University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. 

Faculty

The Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Bradford prepares students for careers across healthcare, social care, and related professions through a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is recognised for its strong focus on employability, research-informed teaching, and professional practice.  

The faculty comprises three schools: Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work; Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership; and Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences. 

Physiotherapy is within the School of Allied Health Professions Midwifery and Social Work. Physiotherapy has a long history at Bradford and has been at the forefront of delivering an award winning University Clinic and First Contact Practitioner education. We work in close collaboration with partners in the NHS, private and voluntary sectors to provide students with exceptional placement experience.  

What you will be doing:

• Developing and delivering pre-registration physiotherapy teaching seminar and practical sessions.
• Working within the programme teams to support learners in university and on placement. 
• Contributing to the delivery and development of the physiotherapy clinic.
• Contributing to school and college outreach and in-reach events and student recruitment

Qualifications/ experience:

• HCPC registered physiotherapist is essential.
• Experience of teaching and assessing students in practice-based or education settings.
• Experience of supporting individuals from diverse populations  

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Dr Lorna Campbell, Head of Department via l.a.campbell@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 233065

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

In the physiotherapy team we would welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups, including BAME and LGBTQ+.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.