Lecturer in Physiotherapy

Leeds Beckett University - School of Health

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic colleague with a primary focus on cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Experience of wider physiotherapy and research disciplines would be favourable. This should be someone who shares our passion for high-quality physiotherapy education and has a strong vision for how education and research can transform health care.

The successful candidate will be a registered physiotherapist with the HCPC and have current or recent experience as an evidence-based clinical practitioner in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and rehabilitation. You should have a strong professional profile that complements the team and be interested in research and/or evidence-based practice. Ideally you should have a postgraduate qualification.

The School of Health offers a wide portfolio of professional courses in health and social care. For more information see https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/school-of-health/

The role will lie within the Subject group of ‘Rehabilitation and Health Professions’ which provides undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration education on a breadth of courses. See https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/school-of-health/rehabilitation-and-health-professions/

Our teaching facilities have been expanded with a focus on simulated learning with a new multi-million pound new Clinical and Multiprofessional Skills Suite which has two ten-bed hospital wards, a three-bedded hospital simulation space housing three simulation manikins and a purpose built living suite for simulation and practice in a home-like environment, among other resources.

About you

For this post you will have:

• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality curricula and programmes
• Excellent team skills
• Current or recent teaching experience in clinical settings and/ or Higher Education.
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary working
• An active interest in research and/or service development

What we can offer you

• A passionate, committed and supportiveteaching team that supports each other
• Structured development and training from the University’s ‘People and Organisational Development’ team and the ‘Centre for Learning & Teaching’ team. See https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/teachlearn/
• Support networks from any of the eight different ‘Research Centres’ or ‘Research Groups’ within the School of Health or others from the wider University. See https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/school-of-health/research/
• A city-based campus just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Leeds
• A breadth of staff benefits

For an informal discussion, please contact the Head of Subject Dr James Milligan j.g.milligan@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 (23:59)Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

For more information and to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.