Sport, Health and Applied Science

Salary band: K, spine point 45 - 46
Salary: £51,630 - £53,174
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent 

The Faculty of Sport, Health and Applied Science seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Physiotherapist with an educational background for the HPCP accredited MSc (pre – registration) degree in Physiotherapy.

Applicants are encouraged from individuals wishing to lead and manage the programme, joining a small team of experienced and dedicated physiotherapists and other health care staff.

You will be joining a thriving Faculty at an exciting time in the growth and development of health related programmes. We are planning on expanding the provision of programmes within this area and you will be asked to contribute to the curriculum and development of a new undergraduate programme in physiotherapy. We are keen to consider innovative and creative models for the delivery of learning, teaching and assessment of programmes in this field.

You will also contribute to teaching and assessment and make a contribution to the research and/or knowledge transfer activities of the Faculty. You will be required to provide pastoral support for students. At St Mary’s you will be encouraged to nurture and educate our students, preparing them to be ready to meet the challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high quality academic and professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed.

St Mary’s provides an inspiring and welcoming environment and has a strong, supportive community. The University is proud of the support it gives to its students, and the support is underpinned by the provision of teaching that is student-focused with a strong emphasis on skills and character development.

The Faculty is an internationally recognised centre with expertise and resources in sport, health and exercise sciences, including well established undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, nutrition, exercise and health, sports science, coaching and sports psychology. We are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards.

The University is one of London’s top-performing sports institutions. Our new £8.5m sports centre was home to athletes from ten teams during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Today, it is a regular training ground for many international athletes.

A relevant first degree, postgraduate qualification and registration as a Physiotherapist (HCPC) are essential. A PhD is desirable. Relevant experience in Neurology or cardio-respiratory care and ability to contribute to areas such as long term conditions, ageing/mental health, dementia and public health is desirable.

For further information about the role and for details of how to apply, please click here 
 
Interested parties are invited to contact the Head of Department - Health Sciences Gill Horgan (gill.horgan@stmarys.ac.uk) 02082404064

Closing Date: 28 January 2019 at 23:59

Interviews are likely to be held on: 11 February 2019