Overview
As a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, you will blend clinical practice with academic teaching to educate the next generation of practitioners. You join a collaborative, innovative School devoted to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and research. You will contribute to interprofessional education and strengthen links with practice partners. This role offers career flexibility and opportunities to lead curriculum initiatives and scholarly work, within a supportive learning community.
Pay / Benefits
- career flexibility
- varied workload
- supportive academic community
- orientation to professional standards
- opportunity for initial academic qualification
- engagement in teaching and research
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and practical sessions in occupational therapy
- Develop and refresh curriculum content to reflect current research and industry standards
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Design and deliver interprofessional modules and assessments
- Contribute to high-quality research and publish in peer-reviewed venues
- Engage with clinical partners to strengthen practice-based learning
- Provide leadership in module/taught programme development and placement coordination
- Participate in quality assurance, outreach, and public engagement activities
- Support students' academic and professional development through mentorship and feedback
- Support and develop continuous professional development and staff development within the programme
Key requirements
- Current HCPC registration
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc/MSc)
- Experience in teaching/lecturing or facilitation of learning (desirable)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching or HEA membership (desirable)
- Evidence of meeting teaching needs of the Occupational Therapy course
- Experience in practice/relevant industry at an advanced level
- Current links to relevant professional practice
- Higher Education teaching experience (desirable)
- collaboration
- mentoring
- communication
- occupational therapy knowledge
- curriculum development
- teaching with varied methods and technologies
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy in Canterbury employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
