Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Part time permanent

Location: York

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 per annum (£24,411 to £29,983 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university located in the historic heart of York, and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the U.K. in recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunities through education and contributing our talents to create a fairer world and a more prosperous region. We are placing inspirational learning and impactful research at the centre of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

With nearly 50 years of excellence in Occupational Therapy education (established in 1977), the university is proud to be home to one of the UK’s most established and respected programmes. Occupational Therapy sits within the School of Health Sciences, a dynamic academic community offering a broad portfolio of pre-registration, accredited programmes, including Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. This rich blend of disciplines creates a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, providing excellent opportunities for interprofessional education that reflects the person-centred and patient-focused nature of contemporary healthcare. Staff and students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities designed to support innovative educational approaches and simulation-based learning.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our well-established academic team within the School of Health Sciences. The postholder will contribute across both the BSc and MSc Occupational Therapy programmes, playing a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of high‑quality Occupational Therapy education for the next generation of practitioners.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence curriculum development, inspire learners and contribute to a supportive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research and professional practice

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have contemporary knowledge and experience in occupational therapy and hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. A doctoral qualification is essential for the postholder to contribute meaningfully to teaching and learning and to research supervision across both pre-registration programmes.

For this senior lecturer role, experience as a senior teaching fellow, experience in programme development and leadership, or the ability to build external partnerships would be a significant advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Kerry Edwards, Associate Head: Head of Allied Health, k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk .

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a Test/Assessment.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

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We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.

Our Benefits Package

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We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
  
  

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Closing Date - Thursday 09 July 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 24 July 2026

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