Long-arm Practice Placement Supervisor (Physiotherapy) (Term-Time Only, Fixed-Term)

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about education and committed to developing the next generation of professionals. Working as part of the university's physiotherapy team, you will provide high-quality support to students and practice partners, helping to ensure that students have a safe, effective and enriching practice learning experience.

A key element of the role will be providing long-arm supervision to students whilst they are on placement, primarily within care home settings, providing rehabilitation services for older people. This will involve maintaining regular contact with students and practice our care home practice learning partners. Responsibilities include; providing professional and educational support, monitoring student progress and wellbeing, providing assessment and feedback to students, and working collaboratively with practice colleagues to address any concerns or challenges that arise. You will act as an important link between the university and practice, fostering strong and constructive relationships with placement providers and ensuring that university requirements, professional standards and student learning needs are effectively integrated within the practice environment.

You will hold a BSc or MSc (pre-reg) in Physiotherapy and have current professional registration with the HCPC. Further you will have had experience working in rehabilitation services for older people and experience supporting and assessing students within a practice learning environment.  The role requires regular travel between multiple sites, often involving attendance at a different location each day. Applicants must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. The post holder must also be competent in the use of digital technologies, including Microsoft Teams, to participate effectively in online meetings and hybrid working arrangements.

For further information or the opportunity for an informal visit or discussion, please contact:

 Associate Head of Department, Rachael Bewes ([email protected])

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

More than just a job!  Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].