Programme Lead - Occupational Therapy

University Centre Somerset College Group; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Taunton is seeking a motivated individual to lead the Occupational Therapy program. This role involves ensuring quality in teaching and assessment while supporting students' development in a dynamic education environment. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, ongoing professional development support, and well-being benefits, making it ideal for passionate educators committed to clinical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Ongoing CPD support

Additional well-being day

Qualifications

• Experience in leading occupational therapy programs is essential.
• Strong understanding of clinical education regulations required.
• Capable of engaging with students and employers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme.
• Ensure quality assurance in teaching and assessment.
• Support learners to develop their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Dynamic leadership

Innovative teaching methods

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

Teaching tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated individual to join our health professions team in Taunton to participate in the delivery and continuous development of our new Occupational Therapy curriculum.

Program Leadership

Working in line with professional statutory and regulatory body requirements, the post-holder will lead the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme and Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship at the University Centre Somerset (UCS College Group). The post-holder will work with an expanding team of educators in supporting learners to qualify as outstanding practitioners, underpinning future health and care services that serve our communities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will focus on programme planning and quality assurance, teaching, learning and assessment, and supporting learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their time on programme. The role is student-facing and employer-facing, and requires the post-holder to act as an ambassador for excellence in clinical education in line with regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Equipment – laptop, phone
• Two-week closure during the Christmas period
• Hybrid working / Flexible working policies
• Ongoing CPD in support of revalidation and progression
• Additional well-being day on top of annual leave entitlement

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!