At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Occupational Therapy programme and support learners in their journey to become outstanding practitioners.
- Company: Join a dynamic health professions team at University Centre Somerset in Taunton.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, equipment provided, and extra well-being days.
- Other info: Collaborate with employer partners and benefit from ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future health services while developing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in occupational therapy and a passion for teaching and mentoring.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 44000 £ per year.
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated individual to join our health professions team in Taunton to participate in the delivery and continuous development of our new Occupational Therapy curriculum. Working in line with professional statutory and regulatory body requirements, the post-holder will lead the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme and Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship at the University Centre Somerset (UCS). The post-holder will work with an expanding team of educators in supporting learners to qualify as outstanding practitioners, underpinning future health and care services that serve our communities.
UCS is working in partnership with employer partners to deliver education aimed at future proofing the evolving health and care system in the South West. Programmes are quality assured by the University of the West of England (UWE), with all teaching, learning and assessment delivered at University Centre Somerset in Taunton.
Responsibilities will focus on programme planning and quality assurance, teaching, learning and assessment, and supporting learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours throughout their time on programme. The role is student facing and employer facing, and requires the post-holder to act as an ambassador for excellence in clinical education in line with regulatory requirements.
Additional information: whilst the role is based at the University Centre Somerset in Taunton, during the first 6-months of employment the post-holder will spend a significant amount of time based at UWE Glenside (Bristol), working alongside the UWE Professional Lead and Programme Lead for Occupational Therapy as an extended programme induction.
In return we offer:
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Equipment – laptop, phone
- Two-week closure during the Christmas period
- Ongoing CPD in support of revalidation and progression
- Additional well-being day on top of annual leave entitlement
Programme Lead - Occupational Therapy in Ashton-under-Lyne employer: UCS College Group
UCS College Group is an outstanding educational institution that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a Lecturer in Construction, you will benefit from competitive holiday entitlement, dedicated CPD days, and a two-week Christmas closure, all while being part of a dynamic team that values your industry experience and passion for teaching. With ongoing professional development opportunities and a focus on student success, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a thriving sector.
