Lecturer Physiotherapy in the Division of Dietetics, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography
Hours: 0.5 FTE 17.5 hours per week
Salary: Grade 8: £44,128 - £55,755 per annum/pro rata (with possible progression to £62,728 per annum/pro rata)
Fixed Term - Maternity Leave Cover: From 4 August 25 - 31 July 26
Teaching and Scholarship:
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Health Sciences at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and contribute to high-quality and transformative educational experiences for healthcare students in an innovative and high-tech learning environment. You will be part of a lively and committed team delivering and growing our portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the field of Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation. In addition, where relevant, you will have an opportunity to contribute to programmes across the Division, School and University.
The School delivers a breadth of professional programmes such as Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Dietetics, Therapeutic and Diagnostic Radiography, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapies, Speech and Hearing Science, Nursing and Paramedic Science. As such, we are in a unique position to develop opportunities for multi-professional and interdisciplinary learning, teaching and research.
To apply for this role, you must be registered with the HCPC, hold a degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy and a Postgraduate qualification in an area relevant to Physiotherapy. We are specifically looking for someone with knowledge and recent experience of contemporary cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice with experience of working with adults across a range of cardiorespiratory conditions including long term conditions and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. You must also have recent experience of undertaking student assessment and facilitating learning and teaching in physiotherapy/healthcare practice or a Higher Education context.
Please review the essential and desirable criteria.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Professor Jackie Waterfield, Head of Division; email
The closing date for this position is 23.59 on 25th May 2025
Online Interviews are scheduled for 16th June 2025
Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
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