Lecturer in Physiotherapy

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days leave

Teachers' Pension 28.6%

Private healthcare

Employee assistance

Health MOTs

Qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice (tech)

Car parking

Gym membership

Job summary

University College Birmingham invites applications for a Lecturer in Physiotherapy based in Birmingham. You will deliver engaging, evidence-informed teaching to undergraduate students and help shape future physiotherapists from the start of their professional journey.

Joining our supportive academic community with modern simulation facilities, you will bring energy, clinical insight and a passion for student success. We welcome applicants with cardiorespiratory or neurology experience.

Qualifications

• Passion for physiotherapy education
• Experience in teaching physiotherapy desirable
• Cardiorespiratory or neurology experience encouraged

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed teaching.
• Connect theory with practice using simulation facilities.
• Support and develop students' professional journey.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical insight

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £39,560 - £44,352 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Inspire the Future of Physiotherapy - Join us as a Lecturer!

Are you a passionate physiotherapist or experienced physiotherapy lecturer who wants to make a real difference to the next generation of practitioners? We are looking for a Lecturer in Physiotherapy who can bring energy, creativity and professional insight to an ambitious and growing programme, helping us deliver an outstanding student experience and prepare graduates who are confident, capable and ready to make a positive impact in practice.

You will help shape future physiotherapists from the start of their professional journey by delivering engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed teaching that connects theory with practice. Joining a supportive academic community with modern simulation facilities, your expertise and ideas will contribute to an innovative, practice-focused learning environment.

Due to growth we have a number of posts available. We would particularly welcome applications from those with cardiorespiratory or neurology experience.

If you are ready to inspire, support and develop the physiotherapists of tomorrow, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%

• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 25th October 2026.

Interview Date - Thursday 12th November 2026.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Physiotherapy Lecturer, Lecturer in Physiotherapy, HNC/D Lecturer, Academic Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.