Application closing date
21/12/2025
Location
Luton
Salary
Grade 7/8 - Grade 7: £39,906 - £47,389 Grade 8: £48,822 - £58,225 pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Contractual hours
17.5
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Academic
Attachments
Blank
Job information
The Faculty of Health, Community and Life Sciences is one of the largest faculties within the University, offering a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocationally oriented professional programmes for both home and overseas students.
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The School of Society, Community and Health is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy for our growing undergraduate provision. This is an exciting time to join our expanding School and work in partnership with education leads and practice partners across a wide range of stakeholder settings.
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We are looking for a personable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Allied Health academics. You will be a committed team player, dedicated to delivering an excellent student experience. You must hold a professional Physiotherapy qualification, be educated to Master's level (or have equivalent experience), and be registered with the HCPC. Your ability to build strong, positive professional relationships with students, colleagues, and employer partners will be essential.
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This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme. Drawing on your subject knowledge, experience, and expertise, you will collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver an innovative curriculum that prepares our students for the future of the profession. The successful applicant will take Course Lead responsibility for coordinating teaching, tutoring, and assessment on the undergraduate degree, as well as contributing to the development of our apprenticeship provision. In return, you will join a forward-thinking, passionate, and supportive team in a richly diverse environment, with opportunities for continued professional development and research activity.
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The Faculty has an international research reputation and actively encourages staff to develop their specialist knowledge and skills through research, with full support provided by the Institute of Health Research and the Institute of Applied Research.
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Physiotherapy is delivered from our Luton Park Square campus, which offers outstanding specialist facilities, including simulation suites where students can develop their skills under the supervision of tutors and a team of dedicated technicians.
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Interviews will be held on 15 January 2026.
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Informal enquiries can be made to Principal Lecturer Andrea Thompson:
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For a full job description and person specification
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The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
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At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.
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We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
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We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.
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The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details,
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To Apply
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Please visit our website
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For any enquires contact People & Culture email P&
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Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.