Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Job title:

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Company

University of Plymouth

Job description

This is an exciting time to be joining the University of Plymouth. The largest provider of healthcare education in the Southwest, we have recently made a significant investment in our facilities at InterCity Place, a £33million space that will revolutionise our teaching and research across the School of Health Professions which includes Occupational Therapy.To reflect these developments, we are looking for registered occupational therapists (or eligible for registration) with appropriate academic and/or professional experience in occupational therapy to join our team. You will have an understanding and passion of contemporary occupational therapy practice and research and the desire to pass on your knowledge and enthusiasm to the next generation of occupational practitioners.We have an exceptional academic offer of pre-registration and postgraduate programmes including an integrated master’s in occupational therapy and a degree apprenticeship route. The University of Plymouth is a progressive University in a beatifical location with a robust reputation in learning, teaching and research.Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.You must currently be registered with the following registration board: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): excluding social workers in England.For an informal discussion to find out more about the roles then please contact Fiona Fraser, Academic Lead for Occupational Therapy via email (tel: 01752 587581).Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 13th September 2024. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. The interview process will involve a 10-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute interview.This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.We regret that there is no opportunity to work from home in this position.We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our .We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.£38,205 to £54,395 per annum – Grade 7/8

Expected salary

£38205 – 54395 per year

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:13:17 GMT

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