University Practitioner in Podiatry

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Access to excellent clinical facilities

Engagement in a diverse academic community

Résumé du poste

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time Podiatrist to join the Department of Allied Health Professions. The role involves teaching and supporting podiatry students while engaging in clinical practice. Candidates must have a master's degree or higher and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. This position offers an opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art environment, contributing to the education of future podiatrists, with a closing date for applications on February 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Podiatrist.
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or willing to work towards it.
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or willing to achieve within 12 months.
• Experience in teaching podiatry in clinical or higher education settings.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to development and delivery of podiatry programmes.
• Deliver excellent teaching and learning experiences for students.
• Support practice-based learning through the on-site clinic.
• Engage in professional practice to inform teaching.

Connaissances

Training or teaching experience in podiatry

Clinical practice experience

Excellent communication skills

Formation

Relevant master’s degree or higher

FHEA fellowship or willing to attain within 12 months

Description du poste

Base Pay Range

• Human and Health Sciences
• Permanent
• 29.6 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatrist to join the Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise as a University Practitioner. This is a part‑time post (up to 0.8 FTE), enabling the successful applicant to inspire learning for podiatry students alongside their podiatry practice.

The University of Huddersfield has excellent facilities, which continue to expand with state‑of‑the‑art teaching, research, and clinical facilities in the National Health Innovation Campus. We have a diverse student body and work closely with our education partners and patients through our teaching clinic.

Huddersfield is close to beautiful countryside, with excellent road and rail links to Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield. In 2023, the University achieved the TEF Gold award.

This role is open to Podiatrists interested in educating the future workforce to meet the challenges of service users and service needs.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of the podiatry programmes, delivering excellent teaching and learning experiences for students. You will also support practice‑based learning through the on‑site podiatry clinic.

You will be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Podiatrist and have a relevant master’s degree or higher. You will be a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or be willing to work towards this within 12 months of appointment.

You will bring experience of training or teaching podiatry within a clinical or higher education setting. Other practice may be through paid employment with another employer, paid consultancy, or private work.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

As a Practitioner, we expect you to be actively engaged in practice in addition to your role at the University. This can be either through paid employment with another employer, paid consultancy or freelance work.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcome to Carley Turner by email: [e-mail]

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit: http://hud.ac/vre

Closing date: 5 February 2026

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Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Education

Industries: Higher Education