Teaching Fellow in Physiotherapy - Salford

University of Salford
Salford
2 months ago
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Opportunity Overview  

The post-holder will work in our physiotherapy team in the Directorate of Allied and Public Health in the School of health and Society. You will be an experienced HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a broad range of experience.

You will demonstrate a passion for developing the next generation of physiotherapists and have experience in delivery of high-quality physiotherapy education creating the best possible student experience.   

We deliver various Physiotherapy programmes for a diverse group of learners and as such our team works flexibly, including some evening teaching. 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Deliver innovative, engaging, and inclusive Physiotherapy education. 
  • Support learners to develop academic, professional, and personal skills. 
  • Contribute to developing creative, up to date, and evidence-based resources to inspire learners. 
  • Assess performance across a range of methods and provide accurate, detailed and valuable feedback. 
  • Contribute to a range of activities within the physiotherapy team and University that may include engaging with various stakeholders. 

About the School or Department

With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. 

We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, social work and social policy and sport. 

Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. 

We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally. 

You will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise.  Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.   

Whats in it for you?

/ Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

/ 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 agile working to help you find the right balance

/ Our community - theres 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 support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Andy Schofield, Head of Public Physiotherapy, 

If you wish to consider a secondment from your organisation this means you would stay on your substantive employment in your organisation and the university would pay your salary and costs for the duration of the project. If you would like to consider this arrangement, please discuss this with your line manager and HR department at the earliest opportunity to ensure this will be supported

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