Who we are
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Part Time £27,862 to £35,446 pa, inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Life and Health Sciences Rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Ranking top three in London for Student Satisfaction, whilst also being jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.
The School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton has increasingly established a reputation for quality and innovation for healthcare education since 2019. We have been commended for shifting the focus of healthcare education to better meet the needs of the future healthcare workforce, and the School proudly boasts one of the fastest growing healthcare education portfolios in the UK.
This appointment comes at a significant phase of development as we expand our allied health provision in healthcare and health science. Our programmes are supported by an active research environment, strong commitment to evidence-informed education, and high-quality clinical suites and laboratories.
The Role
We are recruiting on a full or part time basis, to join our expanding team. This is an exciting time to join the team as we expand physiotherapy at Roehampton. We continue to develop close links with practice as we teach and support the next generation of clinicians into the profession through applied and evidence-based learning experiences.
We are particularly interested in practitioners with experience in neurology, pelvic health, pediatrics or social care. Furthermore, we are interested in those with experience in academia looking for a new challenge in an evolving team with the opportunity for development and impact, and with experience of apprenticeships.
The successful candidate will have skills and experience working in contemporary practice as well as experience of supporting students as they prepare students for practice placement assisting as a placement link tutor.
Key responsibilities will include
- Delivering teaching that encompasses employer and skills-led experiential learning and professional development
- Engaging in high-quality teaching and learning, supporting an excellent student experience and environment for development and success.
- Contributing to curriculum development to ensure that the University’s education portfolio is innovative, attractive, and supports students from induction to employment
- Contributing to practice based learning and clinical placement provision to ensure learners are fit for professional practice in their field, utilising external networks
The successful candidate will have skills and experience in
- A demonstrable commitment to research-led or research-informed teaching
- Effective planning and delivery skills in high-quality, supportive teaching
- A strong understanding of disciplines closely aligned with Physiotherapy
- Professional accreditation with HCPC
- Preferable experience in academia
To learn more about this post and for an informal conversation please contact Head of Physiotherapy, Dr. Rachel Chan.
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. Academic staff have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.
The closing date for completed applications is 19 July 2026
It is expected that interviews will be held on 19 August 2026
£27,862 to £35,446 pa, inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
