Physiotherapy Practice EducatorUniversity

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Job Description - Practice Educator - Physiotherapy.pdf

About the job

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Part time: 0.6FTE (22.2 hours per week)

Interview date: Week Commencing 7 December 2026

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. This exciting role combines the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services with the supervision, education and assessment of physiotherapy students undertaking clinical placements. 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.

Qualifications

Essential;

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.

Registration with the HCPC & CSP.

Desirable;

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

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.

We pride ourselves on our emphasis on participation and our interprofessional relationships. Our ability to draw on academic expertise from disciplines as diverse as education and psychology, as well as those more traditionally related to health and social care, means that we can consider real-world problems holistically.

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.

£39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rota