Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Ref: ATS1337
Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.
The School of Health Sciences is committed to developing new opportunities for allied health professional, nursing and midwifery colleagues to develop their careers within the University sector.
At an exciting time of growth and development, we are seeking to appoint to a new Lecturer in Occupational Therapy post. This post will provide a supportive context for development and the opportunity to strengthen experience and knowledge of learning and teaching, innovation and research.
You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching in anatomy, physiology and acute physical practice within the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration occupational therapy programmes; demonstrate a commitment to academic and professional development, with aspirations to undertake doctoral study within one of five themes: end of life care; ageing and dementia; neurorehabilitation; mental health; social care; and, in time, transition to a research-focused academic role.
You will hold a current HCPC registration as in occupational therapist and have a first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, with experience of undergraduate teaching and student assessment.
We warmly invite you to join a supportive, vibrant and committed academic community with a shared goal to deliver first class education within a strong multidisciplinary community of learning.
As well as encouraging and guiding the development of our learners, you will also be provided with opportunities for self-development through active academic mentorship, team working, peer learning and a strong collegial approach to scholarly and research activity.
The School is committed to inclusive, responsive, interprofessional education and research, and to working collaboratively with a range of regional, national and international external partners, professions and organisations to achieve the strategic goals of the School, University and the wider health and social care community.
This full-time post is available from 2 March 2026 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working, considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 2 February 2026
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristics of race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic), and sex (male), for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the School. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.