Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

This opportunity would ideally suit an experienced Band 6 or above Occupational Therapist working in the NHS (or equivalent) that has expertise in formal teaching, training, supervision and/or higher education.

You will be be an HCPC-registered occupational therapist and have well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical, and theoretical issues relevant to contemporary practice and pre-registration education.You will ideally be at the forefront of new ways of working in the NHS, in either primary or secondary settings, demonstrating care innovation and emergent management pathways.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in the delivery of our MSc Occupational Therapy course and inter-professional portfolio where there will be opportunities to take on academic leadership responsibilities. We are looking for an individual who can inspire our students, and make a valuable contribution to their learning experience, whilst preparing them for contemporary practice. Alongside this, is the opportunity to develop your career to further your own clinical academic profile and enhance your teaching accessing a PG Cert in HE in Teaching and Learning.

About us

We are growing our Occupational Therapy team due to continued expansion of our teaching portfolio. Our teaching team has a range of expertise in all areas of occupational therapy and is responsible for a distinctive and high-quality education portfolio which includes the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, BSc Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship, the pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy and MSc Advanced Practice in Sensory Integration. In addition, the team contributes to cross-department and cross-College teaching including the inter-professional education provision and CPD provision.

Job responsibilities

To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy.

To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences.

Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through delivery of the curriculum.

Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students.

Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.

Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key information for students.

Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.

Learning, teaching and assessment

Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.

Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance.

Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners.

Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.

Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate.

Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment.

Supervises individual and group-based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial placements, work-based projects.

Research and scholarly activity

Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role.

Integrates research into teaching and learning.

Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research, consultancy or professional practice.

Team work and communication

Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team objectives.

Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges / departments.

Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities.

Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University.

Personal effectiveness

Seeks ways to improve efficiency and quality and motivates and encourages others.

Contributes to achievement of organisational goals.

Business effectiveness

Engages with the relevant business and professional environments to develop and promote relationships that will enhance income generation. Develops an understanding of market and business needs.

Engages with relevant business and professional environments to promote student learning, scholarly work, and self-development in a real world context.

Contributes to business enhancement and maintenance of customer-focus.

Quality management and enhancement

Contributes to the development and achievement of quality standards and criteria.

Takes part in initiatives to improve quality of educational provision and access to higher education.

These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college/ School and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the University’s performance and development review (PDR) process.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of a contribution to knowledge in your field e.g. publications or creative work
• Undertaking professional or academic project work e.g. research, creative or industrial projects, scholarship and/or knowledge exchange
• Well developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to Art Psychotherapy
• Teaching, training or supervising of Undergraduate and/or postgraduate students
• Knowledge of how information technology can support educational delivery and earning
• Ability to inspire, enthuse and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a wide range of backgrounds
• Ability to design and deliver transformative and innovative learning experiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent team working skills and the ability to establish good working relationships
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualification and/or substantial professional experience in a relevant discipline

• Doctorate in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, as confirmed by ECCTIS)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Postgraduate teaching qualification (PG Cert or HEA fellowship) or a commitment to complete a postgraduate teaching qualification

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional)
• Willingness to travel in UK and overseas (occasional)