Lecturer in Physiotherapy
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,254 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1315-25 |
Summary
By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.
About the role:
We are seeking an Lecturer in Physiotherapy to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality physiotherapy education within the School of Health, Social Work and Sport.
The successful candidate will play a key role in course management, teaching, research, and scholarly activity, working collaboratively with course leaders to design and implement innovative physiotherapy programmes that prepare graduates for contemporary practice.
About you:
We welcome applications from Physiotherapy professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education. With strong academic and clinical expertise, you will bring creativity and vision to course design and teaching.
You will need an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy along with a registration with HCPC and CSP together with relevant professional experience.
We welcome applicants with a strong interest in research and scholarly activity. Whether you are an early-career researcher or have an established portfolio, you will be encouraged to pursue your interests and contribute to our Allied Health Research Unit’s international research profile. You will have the opportunity to supervise student research projects, collaborate with colleagues, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
About the role:
We are seeking an Lecturer in Physiotherapy to contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality physiotherapy education within the School of Health, Social Work and Sport.
The successful candidate will play a key role in course management, teaching, research, and scholarly activity, working collaboratively with course leaders to design and implement innovative physiotherapy programmes that prepare graduates for contemporary practice.
About you:
We welcome applications from Physiotherapy professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education. With strong academic and clinical expertise, you will bring creativity and vision to course design and teaching.
You will need an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy along with a registration with HCPC and CSP together with relevant professional experience.
We welcome applicants with a strong interest in research and scholarly activity. Whether you are an early-career researcher or have an established portfolio, you will be encouraged to pursue your interests and contribute to our Allied Health Research Unit’s international research profile. You will have the opportunity to supervise student research projects, collaborate with colleagues, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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