Senior Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation

UWE Bristol; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation to enhance educational activities and collaborate on curriculum development. This full-time, permanent role involves teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supporting students in placements, and focusing on injury rehabilitation. Candidates should have a strong clinical background and relevant qualifications. Benefits include competitive pay, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous leave

Pension schemes

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, assessment, management strategies and clinical reasoning.
• Registered with BASRaT, The Society of Sports Therapy, or HCPC as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience in clinical environments and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Support students during placements in the in-house clinic.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality monitoring within the department.
• Engage in programme design and continuous improvement.

Skills

Graduate Sport Rehabilitator

Graduate Sports Therapist

Physiotherapist

Anatomy and Physiology understanding

Injury Rehabilitation expertise

Education

Master's degree

University teaching experience

Job description

As a Senior Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation, you will contribute to a range of educational activities, including teaching, assessment, and student support. You will play a key role in curriculum development and quality assurance, working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance academic provision. This post may also involve contributing to the MSc in Strength and Conditioning, supporting curriculum development and teaching within this programme. Additionally, you may contribute to the BSc Rehabilitation Joint Education Programme at Hainan Medical University in China.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach and assess students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including overseas delivery.
2. Support students during placements, both externally and in the in-house clinic.
3. Contribute to curriculum development and quality monitoring within the department.
4. Engage in programme design and continuous improvement.

We seek an experienced and passionate Graduate Sport Rehabilitator, Graduate Sports Therapist, or Physiotherapist with a strong clinical and educational background. A thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, assessment, management strategies, clinical reasoning, and injury rehabilitation in sport is essential. Expertise or interest in Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Special Population Rehabilitation, and Digital Health Technology would be advantageous.

A Master's degree is desirable; however, candidates with postgraduate study, university teaching experience, or a research profile in Sport Rehabilitation or related fields will also be considered. Registration with BASRaT, The Society of Sports Therapy, or the HCPC as a Physiotherapist is required.

This position is part of the School of Health and Social Wellbeing at UWE Bristol, offering a full-time, accredited BSc Sport Rehabilitation programme, alongside postgraduate and CPD offerings, including an MSc in Rehabilitation.

The post is based at Glenside Campus, located in Stapleton, near Bristol. Benefits include competitive pay, generous leave, pension schemes, retail savings, onsite nursery, and professional development opportunities. We welcome applications from the global majority, as we are under-represented in this area, but all appointments are based on merit.

This is a full-time, permanent role, available on a job share basis. It is primarily campus-based with occasional remote work. Salary will be offered in line with the university's guidelines, based on skills and experience. The role requires enhanced DBS clearance. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK; visa sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker route. Please review our guidance to determine eligibility.