Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy (1711)
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Full Time - Permanent - High Wycombe
Salary - Lecturer £38,249 - £42,882 / Senior Lecturer £44,128 - £55,755
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
The School of Health and Social Care Professions is excited to invite applications for a Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, 1 FTE.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of our newly launched Occupational Therapy programmes, including the BSc and apprenticeship routes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to brand new programmes and lead the development and coordination of occupational therapy placements.
The post holder will work collaboratively with our practice partners, support the Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and have the opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to design, develop, innovate, and deliver clinical and theoretical teaching that supports learning and student attainment. The role requires someone with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of contemporary occupational therapy practice, drive, commitment, and a flair for sharing those attributes with our ambitious and highly capable students, as well as experience teaching in higher education or similar.
The University is committed to staff development, and you will be required to produce research outputs on an annual basis. You will receive support from a school that is committed to the development of research and scholarly activity.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
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All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Closing Date: 3 March 2025
Interview Date: W/C 10 March2025
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 successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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 University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
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Faculty/Directorate: Health and Social Care Professions
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Grade: G/H |
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Location: High Wycombe, with travel to other campuses as required
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Hours: 37 |
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Responsible to: Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
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Job Purpose:
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Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
- To design and deliver high quality, innovative and challenging learning experiences, using current theory and practice together in lively debate.
- To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including module leadership, curriculum development, personal tutoring, recruitment, assessment, review and evaluation.
- To contribute to the student experience – demonstrating an awareness of the need for ‘customer focus’ in respect of resolving issues.
- To coordinate student clinical placements.
- To conduct research and scholarly activity of relevance to the lecturing role and / or professional practice and aligns own research with teaching and learning.
- To engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context.
- To contribute to open days, school, college and partnership links and the promotional work of the department.
- To support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities.
- To deliver pastoral care and project supervision of students.
- To plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.
- To provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
- To engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences) relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
- To maintain and foster the high reputation of the University in practice partner settings.
- Any other such reasonable duties as required by the Discipline Lead, Head of School / Associate Head of School.
- Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
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Education, Qualifications & Training |
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First degree in a relevant field and HCPC registration |
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Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or commitment to undertake one |
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Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post |
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Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or commitment to work towards achieving HEA Fellow accreditation |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Delivering an excellent customer experience |
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Relevant teaching experience |
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Proven experience of working effectively within teams |
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Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development, and validation |
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Ability to, or experience of, conducting research focussed on publishable outcomes or to develop high quality knowledge exchange projects. |
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Module development experience |
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Experience coordinating student practice placements |
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Experience in caring for patients with complex needs, cross-boundary working and use of digital health technology |
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Ability to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working |
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Ability to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines |
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Skills |
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools |
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Effective presentation skills |
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Effective communication skills |
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Special Requirements |
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A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required |
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A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays or evenings) |
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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.
BBF (Top 3 key behavioural categories most applicable to the role)
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Engaging with the wider context
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Finding solutions
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Developing self and others
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