Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL), founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The range of departments highlights the range of courses on offer within the school and we are proud to work collaboratively with our NHS partners to look at new ways of working. Due to this the school is one of the leading organisations for developing courses that lead to new roles in healthcare. The school is growing currently and will expand with the development of Occupational Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practice and Physicians Associate as well as bespoke CPD courses. We are currently recruiting for our undergraduate Occupational Therapy course.

At UEL, we work with several local leading trust partners who offer innovative placement experiences that span both physical and mental wealth. The professional programmes at UEL thrive on the supportive partnership relationship with practice partners across the communities of East London and beyond and serves to support the health and social care needs of the local population. As well as local partners, UEL has a close relationship with Health Education England and works with the local strategic workforce boards to ensure that programmes at UEL are representative of the local workforce needs.

About the Job

Join our innovative team to inspire the Occupational Therapists of the future. We have many exciting developments in our new and expanding programme that includes both apprenticeship and undergraduate programmes and we need Occupational Therapists with a passion for student education and the profession to join us in delivering these programmes. Due to our programme development and expansion, we are seeking to employ a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to help us achieve our ambitious plans. Part-time would also be considered.

You will teach within a department delivering Occupational Therapy and other health related programmes.

About You

You will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have expert knowledge of specialist areas of Occupational Therapy and understanding of the placement model. In addition, you will have experience of mentoring/supervising students either academically or clinically.

We are looking to appoint a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with a broad range of practice and community experience, able to teach in many areas across the curriculum. 

You must be a member of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or have capacity to obtain membership within 12 months of appointment.

This appointment will involve practical and theoretical teaching across the undergraduate and apprenticeship occupational therapy degree programmes. You will be expected to support further developments within the department, both in a profession specific and multi-disciplinary context.

Benefits Package

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:31.08% to 35.38% pension contribution (7.4% to 11.7% from you, 23.68% from us)35 days holiday, plus 3 days over Christmas and bank holidaysHybrid working options for most positionsA discretionary shared success bonus of up to £5,000 pa 2023/24 academic year3 times base salary life assuranceCashback healthcare schemeDiscounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out, and weekly shopping

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Charlie Cairns by email at c.cairns2@uel.ac.uk

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2024

Team: Management Academic

Salary: Lecturer starting from £44,577 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Weighting Senior Lecturer starting from £51,030 per annum, pro rata, inclusive of London Weighting