Learning and Teaching Fellow in Occupational Therapy at University of Salford

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?

Do you want help shape the future occupational therapy and allied health workforce?

Then come and join us and be unstoppable at the University of Salford!

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking occupational therapist as a teaching and learning fellow, for a fixed term contract of 6 months at 0.5FTE. The role will focus on teaching, supporting student learning and assessment of student work with a particular focus on new and emerging areas of practice.

Why Salford?

Our School of Health & Society is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery, social work and allied health professional education programmes in the UK, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates with real work experience. Our occupational therapy team work together to develop excellent student education opportunities. Joining the team will mean you will:

• be mentored and supported to develop your teaching and learning skills
• be given opportunities to apply and develop a range of skills to contribute to the research and enterprise profile of the directorate.
• be part of a talented, interdisciplinary team, that are committed to providing the best student experience and working environment.
• play a part in shaping the future workforce.

We are proud of our diverse student population, and it is important for us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is important to us that our students see themselves reflected in those who teach them, and that higher education is a place where they can thrive. We therefore welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

This is a six-month contract at 0.5FTE; the salary scale is £37,100- £44,263 per annum pro-rata. We are open to conversations about flexible working, as well as secondment from local employing organisations. Why not get in touch and find out more? For an informal discussion about the role please contact Bethan Collins, Head of Occupational Therapy b.collins2@salford.ac.uk. Interviews will take place on 7th /8th August, 2023.