Physiotherapy Practice Educator

Join our Physiotherapy team at the University of Northampton Health and Rehabilitation Centre (HaRC) as a Practice Educator Physiotherapist. This unique role combines the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services with the supervision, teaching and assessment of Physiotherapy students undertaking clinical placements.

Working within an innovative clinical education environment, you will support students to develop the practical skills, clinical reasoning and professional behaviours required for physiotherapy practice. Alongside your educational responsibilities, you will manage your own clinical caseload, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for patients presenting with a range of conditions and contribute to specialist services, depending on individual clinical experience. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future physiotherapy workforce while delivering safe, effective and evidence-based patient care.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join the Health and Rehabilitation Centre (HaRC) at the University of Northampton as a Practice Educator. Working within a supportive team, and with a genuine interest in supporting learners, you will play a key role in developing the next generation of physiotherapists whilst managing your own clinical caseload and delivering safe, effective and evidence-based patient-centred care.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with students, patients, carers and colleagues. Confident working autonomously and managing competing priorities, you will demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, professionalism and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Experience of supporting students within a healthcare setting would be advantageous.

Essential Qualifications:
- BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy / MSc Physiotherapy (pre-reg)
- Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and a commitment to maintaining this through continuous professional development

Desirable Qualifications:
- A level 7 qualification in a related field (or working towards one) OR evidence of ongoing CPD in a related / specialist field

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences offers more than just a learning environment for students – the team is focused on improving the educational chances, health and wellbeing of people living and working across Northamptonshire. Our research aims to address inequalities through innovative interdisciplinary research, education and enterprise to improve the whole population's education, health and wellbeing.

The Health and Rehabilitation Centre (HaRC) provides high-quality health services for the local community while offering valuable practice-based learning opportunities for students. The Centre brings together affordable clinical care for patients, education for students and innovation, creating a unique environment where patients benefit from evidence-based care and students develop the skills required for contemporary healthcare practice.

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, the University is unable to offer sponsorship at this time.