Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy has arisen within the School of Health, Social Work, and Sport. The successful applicant will teach and lead modules on the pre-registration BSc, MSc, and degree apprenticeship in OT. The school is home to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and CPD opportunities, both taught on campus and by distance learning. We are proud of our commitment to delivering courses and CPD opportunities with a strong research-, industry-, and practitioner-inspired teaching philosophy. 

About you:

The successful applicant will be a Registered Occupational Therapist with experience in Higher Education who possesses a flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning and will support the delivery of pre-registration Occupational Therapy programmes. The successful applicant will also contribute to the teaching, learning, and assessment of Occupational Therapy-related subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

You must have an undergraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with relevant teaching and practitioner experience. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at the University's main campus in Preston, Lancashire.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please get in touch with Dr Jackie Day-Garner via email or via telephone.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

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