mail]

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?

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• 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 here .

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 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages