Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Sheffield Hallam University; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK university in Sheffield is seeking a Lecturer in Physiotherapy to support teaching and contribute to various programs. Candidates should be HCPC registered physiotherapists, with formal teaching experience preferred but not essential. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals transitioning from clinical settings to education, especially those specializing in neurological physiotherapy. Competitive salary and benefits including pension scheme offered.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience of formal teaching, training, and supervising students.
• Recent practice experience or specialization in neurological physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Support the teaching delivery across physiotherapy and interprofessional portfolios.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Work as part of a team delivering education to students.

Skills

HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Experience in formal teaching

Knowledge of contemporary physiotherapy issues

Neurological physiotherapy expertise

Education

Relevant degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Neurological Practice) College of Health Wellbeing&Life Science Academic Grade 7 - £39,906 to £44,746 per annum (depending on experience) The Role We are seeking an HCPC registered Physiotherapist, with the ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds. You will be involved in supporting the teaching delivery across our physiotherapy and interprofessional portfolios, with potential to contribute to the wider health portfolio as appropriate. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a higher education setting and would be suitable if you are looking to transition from a clinical setting into education. Whilst higher education teaching experienceis not essential, you must have experience of formal teaching, training and supervising students, and be able to contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate courses including apprenticeship provision. You must have well developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to contemporary physiotherapy. We are seeking to employ a candidate who is at the forefront of new ways of working within the NHS, and you will have recent practice experience or have specialised in neurological physiotherapy practice. The Physiotherapy Team We are a team of 33 physiotherapists from diverse clinical backgrounds and specialities delivering education across the pre and post registration programme to over 800 students. As a team we are committed to high quality teaching and learning for all of our students using specialist teaching rooms, technology and simulation. We work creatively and flexibly to meet the evolving needs of service and workforce requirements. Our education portfolio includes the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship, Pre-reg MSc in Physiotherapy and MSc in Specialist Physiotherapy Practice and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Musculoskeletal. Integral to our approach in the School of Health and Social Care is contribution to cross Department and school teaching including integrated curriculum provision. You will be involved in pre and post registration education in the above courses that incorporates interprofessional working and delivery to students across the school. and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. Each year you will earn a secure pension benefit of 1 / 57th of your salary and the University will pay pension contributions towards the cost of this pension (currently worth about 29% of your salary). For a salary of £40,000, for example, the University would pay just over £11,400 in the first year of your employment and you would earn a pension of £702 p.a. for that year (payable from your State Pension Age). Find out more about the TPS If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available. Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area / this type of job at Sheffield Hallam. The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements. Having trouble with your application? Please take a look at our guide to applying for more information. Accessibility We are committed to ensuring our materials are accessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement please contact us using our web accessibility report form.Your feedback helps us enhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.