We are looking for an experienced neurological physiotherapist, registered with the HCPC and a member of the CSP, with a passion for education to join the physiotherapy programme team within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton. You will contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of teaching within our highly valued pre-registration BSc and MSc Physiotherapy programmes.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for high-quality physiotherapy education and has a strong vision for how education and research can transform health care. You will have an appreciation of issues facing contemporary higher education, clinical practice and health services nationally.
This Senior Teaching Fellow (STF) role is on an education-led pathway (see job description attached). You will have or be working towards an MSc with clinical expertise in neurological physiotherapy and experience as a physiotherapy educator. If this is you, we would be pleased to hear from you.
The University of Southampton is one of the top 100 universities in the world. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. Health Sciences is an ambitious and successful school, ranked first in the UK for overall quality and research intensity, with 100% of our research and research environment judged as world leading (REF 2021). Physiotherapy at Southampton is currently ranked number 2 in the UK in the Guardian and Complete University Guide (2025). It is also a friendly and positive place to work. You will join a highly collegiate and professional team who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship, and support professional development.
The School of Health Sciences values diversity and equality and is open to a flexible working approach. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for teaching duties, we are open to a hybrid approach. Full consideration will be given to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have had career breaks. The University of Southampton is proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter and holds a silver award. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role, and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.
As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.
This post is offered on a part-time 0.2 FTE, fixed-term basis.
A Standard DBS check is required for this role.
For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Lindsay O’Connor (Physiotherapy Programme Lead) L.A.Oconnor@soton.ac.uk.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
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Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.