An exciting opportunity for a has arisen
for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to join
our forward-thinking and developing programme team, within the
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing.
The post holder will have the opportunity
to contribute to the development of the curriculum for our new
Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship programme. This
programme has been created in collaboration with local health and
social care providers to meet the needs of the local workforce,
while developing and shaping confident and competent Occupational
Therapists, able to meet the contemporary requirements of the
profession. It is an opportunity to inspire the future workforce.
The course is planned as blended delivery, with on-the-job
learning, in person teaching and learning on campus, online
delivery and use of the first class healthcare facilities at the
University.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of
teaching occupational therapy within Higher Education and/or in
practice, alongside experience in a clinical setting within one
or more areas of occupational therapy practice and the ability to
contribute to other non-specialism-specific areas, such as
leadership and research. They will be passionate about the
impact of an occupational therapist.
The post holder will also have the
opportunity to contribute to teaching and learning across the
wider department and faculty. The post requires a collaborative
approach, both internally and externally, including working
closely with our employer partners in the development and
delivery of the Degree Apprenticeship. There will be
opportunities to contribute to recruitment, development of
contemporary practice-based-learning experiences and learner
support.
The successful candidate will need to be
registered as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care
Professions Council (HCPC).
The Occupational Therapy Degree
Apprenticeship programme is led by a Programme Lead supported by
an Academic Head of Department for Allied Health Professions,
Social Work and Sport, and a Deputy Head of Department for Allied
Health Professions. The department offers several other
programmes which align well with occupational therapy, including
Social Work Apprenticeships, direct entry Physiotherapy and also
Nutrition and Dietetics, resulting in opportunities for
inter-professional teaching and learning.
If you are an experienced academic wanting
to develop your career, or a clinician looking to enhance the
education pillar of practice and contribute to the development of
the future health and social care workforce, we would love to
hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact
Mandy Pike, Academic Head of Department for Allied Health
Professions, Social Work and Sport via email amanda.pike@winchester.ac.uk
As an employee at the University of
Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development.
You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support
including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday entitlement of 35 days per
year - Hybrid working policy
- Discounts at many retailers, restaurants
and entertainment - Free wellbeing events including weekly
exercise classes - Contributory pension scheme
- On site gym and sports facilities
Closing Date: 7
August 2025
Interview Date:
1 September 2025
To educate, to
advance knowledge and to serve the common good.
- Package: Full time, Part-time, or secondment will be considered
