Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Permanent - High Wycombe Campus
£44,746 - £56,535
We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently – because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.
So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.
The purpose of this role is to deliver an outstanding student experience through research-informed teaching, impactful research, clinical practice, and knowledge exchange activities. The post-holder will contribute to the University's academic growth by aligning research with teaching, engaging with healthcare providers and professional bodies, and fostering an inclusive community where everyone can thrive and achieve their potential. You will work closely with colleagues across the College of Health, Medicine and Society to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, research, and clinical education.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy to contribute to the delivery, development, and enhancement of our undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in curriculum development, research, clinical education, student success, and partnership working with NHS and independent healthcare providers.
The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes, with a particular focus on musculoskeletal, primary care, and/or other areas of clinical expertise. You will contribute to curriculum innovation, learner support, academic quality, placement education, and engagement with external stakeholders. The role also includes supervising students within the University's Primary Care Education Centre, supporting practice-based learning, and strengthening partnerships with the Primary Care Training Hub and other healthcare providers to enhance workforce readiness and graduate employability.
What we offer
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- free gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and
ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact: Associate Professor Esin Turkaslan – Physiotherapy Cluster Lead [email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online.
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to the People Team [email protected] if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Interview Date: 28 August 2026
Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
