University of Leicester 
Leicester, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Leicester seeks an experienced neurological physiotherapist for a teaching-focused Lecturer position in the School of Healthcare. Based in Leicester, United Kingdom, this role involves delivering research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes. Responsibilities include conducting lectures, seminars, and tutorials, providing assessment feedback, and supporting students during clinical practice placements. The appointee will contribute to curriculum development, embed sustainable development goals, and collaborate with external partners on strategy, outreach, and admissions. Key requirements include registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, membership in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and substantial professional experience in neurological physiotherapy. A relevant degree at 2:1 or above is essential, along with Fellowship of Advance HE or equivalent. The salary ranges from £46,970 to £57,666 per annum.
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Project Description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced neurological physiotherapist to join the School of Healthcare as a Lecturer in Neurological Physiotherapy. In this teaching-focused role, you will undertake research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes, contributing to an excellent and inclusive student experience. You will deliver teaching through lectures, seminars, tutorials and other appropriate methods, provide timely assessment and feedback, and support students during practice education, which may include activity within clinical environments.
You will contribute to the development, review and delivery of innovative programmes that embed key skills and sustainable development goals. Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners, you will help shape teaching strategy, support placement activity, employability, outreach, admissions and open days, and contribute to external assessment and review by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council. You will also develop a profile in pedagogical or disciplinary research, contribute to public engagement and enterprise, and represent the School and University through appropriate committees, reviews and professional networks.
About you
You will be a qualified physiotherapist with a relevant degree at 2:1 or above, substantial professional experience in neurological physiotherapy and a strong understanding of UK healthcare systems. You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, providing your membership number within your application. You will have experience of teaching Physiotherapy, supervising students on placement and contributing to the leadership and development of learning and teaching. Fellowship of Advance HE, or an equivalent accredited teaching qualification, is required, although applicants who are committed to obtaining an accredited qualification within an agreed period following appointment will also be considered
You will be an effective and inclusive educator with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively, you will bring the organisational skills needed to plan and deliver programmes of work, develop engaging learning resources, support students pastorally and coach or mentor others. Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, workplace research, curriculum enhancement or scholarship in the discipline would be advantageous, as would a relevant master’s degree or PhD, or progress towards one.
Additional information
For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Gault on sarah.gault@leicester.ac.uk
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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