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Background of department/role

The School of Allied and Public Health Professions is delighted to announce an exciting and unique opportunity for a motivated and dedicated healthcare professional to join our team as a Practice/Clinical Instructor in Occupational Therapy. This is a newly created role, offering the chance to contribute to both clinical practice and academia, making it an ideal opportunity for those in the early stages of their career, post-qualification, who are eager to explore the rewarding possibilities of education and clinical mentoring.

We are seeking qualified and passionate occupational therapists who are committed to fostering the development of future healthcare professionals. As a Practice Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students during their practice placements, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to ensure they gain the practical skills and experience necessary for their professional journey.
This role offers an exciting blend of hands-on clinical involvement and teaching, with a strong emphasis on nurturing and inspiring students to reach their full potential. You will be instrumental in helping them apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world clinical situations, thus bridging the gap between academic learning and professional practice.

Our team prides itself on creating a supportive and innovative environment, encouraging staff to engage in professional development and to explore new approaches to healthcare education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum and placement opportunities.

This is an ideal role for someone passionate about both clinical excellence and education, and it offers a fantastic platform to build a career in healthcare teaching and practice education. You will have the opportunity to influence the next generation of occupational therapists while growing and developing your own skills in a dynamic and multifaceted academic setting.
In this dynamic and multifaceted role, the successful candidate will be supporting students during their practice placements and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.

This role is ideally suited for a dedicated Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about combining clinical expertise with academic responsibilities. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the education and development of future professionals, while ensuring the highest standards in practice placement experiences. We are excited to welcome a passionate and forward-thinking individual to our team, someone who will motivate and lead the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

In this position, you will benefit from a varied and dynamic workload, providing flexibility and the chance to broaden your career horizons. We are committed to promoting education as a core element of your practice, and this role marks an exciting first step towards pursuing positions that involve teaching and research. You will become part of an engaged and collaborative learning community, with ample opportunities to explore your interests in academia while continuing to grow as a clinician.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is Flexible and connected (Academic & Student Facing) Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus

How to apply

Start date for applications: 27.8.24
Closing date for applications: 2.9.24
Interviews are to be held: Sept 2024

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Rebecca Sandys. (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05166

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.