University of East London
Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.
But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.
About Us
UEL is at the forefront of generating qualified professionals to enter the local workforce. Currently, the Allied Health Course Teams at UEL include Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy with scope to expand further in the future. The Allied Health programmes at the University of East London thrive on the supportive partnerships with practice partners across the communities of East London and serves to support the health and social care needs of the local population. One of our aims for the department is to promote engagement in research to contribute to the knowledge base of our professions.
About the Job
We invite enthusiastic candidates who are HCPC registered Physiotherapists and hold a relevant degree. Candidates without previous teaching experience but with sound clinical leadership experience may be considered at Lecturer level if the candidate is willing to work towards a postgraduate certificate in professional education (or equivalent).
Candidates must have a passion for student focused teaching, and a clear understanding and respect for the unique needs of widening participation cohorts of students. The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of the professional and academic requirements of higher education programmes and will contribute to the development of Physiotherapy and more widely AHP in the university.
The successful candidate will be expected to act as module leader, contribute to teaching and assessing learners across the BSc Physiotherapy undergraduate and apprenticeship courses. More widely, they will also teach across the Allied Health courses.
We invite candidates who have a passion for developing the professional, academic, research and scholary profile of Physiotherapy and Allied Health within the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, the wider University and local community.
Benefits Package
Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.
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We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: Pension of 31.08% to 35.38% (You’ll contribute 7.4% to 11.7%, depending on your grade, and we contribute 23.68% to maintain the scheme), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays and hybrid working for most positions. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.
Equal Opportunities
As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We are proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.
So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!
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