KU00005428 Lecturer in Occupational Therapy (Education & Scholarship)
Agile working (blend of home and office based)/Arrangements for job share would be considered
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the occupational therapy team in Keele University’s School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy.
The School of Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacy is one of three Schools in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and radiography. With excellent facilities and a team of lecturers, practitioners and researchers, the School aims to produce graduates who can address contemporary health challenges and contribute to the advancement occupational therapy practice
The post holder will play a key supporting role developing and delivering the portfolio of pre-registration Occupational Therapy programmes, which includes a level 6 apprenticeship, BSc and MSc pre-registration programme. The post holder will be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to the development of the occupational therapy services and have experience of teaching undergraduate and/ or postgraduate AHP students.
You will be a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Benefits
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Job Details
- Salary: from £41,885 a year
- Hours: Full-time
- Location: Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 5BG
- Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
- Job type: Permanent
- Posting date: 22 Oct 2026
- Closing date: 16 Nov 2026
University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.
Interviews will be held on: 27 November 2026
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