Senior Lecturer - Occupational Therapy bei Cardiff University

Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy  

We are seeking a full-time Senior Lecturer to join the Occupational Therapy team within the School of Healthcare Sciences. 

In this role, you will be supported to deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the development of our subject areas at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will have the opportunity to pursue research relevant to Occupational Therapy, enhancing the School’s overall research excellence. 

We are looking for someone with a passion for student-focused, innovative teaching and a strong background in education. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of conducting and publishing research in a relevant field. You should be well-organised, collaborative, and demonstrate leadership qualities. 

Applicants should hold a PhD (or equivalent), and possess relevant clinical expertise. Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential. An enhanced criminal records declaration will be required. 

The successful candidate will be supported to participate in the Cardiff University Education and Fellowship Programme which will give you with accreditation as a Higher Education Academy Fellow on completion of the programme.  
  
Informal enquiries are welcomed and may be directed to Steve Evans, Professional Accountability Lead (Occupational Therapy). Email: [email protected]  

This position is full-time (35 hours per week), is open-ended and is based at Heath Park. 
  
Salary:  £61,759 - £67,468 per annum (Grade 8).  Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.  
  
Date advert posted: Friday, 17 October 2025

Closing date: Sunday, 02 November 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  
  
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.  
  
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University  

JOB PURPOSE (for Teaching and Research post)  

To deliver research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the development and enhancement of the school’s education provision. 

To pursue research excellence and inspire others to do the same.  

To support students in developing key knowledge and skills at undergraduate and/ or postgraduate levels. 

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

Teaching   

• To deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the pedagogic development of the subject area. 

• To identify and lead opportunities for curriculum innovations and enhancements, including new modules and programmes, conducting programme evaluations, regular review of course content and materials. 

• To act as module leader ensuring delivery of teaching in line with current curricular requirements, developing and applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and material which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.  

• To undertake work associated with examinations, such as setting and marking assessments and providing student feedback.  

• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students, including supervising the work of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, the co-supervision of Postgraduate research students (PGR) and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required.  

Research  

• To undertake and lead research relevant to the field that contributes to the overall research excellence of the School. 

• Publish high quality publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. 

• To apply for external research funding to sustain research activities.  

• To participate in national and international conferences and seminar and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of one’s own research and develop research networks. 

• To participate in School and University research activities.  

Leadership  

• To provide academic leadership by co-ordinating the work of others to ensure areas of research/degree courses are organised and delivered effectively.  

• To be involved in the departmental level strategic planning and contribute to wider strategic planning processes in the University.  

• To provide opportunities for staff development aimed at improving skills and knowledge in research and learning and teaching. 

Other  

• To undertake and lead operational administrative responsibilities as requested by Head of School and senior management team  

• To engage effectively with professional, commercial and public sector organisations, and other academic institutions etc., regionally, nationally and internationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional, national, and international profile.  

• Any other duties not included above but consistent with the role. 

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision Our future, together - About - Cardiff University and is located in the beautiful and thriving capital city of Wales. For research Cardiff University ranks 11th in the UK for research impact with 90% of its research classified as world leading or internationally excellent Research - Cardiff University.  

The School of Healthcare Sciences is based on the Heath campus alongside the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and shares the site with the University Hospital of Wales, bringing together education, research and clinical teams. The School delivers pre-registration programmes for Adult, Child and Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging and Radiotherapy and Oncology. It has multidisciplinary postgraduate taught and research programmes.  

The School promotes health and wellbeing through world-class education and research. Our multidisciplinary provision ensures our students become skilled and innovative healthcare professionals committed to an ethos of evidence-based care across the UK and worldwide. Our portfolio of applied health and social care research has direct clinical impact, with specific strengths are in mental health, cancer and rehabilitation and physical activity.   

We have a strong collaborative approach to working with other Schools in the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences and across the whole University.  The College forms an ideal environment for health and biological research with six thematic research strengths covering Cancer; Development & Regenerative Biology; Infection, Inflammation & Immunity; Mechanisms of Living Systems; Mind, Brain & Neuroscience and Population Health.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename. 

Essential Criteria (Teaching and Research post)  
  
Qualifications and Education  

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area and relevant clinical experience. 

2. Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience.  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience  

3. Substantial teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level, demonstrating teaching innovation and course development and design.  

4. Proven ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the School’s teaching programmes.  

5. Established expertise and proven track record of research and/or relevant industrial experience with application to Occupational Therapy. 

6. Established national and growing international reputation within academic field, with proven record of publications in national and international journals and/or other research outputs.  

7. Proven record of contributing and leading successful research bids.  

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working  

8. Proven record of academic leadership  

9. The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.  

10. Excellent communication skills with the ability to disseminate complex and conceptual ideas clearly and confidently to others using high level skills and range of media. 

Desirable Criteria  

11. Evidence of collaborations with practice/ wider industry.  

12. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.   

13. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.  

14. Proven record of taking responsibility for academically related administration.