Job Title
Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education
Hours
Full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE), Fixed term for 12 months
Salary
£50,253 to £58,226 per annum, Band 7
About the Post
The School seeks to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education to lead the development of a school‑wide interprofessional education (IPE) strategy across all its subject areas. Within the fixed‑term period, the postholder will be expected to undertake a structured review of current provision, gather stakeholder input (including students, practice partners and service users), and develop a coherent, evidence‑informed IPE strategy aligned to regulatory expectations and best practice. Additionally, they will initiate implementation through identifying key opportunities for integration within existing modules, piloting IPE activities, and supporting programme teams to begin strengthening and embedding IPE principles within the curriculum.
About the Team
The School of Health, Sciences and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic school, including health, sports, life sciences, counselling, psychology, and social work. The school has a modern, collaborative approach to education focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges. State‑of‑the‑art teaching and research spaces in the Health and Wellbeing Building and the iconic James Hehir Building support the mission of interdisciplinary collaboration, hands‑on learning, and community engagement.
About You
The successful candidate will have experience providing strategic academic leadership in Higher Education. They will bring:
* A relevant master’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience.
* Current registration with a relevant regulatory or professional body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, SWE, GPhC).
* A recognised HE teaching qualification.
* Contemporary knowledge and understanding of working across professional boundaries in health and/or social care.
* A track record of educational innovation and/or professional development.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the student experience?
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1‑4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
* Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
* Flexible working, including family‑friendly policies.
* Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
* Staff discounts at local amenities in Ipswich.
* Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports.
* Access to a range of high‑quality learning and development opportunities.
* Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Staff recognition annual awards.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
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