Internal Redeployment Only - Lecturer - Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University

Please note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.

Internal Redeployment Only - Lecturer Occupational Therapy 

We are seeking a full-time 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 education programmes. You will support students to develop key skills at undergraduate and/ or postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will pursue excellence in teaching and scholarship. 

We are looking for someone with a passion for student-focused, innovative teaching. You should be well-organised, collaborative, and demonstrate leadership qualities. 

Applicants should hold a postgraduate degree at PhD level, 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. 

As part of their probation individuals 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 post is offered at Grade 6 or Grade 7,  is full-time (35 hours per week) and is open-ended. The post is based at Heath Park.  

When applying for this vacancy, please indicate the Grade you wish to apply for.  

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6) or £51,753 - £56,535 per annum (Grade 7).  Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. 
 
Closing date: Wednesday, 8 October 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. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Contribute to the facilitation of learning and scholarship activities within the undergraduate and post-qualification provision within the School, including the development, delivery, assessment and evaluation of modules/programmes.  Offer support to students via the personal tutee system, supervise students’ research projects and to carry out administrative duties within the work area as required. To pursue excellence in teaching and scholarship/research and to inspire others to do the same. 
 
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Teaching 

• Design and deliver teaching on the Occupational Therapy and other relevant programmes as part of a module team and lead modules. 

Grade 7: independently contribute to module and course development and lead modules 

• Inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students under the guidance of a mentor / module leader and develop skills in assessment methods and in providing constructive feedback to students.  

• Supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Masters students and the co-supervision of Postgraduate Research students. 

Grade 7: Acts as a PGR progress review panel member as required 

• Supply pastoral care through both acting as a Personal Tutor and providing support and guidance to students, building and establishing trust. 

Scholarship  

• Contribute to scholarship in the area of work through participation in conferences, seminars and other academic and professional forums to disseminate the results of individual scholarship. 

• Engage in scholarly activity through journal articles and/or outputs which advance knowledge within the area of work. 

• Contribute to scholarship through interdisciplinary working with individuals and teams within, and external to, the wider university community. 

• Carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with assessments (setting and marking papers and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, and participation in committee work. 

Other 

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally 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 and national profile. 

• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance in the role of lecturer. 

• To mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development. 

• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world. 

• Perform other duties which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role. 

• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity 

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties. 

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.  

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.  

Essential Criteria 

Qualifications and Education 

1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level or above in a related subject area and a registrable qualification in Occupational Therapy. 

Grade 7 - Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or relevant experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

2. Evidence of continuing professional development and a growing portfolio of scholarship. 

3. Teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level (may include practice education) significant experience at Grade 7 

Grade 7: Growing National reputation within academic field 

4. Demonstrate specialist knowledge and an understanding of current advancements, disseminating this within occupational therapy. 

5. Ability to design, deliver and continuously develop modules across the School’s teaching programmes or provide evidence of undertaking similar skills in practice. 

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working 

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

7. 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. 
    
   Grade 7 - Ability to act as module leader and co-ordinate with others to ensure student needs and expectations are met. 

Other 

8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work.  

Desirable Criteria 

1. Proven ability to work without close supervision. 

2. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of an organisation. 

3. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.