Department: Institute of Sport
Part time: (0.4fte) 14.8 hours per week
Salary range: £36,914 to £40,323 per annum pro rata, £14,765 to £16,129 per annum
We are currently recruiting a Lecturer Practitioner in Physiotherapy (Neurology) to join our Physiotherapy team. As a Physiotherapy (Neurology) Lecturer/Practitioner in the Institute of Sport, the working year will be divided between teaching, teaching-related administration, assessment and research You will contribute to the delivery of Neurological Physiotherapy education enhancing the student experience on both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes; providing students with a high-quality, research informed educational experience leading to an understanding of healthcare practice and the achievement of both academic and professional qualifications. You will also contribute to developments in response to the professional and interprofessional agendas, and support collaborations with clinical colleagues to develop and prepare appropriate clinical placements including educational audit and clinical liaison. You will ensure maintenance of clinical competence through clinical activity, in addition to facilitating and supporting the University quality assurance initiatives related to healthcare practice. The role will also involve a contribution to the wider Institute of Sport.
You will have a good relevant undergraduate degree with further professional or academic qualifications at Masters level in Physiotherapy; you will be a practicing Physiotherapist currently on HCPC register for minimum of 2 years and will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). You will also demonstrate the ability to engage the interest and enthusiasm of students and inspire them to learn. In addition, you will have current experience of working in the NHS and/or HEI in the clinical area of neurological conditions.
We aim to ensure that we equip our graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace upon graduation and throughout their professional careers. As such, we not only focus on the acquisition of technical knowledge, but also on vital transferable skills and professional practices.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Mandy Gault, Head of Sport and Exercise Physiology via email at M.Gault@chi.ac.uk or telephone 01243 816472.
This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, which will be undertaken by the University on appointment.
The University of Chichester embraces all forms of diversity and aspires to be a fully inclusive and representative employer and so we encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people.
Closing Date: 7 July 2021
Interview Date: 14/15 July 2021
For full details of the post and to view the full job profile please visit our website https://www.chi.ac.uk/about-us/working-for-us. We look forward to hearing from you soon.