Lecturer in Physiotherapy

University College Birmingham • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom • £38.25k - £42.88k / year • 1d ago

Shape the Future of Physiotherapy Education at a Modern, Forward-Thinking University

University College Birmingham is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Physiotherapy to join our growing School of Health. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant, learner-focused institution with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality health education that meets the needs of our students and the wider healthcare sector.

You will be joining a professional and supportive academic team currently achieving excellent outcomes, including NSS high student satisfaction and a national ranking of 22nd for Physiotherapy 2025. This success reflects the commitment, innovation, and collaborative spirit of the team—and we are looking for someone who shares these values to help us go even further.

As a member of the academic team, you will contribute to the design, delivery and assessment of physiotherapy modules across undergraduate and potentially postgraduate programmes. You will bring current clinical expertise, a student-centred approach, and a passion for collaborative, interprofessional education.

We welcome applicants with academic or clinical teaching experience and a desire to support students from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re an experienced lecturer or transitioning from clinical practice, we’ll support your development within our ambitious and supportive environment.

Benefits:

Generous allocation of annual leave
- 38 days’ paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions
  - Teachers’ Pension Scheme – 28.6%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date:

Sunday 17 August 2025

Standard Information:

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.

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£38,249 to £42,882 per annum : AC2