University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are 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 creating 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

Come and work in London’s newest university interprofessional Allied Health Professionals team, teach some of the most diverse and dynamic health care students and help shape our future East End health care professionals. Following the appointment of Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Amanda Broderick, the University has committed to a mission to advance Industry 4.0 careers and lives, where we expand mental wealth, create careers, build business, and connect communities in East London and beyond through our global gateway. A transformational strategic route-map was recently launched plotting our course to become the pioneering Careers-led University for a changing world, where the future of learning and work is advanced today and Potential is realised wherever and whenever it is found.

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 Physiotherapy, Advanced Clinical Practice and Physicians Associate as well as bespoke CPD courses. We are currently recruiting for our undergraduate Physiotherapy course for September 2025, which runs in parallel with our Physiotherapy apprenticeship course

UEL is a forward-thinking university dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and student success. Our Allied Health team collaborates with NHS partners and industry leaders to provide outstanding education and training.

About the Job

We seek an experienced Lecturer in Physiotherapy to teach, mentor, and contribute to research and course development. You will be key in enhancing the student experience and working with external partners, the key responsibilities will cover the following:

Teach across undergraduate, postgraduate, and apprenticeship courses.
Conduct research and participate in knowledge exchange.
Provide academic guidance and mentorship.
Support course and module development.
Contribute to student recruitment and engagement activities.
Develop and enhance placement opportunities.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator passionate about physiotherapy and student success. 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 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.

We invite enthusiastic candidates who are registered with the Health and Care Professions council and hold a relevant degree in Physiotherapy. The school is based at the Stratford Campus within easy walking distance of the Olympic Park, vibrant Westfield shopping centre and developing east London cultural quarter and has extensive and easy transport links. Ideally you will have expertise in a specialist area of physiotherapy, coupled with experience in mentoring/supervising students, higher education teaching experience in the UK, including module development. You will have strong communication and administrative skills, a commitment to inclusivity and student support, research and publication experience, experience with flexible and distance learning in addition with a Teaching qualification (e.g., HEA Fellowship).

Qualifications

Degree in Physiotherapy.
HCPC registration.

Desirable:

Higher degree in a relevant field.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and you can access our benefits here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-all-academic-positions

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.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply!

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