About us: The School of Health and Social Wellbeing runs a full time HCPC validated/CSP accredited BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme, a BSc (Hons) Applied Physiotherapy Apprenticeship Programme and a range of related postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, including a MSc in Rehabilitation.
Responsibilities of this post will include leading on teaching and assessing specifically related to informing practice through research and evidence, and research knowledge and skills acquisition, an academic personal tutor role, research support for undergraduate students, and being part of the Physiotherapy team in curriculum development and quality monitoring. Input to the B.Sc. (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Applied Physiotherapy Apprenticeship, the MSc Rehabilitation and CPD modules will be expected, primarily focussed on strategies and methods of delivering research principles and practice alongside other teaching related to areas of speciality.
Please note this is primarily a teaching post focussed on the teaching of research; this is not a research post. However, opportunities to undertake some research may be available as part of this post.
About you: The school is seeking a Physiotherapist who can demonstrate a range of experience within the concepts of research knowledge and skills acquisition. A strong understanding of the application of research and evidence to practice is essential, alongside a comprehensive understanding of assessment and management strategies related to own area of speciality, clinical reasoning, and contemporary healthcare. An ability to demonstrate previous university and/or practice based educational experience is also required.
You will have sound experience in a range of Physiotherapy practice as well as experience of working within an interdisciplinary team. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to close team working. As this is an encompassing job title, applications from a range of physiotherapy specialities are welcome. A Master’s degree in an area related to this post is essential, as is evidence of engagement in research teaching or personal research.
You will need to be registered with the HCPC as a Physiotherapist.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections.
We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include scoring above sector average for student satisfaction, we are ranked 24th in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2023 and 39th in the latest Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables'.
We are an ambitious and values led university. We're focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims.
With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We support and celebrate the diversity of our staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- a generous holiday allowance of 35 days
- up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
- Flexible working
- career average pension schemes available for all staff groups
- access to employee assistance programme
- 1st month free to our Centre for Sport facilities for all new starters
- family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
- onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
- Retail savings via the Wider Wallet scheme
- option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
We also offer a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes and provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Glenside: 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. Regular bus services connect the campus to the main Frenchay site, the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby Bristol Parkway train station. Home to UWE's Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, Glenside Campus offers excellent teaching facilities, these include a selection of inter-professional simulation suites, enabling students to practice and develop professional competencies, and one of the best health care libraries in England.
Further information
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Jacqueline Mullan, Global Lead School of Health and Social Wellbeing, and Physiotherapy Team Line Manager, on 0117 328 8859/6551 or e-mail: [email protected], Dr Anne Gould, Programme Leaders BSc (Hons) Applied Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship [email protected] or Louise Robbins, Programme Leader BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, [email protected]
This is a permanent post, and is full-time working on a 1.0 fte contract. This post is not available on a job share basis.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th April.
UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.
We are able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.