Teaching and Learning Fellow in Occupational Therapy

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge? Do you want to help shape the future occupational therapy and allied health workforce? The university of Salford is looking for you!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking occupational therapist as a teaching and learning fellow. The role will focus on teaching, supporting student learning and assessment of student work, as well as undertaking the range of student-facing and administrative roles of academic staff.

We are open to conversations about flexible working, as well as secondment from local employing organisations. Why not get in touch and find out more? For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bethan Collins, Head of Occupational Therapy b.collins2@salford.ac.uk.

Interviews will take place on Friday 13^th December.

Why Salford?

Our School of Health & Society is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery, social work and allied health professional education programmes in the UK, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates with real work experience. Our dynamic occupational therapy team work together to develop excellent student education opportunities. Joining the team will mean you will:

• Be mentored and supported to develop your teaching and learning skills
• Be given opportunities to apply and develop a range of skills to contribute to the research and enterprise profile of the directorate.
• Be part of a talented, dynamic interdisciplinary team, that are committed to providing the best student experience and working environment.
• Play a part in shaping the future workforce.

We are proud of our diverse student population, and it is important for us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is important to us that our students see themselves reflected in those who teach them, and that higher education is a place where they can thrive. We therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

What’s in it for you? 

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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