The School of Health and Social Wellbeing at UWE Bristol offers a range of innovative programmes, including a HCPC-validated and CSP-accredited BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree, a BSc (Hons) Applied Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship, and postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Physiotherapist with expertise in Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy, particularly in Critical Care, to join our dynamic team. A strong understanding of cardio-respiratory anatomy, physiology, pathology, assessment and treatment techniques, as well as clinical reasoning, is essential.
In addition, we are looking for a research-driven individual to teach across a variety of research modules and supervise undergraduate student dissertations. Ideally, you’ll have experience conducting and engaging with research, which may include activities such as service evaluations, audits, or evidence-based practice initiatives. Prior experience in university-level teaching and/or practice-based education is required.
A Master’s degree would be an advantage; however applicants with evidence of study at post graduate level, university teaching and/or a research profile within Physiotherapy would be positively considered.
You will need to be registered with the HCPC as a Physiotherapist
In this role, you will:
• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across undergraduate programmes.
• Lead modules and supervise undergraduate research dissertations.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students as a personal tutor.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with professional standards and student needs.
• Collaborate on research and innovation.
• Participate in clinical visiting and quality monitoring activities.
This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of Physiotherapists while advancing your academic career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Join us at UWE Bristol and make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of healthcare education. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing academic community!
Additional Information:
• Contract type: Fixed term for 3 years, part-time (0.6 FTE). This post is not available on a job share basis.
• Location: This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre, with occasional opportunities for remote working.
• DBS Clearance: This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
This is a part-time, fixed-term post for 3 years, working on a 0.6FTE contract.
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please, please contact Louise Robbins (Programme Leader) louise3.robbins@uwe.ac.uk or Debbie Hubbard (Associate Director), debbie.hubbard@uwe.ac.uk.
We’re hoping to hold interviews for the role on either 24 February or 3 March 2025.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer this role on a job share basis.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.
Candidates without current Right to Work in the UK who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.
You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
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