Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy Northampton, England
Job description
About the job
Part time: 0.4FTE (14.8 hours per week)
Interview date: 16 June 2023
This post may be considered for a one year secondment
The University of Northampton is looking to recruit an enthusiastic lecturer / senior lecturer to join our forward-thinking Occupational Therapy Team.
This part time post is to provide a research-informed, personalised learning experience for students enrolled on the Occupational Therapy Programmes. The post will require the use of an active blended learning approach, delivering both online and face to face sessions and developing a virtual learning environment to enhance delivery. The Post will also include providing student support, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and liaison with professional colleagues across the faculty. Effective communication and organisation skills will be required to manage modules in line with university policy and practice and to actively contribute to the faculty’s research community. The post also involves supporting clinicians who provide placements for our students.
The part time post would be 2 days per week – the choice of which days to be discussed on appointment. Working day is typically 9-5pm, to accommodate the delivery of the student learning programme. There is an expectation for all members of staff to support an occasional Saturday or evening event for Applicant Open Days or Marketing events.
We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
You will have experience in occupational therapy practice, possess up-to-date subject knowledge and bring relevant specialist knowledge and insight into the subject area. You will be forward thinking, able to network effectively and have a commitment to the research agenda. You will have relevant experience of education, curriculum design and facilitating student learning experience in innovative and creative ways. You will have the ability to implement quality assurance processes and manage multiple priorities.
You will have experience of working in physical health settings and/or public health, social care or third sector providers, with expertise in patient handling.
You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be educated or working towards MSc or PhD, with evidence of active continuing professional development.
Qualifications
Essential;
- Degree qualification or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Relevant professional work experience
Desirable;
- Master’s degree in relevant subject
- Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
- Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
Occupational Therapy sits within the Social, Therapies and Communities Subject Group, which is part of the Faculty of Health, Education and Society. You will be joining a team which is supportive and committed to your professional development.
The team offer a diverse range of programmes including the BSc, MSc and Apprenticeship Programmes, which recruit both international and home students.
About Us
Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.
Right to Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Equality
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/
