Overview
FTE: 1.0FTE (working 37 hours a week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of pre-registration and/or postgraduate Physiotherapy students and support them on their practice placement site. You will utilise current evidence-base to underpin teaching and learning activities. You may participate in the development and reviews of programmes across the School.
* You will contribute to the administration of the School by undertaking additional roles if required, e.g. module lead and joining teams involved in activities such as admissions, timetabling or placement support.
* You will undertake and contribute to Physiotherapy research where appropriate. You will also be expected to contribute to the on-going evaluation and review of the School’s activities and contribute to curriculum developments; including development, delivery and teaching on short courses.
Skills and Experience
* You will be an experienced practising Physiotherapist with the HCPC with recent academic and/or clinical experience and understanding of the UK system. You will have a broad range of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
* Your application will demonstrate a sustained interest and knowledge of contemporary Physiotherapy practice. Good oral and written communication skills and being proficient in the English Language are essential. You will demonstrate a willingness to undertake physiotherapy research if appropriate and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
* You will be able to work without close supervision, have the ability to organise yourself and others, take the initiative and be self-motivating. You will be adaptable to change and flexible to team and workload requirements. You must be willing to contribute to inter-professional teaching and learning activities, with an interest in evidence-based healthcare.
Qualifications
* Honours degree in (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Physiotherapy, plus a Master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification and/or demonstrate substantial clinical experience) in a relevant subject.
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist and have membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Disclosure and DBS
The University requires that the successful applicant who is offered employment will require a Basic DBS due to the nature of the work involved.
Overseas and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants from overseas will be required to produce a criminal records check, or \'Certificate of Good Character\', from any country in which they have been resident, consecutively or cumulatively, in the previous 10 years.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
Internal applicants
Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Contact Details / Informal Enquiries
Jayne Bartholomew, Professional Lead Physiotherapy, 01707 284976, j.e.bartholomew@herts.ac.uk; Prof Karen Beeton, Head of Department, 07534 912131, k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk.
Closing date: 06 October 2025
Interview date: TBC
Salary: £46,049 pa, pro rata to £58,225 pa, pro rata by annual increments, UH8
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