Lecturer/Assistant Professor - Physiotherapy

Fixed Term till 30/09/2025 Offered Grade 8 (£39,347) or Grade 9 (£46,974)

Interview date: To be confirmed

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

Physiotherapy is in the School of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery. This vibrant and dynamic school has a focus on excellent education and research informed practice. Physiotherapy has a long history at Bradford and has been at the forefront of delivering a successful University Clinic and First Contact Practitioner education. We work in close collaboration with partners in the NHS, private and voluntary sector to provide students with exceptional placement experience. 

What you will be doing:

• Developing and delivering undergraduate teaching including practical classes
• Supervising and assessing students within our student led physiotherapy clinic  
• Acting as link tutor to students on placement 
• Being a personal academic tutor for students
• Contributing to our postgraduate provision (depending on experience)

Qualifications/ experience:

• HCPC registered physiotherapist is a pre-requisite for shortlisting. 
• Experience of teaching and assessing students in practice-based or education settings.
• Experience of supporting individuals from diverse populations  
• Post-graduate qualification or evidence of undertaking postgraduate study (Grade 9)

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

In the physiotherapy team we would welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups, including BAME and LGBTQ+.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days (grade 8) 30 days (grade 9) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Lorna Campbell, Professional Lead for Physiotherapy via l.a.campbell@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 233065

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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