Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy (2080)
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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 Esin.Turkaslan@bnu.ac.uk
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 People@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
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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.
Job Description
To be used in alignment with our Academic Charter and Career Pathways
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Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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College/Directorate: Health and Society
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Grade: H |
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Location: High Wycombe; Aylesbury, Uxbridge as appropriate, with travel to other campuses
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Responsible to: Associate Professor or designee
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Job Purpose:
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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
- Lead and deliver clinical education within the Primary Care Education Centre in partnership with the Primary Care Training Hub, supervising students in placement, supporting multidisciplinary learning, and strengthening links between academic programmes and primary care workforce development.
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
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview
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First degree in a relevant field |
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Doctoral level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience in field |
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Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow by Advance HE or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Expert knowledge and research in discipline/field |
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Track record of delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners achieving excellent student outcomes |
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Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship |
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Significant contribution to research active communities |
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Proven track record in delivering excellent student/customer experience |
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Active contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body |
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Experience of generating income or securing external project funding |
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Experience of doctoral research supervision, personal tutoring, mentoring or supporting continuing professional development |
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Skills |
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Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills* |
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools |
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Highly effective customer service skills |
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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) |
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*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
