Head of Occupational Therapy, Full or Part time, fixed term

The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the role of interim Head of Occupational Therapy for a fixed term maternity cover post to join our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of pre-registration and degree apprentice programmes as we expand our occupational therapy provision at Roehampton.

Due to the fixed term nature of this post and desire for the successful candidate to have both extensive practice experience and higher education experience and leadership, we extend flexibility with regard those interested in full time or part time arrangements. Our priority is to provide an excellent opportunity for an individual with the right skill set and experience, to join our team at a significant time in the development of occupational therapy, with potential to really make a difference to our staff and student experience.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated and has experience in leading and delivering high-quality pre-registration and degree apprenticeship Occupational Therapy programmes. The successful candidate will lead the Occupational Therapy provision thriving in an environment where they work inter-professionally to provide an outstanding student academic experience. Leadership, passion, solution-focussed, and good communication skills are key qualities of interest.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic leadership for occupational therapy.
• Working with our placement co-ordinators to develop networks for building student placement capacity.
• Work as part of a teaching team in the delivery and quality assurance of designated courses, subject areas and professional skills.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review activities, including implementation of the validation and accreditation strategy of programmes.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in:

• A relevant professional qualification and have current HCPC registration.
• HCPC and RCOT and HE quality assurance, assessment and course administrative processes.
• Providing academic and professional leadership necessary to build academic excellence across the occupational therapy and allied health professions portfolio.
• Planning and delivering high quality and supportive teaching and to foster skills and confidence in a diverse range of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Our School of Life and Health Sciences has swiftly earned a reputation for excellence and creativity and is one of the fastest growing healthcare education portfolios in the UK.

• Quality and Innovation: Our unique approach ensures students thrive, achieving rewarding careers regardless of their background and circumstances.
• Outstanding Outcomes: We are dedicated to delivering exceptional student success and positively impacting society.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Advanced clinical simulation facilities and world class library.

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If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, above. If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Dr Mandy Gault

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity .The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The closing date for completed applications is: 16 March 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on 28 or 31 March 2025

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