Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways

 

Job Title:  Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
College/Directorate:  Health and Society	Grade: G
Location:  High Wycombe with travel to other campuses as appropriate
Responsible to:   Associate Professor & Cluster Lead
Job Purpose:    Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Research and Knowledge Exchange:

 

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Engage in doctoral supervision
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact 
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.

• Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

 

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

 

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
• Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required

 

Leadership and Academic Citizenship:

 

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
• Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

 

Other

 

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media
• 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
• 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 practice placements
• To engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required by th e Associate Professor & Cluster Lead

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application     T = Test/Presentation     I = Interview         

 

Education, Qualifications & Training	Means of Testing
First degree in Occupational Therapy	A
HCPC registration	A
Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field	A/I
Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within agreed timeframe	A
Knowledge & Experience
Expert knowledge in discipline/field	A/I
Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners	A/I
Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship	A/I
Contribution to research active communities	A/I
Delivering excellent student/customer experience	A/I
Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body	A/I
Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects	A/I
Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development	A/I
Relevant teaching experience	A/I
Proven experience of working effectively within teams	A/I
Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation	A/I
Module development experience	A/I
Experience coordinating student practice placements	A/I
Experience in caring for patients with complex needs, cross-boundary working and use of digital health technology	A/I
Ability to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working	A/I
Ability to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines	A/I
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving higher education environment, managing competing priorities and responding positively to changing programme and organisational needs while maintaining high standards of professionalism and student support	A/I
Skills
Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*	I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools	A/I
Highly effective customer service skills	A/I
Effective communication skills	A/I
Excellent organisational and time management skills	I
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required	A/I
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays and/or evenings)	A/I

 

*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview

BEHAVIOURAL INDICATORS

 

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:

 

Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal

Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in

order to improve customer services.

 

Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. 

Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways

 

Job Title:  Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
College/Directorate:  Health and Society	Grade: H
Location:  High Wycombe, with travel to other campuses as appropriate
Responsible to:   Associate Professor & Cluster Lead
Job Purpose:    Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities Lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity, contributing to the wider work of the College or wider University Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Research and Knowledge Exchange:

 

• Conduct effective research and scholarly activity, generate income and align own research with teaching and learning to generate excelled student outcomes
• Collaborate and engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Engage in effective doctoral supervision and develop early career research
• Contribute significantly to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact and student outcomes
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake collaborative research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.

• Significantly contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

 

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

 

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery, development, and quality
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
• Contribute to the development and leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
• Make significant contribution to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme planning, design, and development including use of innovative digital technology to enhance learning
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
• Regularly engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance and enhances student outcomes
• Secure external funding for educational projects

 

Leadership and Academic Citizenship:

 

• Achieve growth by increasing student recruitment
• Significant participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics
• Impactful development of others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
• Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including impactful participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
• Contribute to knowledge and practice through engaging with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality
• Lead income generation initiatives
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a significant contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

 

Other

 

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College
• Act as a valued commentator or contributor to media
• 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
• 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 practice placements
• To engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required by the Associate Professor & Cluster Lead

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application     T = Test/Presentation     I = Interview         

 

Education, Qualifications & Training	Means of Testing
First degree in a relevant field	A
HCPC registration	A
Doctoral level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience in field	A
Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow by Advance HE or evidenced commitment to achieving within agreed timeframe	A
Evidence of recent scholarship and/or continuing professional development relevant to the post	A
Knowledge & Experience
Expert knowledge and research in discipline/field	A/I
Track record of delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners achieving excellent student outcomes	A/I
Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship	A/I
Significant contribution to research active communities	A/I
Proven track record in delivering excellent student/customer experience	A/I
Active contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body	A/I
Experience of generating income or securing external project funding	A/I
Experience of doctoral research supervision, personal tutoring, mentoring or supporting continuing professional development	A/I
Relevant teaching experience	A/I
Proven experience of working effectively within teams	A/I
Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation	A/I
Module development experience	A/I
Experience coordinating student practice placements	A/I
Experience in caring for patients with complex needs, cross-boundary working and use of digital health technology	A/I
Ability to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working	A/I
Ability to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines	A/I
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving higher education environment, managing competing priorities and responding positively to changing programme and organisational needs while maintaining high standards of professionalism and student support	A/I
Skills
Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*	I
Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools	A/I
Highly effective customer service skills	A/I
Effective communication skills	A/I
Excellent organisational and time management skills	I
Special Requirements
A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required	A/I
A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays and/or evenings)	A/I

 

*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview

 

Behavioural INDICATORS

 

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:

Delivering Excellent Service

Engaging with the Wider Context

Working Together