Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays 8

Family friendly policies

USS pension 14.5%

Staff discounts Ipswich

Cycle to Work

EAP

Job summary

University of Suffolk is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education to lead the development of a university-wide IPE strategy across all subject areas. The post-holder will conduct a structured review, gather input from students, practice partners and service users, and align the strategy with regulatory expectations.

During the fixed-term 12-month period, they will initiate implementation by identifying opportunities for integration within modules, piloting IPE activities, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience.
• Current registration with a relevant regulatory/professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, SWE, GPhC or equivalent).
• A recognised HE teaching qualification.
• Contemporary knowledge and understanding of working across professional boundaries in health and/or social care.
• A track record of educational innovation and/or professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an interprofessional education (IPE) strategy across the school.
• Undertake structured review of current provision and gather stakeholder input.
• Identify opportunities for integration of IPE within existing modules and curricula.
• Pilot IPE activities and support programme teams to embed IPE principles.

Skills

Educational leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

HE teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

FTE: 1.0.x FTE

Band: Band 7

Full time Equivalent (FTE) Salary: £50,253 to £58,226 (FTE) (pay award pending)

Actual Salary (part time): N/A

Tenure: Fixed term (12 months)

About The Post

The School seeks to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education to lead the development of a school-wide interprofessional education (IPE) strategy across all its subject areas. Within the fixed-term period, the postholder will be expected to undertake a structured review of current provision, gather stakeholder input (including students, practice partners and service users), and develop a coherent, evidence-informed IPE strategy aligned to regulatory expectations and best practice. Additionally, they will be expected to initiate implementation through the identification of key opportunities for integration within existing modules, piloting IPE activities, and supporting programme teams to begin strengthening & embedding IPE principles within the curriculum.

About The Team

The School of Health, Sciences and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic school, including health, sports, life sciences, counselling, psychology, social work. The School reflects a modern, collaborative approach to education — focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges. The School has state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces in the Health and Wellbeing Building and the iconic James Hehir Building facing the waterfront, with dedicated specialist facilities for each subject. Our aim is to educate forward-thinking students, equipping them with evidence-based knowledge, practical skills and a strong sense of social responsibility. Interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning and community engagement lie at the heart of everything we do.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience providing strategic academic leadership in Higher Education. They will bring:

• A relevant master’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience.


• Current registration with a relevant regulatory/professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, SWE, GPhC or equivalent).


• A recognised HE teaching qualification.


• Contemporary knowledge and understanding of working across professional boundaries in health and/or social care.


• A track record of educational innovation and/or professional developments.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the student experience?

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.


• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.


• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.


• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) - with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.


• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.


• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports


• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities


• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.


• Cycle to Work scheme.


• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).


• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026

Interview Date: 13 November 2026

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