Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Occupational Therapy (2097)

Full-Time (1FTE) - Permanent - High Wycombe Campus

Salary: Lecturer - £38,784 - £43,482

Salary: Senior Lecturer - £44,746 - £56,535

We’re not trying to fit in with the higher education status quo. We’re challenging it. We’re doing things differently - because our students, our staff, and our world need us to.

So this is an exciting moment to join us. We’re boldly reimagining what a university can be: a place rooted in social mobility, a community where difference is celebrated, and an institution that empowers people to become more than they thought possible.

Job Description

The College of Health and Society invites applications for a 1FTE Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to join our expanding Occupational Therapy team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery, leadership and continued enhancement of our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programmes, including the Direct Entry, Degree Apprenticeship and Foundation Year pathways. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the programmes and helping shape the future of occupational therapy education at Buckinghamshire New University.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, academic colleagues and a wide range of practice partners to design, develop and deliver high-quality clinical and theoretical teaching that promotes student engagement, achievement and an outstanding learning experience. You will contribute to module leadership and delivery, assessment and feedback, personal tutoring, simulation-based learning, curriculum development, programme enhancement and quality assurance, ensuring students are well prepared for contemporary occupational therapy practice.

The role also includes supporting the development, coordination and quality assurance of practice placements, working closely with employers, apprenticeship partners and practice educators to develop and maintain high-quality placement opportunities across a range of health, social care, education, voluntary and independent sector settings.

Applicants should have current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist (or have commenced the HCPC registration process if applying internationally), together with up-to-date knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy practice. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and collaborative working skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving higher education environment. Experience of teaching in higher education or a comparable educational setting is desirable. The University is committed to supporting staff development, research, scholarship and professional development, offering excellent opportunities for career progression.

What We Offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme
• free gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

For further information about this role please contact Kalimah Ibrahiim

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

If you’re considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.

Closing Date:

25th October 2026

Interview Date:

w/c 2nd November 2026

Applicants must hold current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist or, where applying from overseas, have already commenced the HCPC registration process and be eligible to practise in the UK before taking up the post. Evidence of HCPC registration, or progress towards registration, will be required prior to appointment.

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.

If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

College/Directorate

Health and Society

Grade

G

Location

High Wycombe with travel to other campuses as appropriate

Responsible to

Associate Professor & Cluster Lead

Job Purpose

• Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
• Teach and support students by adopting a learner-centred approach, delivering a first-class student experience
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Research and Knowledge Exchange

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Engage in doctoral supervision
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.
• Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
• Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance.
• Participate in funded educational projects as required

Leadership And Academic Citizenship

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics to improve student experience and outcomes
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
• Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality.
• Contribute to income generation
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

Other

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g. the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices
• To design and deliver high quality, innovative and challenging learning experiences, using current theory and practice together in lively debate
• To undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including module leadership, curriculum development, personal tutoring, recruitment, assessment, review and evaluation
• To contribute to the student experience - demonstrating an awareness of the need for ‘customer focus’ in respect of resolving issues
• To coordinate student practice placements
• To engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required by the Associate Professor & Cluster Lead

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application T = Test/Presentation I = Interview

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

First degree in Occupational Therapy

A

HCPC registration

A

Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field

A/I

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within agreed timeframe

A

Knowledge & Experience

Expert knowledge in discipline/field

A/I

Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners

A/I

Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship

A/I

Contribution to research active communities

A/I

Delivering excellent student/customer experience

A/I

Contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body

A/I

Knowledge/experience of income generation OR funded projects

A/I

Experience of research supervision, personal tutoring or personal development

A/I

Relevant teaching experience

A/I

Proven experience of working effectively within teams

A/I

Proven experience in dealing with students at HE level, writing teaching plans, course and programme management, curriculum development and validation

A/I

Module development experience

A/I

Experience coordinating student practice placements

A/I

Experience in caring for patients with complex needs, cross-boundary working and use of digital health technology

A/I

Ability to demonstrate both independent self-management and team working

A/I

Ability to work with competing priorities and to tight deadlines

A/I

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving higher education environment, managing competing priorities and responding positively to changing programme and organisational needs while maintaining high standards of professionalism and student support

A/I

Skills

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