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Associate Professor in Interprofessional Education Sub Department Department of Nursing Location St Johns Campus Salary £57,422 to £66,537 per annum Post Type Full Time Contract Type Permanent Closing Date Wednesday 18 February 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 10 March 2026 Reference SN2601 About Us The University of Worcester is a forward-thinking institution with a strong reputation for teaching excellence, research impact, and an inclusive culture. Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities through education, research, and collaboration. The Role We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our team as Associate Professor of Interprofessional Education (IPE). This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of collaborative healthcare education and research. You will provide strategic leadership and discipline-specific expertise across interprofessional education, supporting the development and delivery of innovative, employment-focused programmes that prepare students for effective team-based practice. You will champion high-quality IPE initiatives underpinned by research and scholarship, with a particular focus on skills, simulation, and practice learning. Working with external partners, including NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards, and the voluntary sector, you will ensure our programmes and research make a real-world impact. In addition to research leadership, you will make a significant contribution to School leadership , supporting strategic initiatives and mentoring colleagues. You will also play a key role in advancing learning and teaching , ensuring our programmes are engaging, research-informed, and aligned with professional standards. Key Responsibilities • Provide academic leadership and role modelling within and across programme areas. - Lead and advance research and knowledge exchange activities in inter-professional education. - Develop and secure major research funding bids. - Supervise doctoral students and mentor colleagues across the research career pathway. - Contribute to innovative teaching and curriculum development at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. - Drive the development of skills, simulation, and practice learning initiatives. - Engage with health and social care partners to translate research into policy and practice. - Lead specified initiatives at School, College, or University level. About You We are looking for a dynamic academic with: • A strong track record of internationally excellent research in inter-professional education or related fields. - Experience of leading research projects and securing external funding. - A commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. - Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. - A passion for developing future health professionals through research-informed teaching. What We Offer • Annual incremental increase up to £66,537, with the opportunity to progress to £70,579, subject to performance and the university reward scheme - 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) - Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing - Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme - In-house training and development support - A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lecturer in Physiotherapy Sub Department Department of Allied Health Location Severn Campus Salary £38,784 to £43,482 Post Type Full Time Contract Type Permanent Closing Date Sunday 15 February 2026 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference SHW2603 We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join the Department of Allied Health in the School of Health and Wellbeing. You will join a friendly and supportive team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, and dieticians, who play key roles in the delivery and ongoing development of the courses in the Department. You should also expect to be actively involved in curriculum development and design, creatively considering teaching and learning within a dynamic team. Responsibilities for the post will include leading modules and teaching on the Physiotherapy course, especially (but not exclusively) relating to neurology, MSK rehabilitation, cardiovascular, and respiratory practice across all 3 years. We expect and encourage all staff to participate in a variety of modules in physiotherapy and other disciplines at foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels where relevant. All our staff work as an inter-professional team, teaching collaboratively across shared and profession-specific modules at all academic levels, and you will be expected to share this philosophy. As a student-centred, inclusive university, your role will include being a Personal and Academic Tutor, supporting and encouraging students to achieve their potential. You will also supervise students with their dissertations and participate in admissions and recruitment events where we work collaboratively with our colleagues in IMPACT, the university service-user group, who support teaching, recruitment, and curriculum development. In addition, the post holder will be expected to play an active role within the School, which may include involvement in the delivery of CPD activity across a range of programmes. All staff are expected to engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance their own professional and academic development. Candidates are expected to highlight their areas of expertise in practice and how they intend to further this through scholarship and research. Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and asked to deliver a 15 minute teaching session , followed by 5 minutes of questions . The teaching session should address the topic Understanding Pain: From Acute to Chronic , aimed at Level 5 students . The Chair of the teaching session panel will provide structured feedback on the presentation to the subsequent interview panel. Background The School of Allied Health and Community offers courses ranging from foundation degrees in various specialities of health and social care to BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Dietetics and Social Work, and Master's level study in a number of disciplines related to Health and Social Care. The School is also developing a range of new CPD provision. The wider College of Health, Life and Environmental Science has an exceptional reputation for excellence, and the appointee will further develop the quality of our provision through strong collaboration with our practice partners. What's in it for you? • Annual incremental increase up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 - 47 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) - Access to our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing - Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme - In-house training and development support - A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment For this role, full-time and part-time (0.8) will be considered. Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK. Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities) x2 Sub Department Department of Nursing Location St Johns Campus Salary £38,784 to £56,535 per annum Post Type Full Time Contract Type Permanent Closing Date Sunday 22 March 2026 Interview Date See advert Reference SN2604 This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional and experienced nurse, with evidence of excellent professional and educational practice, to join a team of enthusiastic and committed staff within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The post holder will work closely with practice and university colleagues to develop the discipline of mental health nursing through strong collaborative partnerships and contribute to transformational agendas reflecting the diverse and challenging nature of health and social care. Our desire as an academic community is to develop critical, competent and compassionate practitioners who can make a positive contribution to and impact upon nursing practice. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience or practice in learning disability nursing also. The School sits within the College of Health, Life and Environmental Science and benefits greatly from two outstanding research centres; the University of Worcester is home to the Association for Dementia Studies, which makes a national and international contribution to building evidence-based practical ways of working with people living with dementia and their families. In addition, the Mood Disorders Research Centre focuses on investigations of bipolar disorder and other related affective and psychotic illnesses. By providing expert knowledge, the post holder will be expected to teach and lead agreed modules, assess students, supervise undergraduate research studies, and engage in curriculum development. Staff within the School contribute to all of our NMC approved programmes and it is essential that the appointee is able to adopt a flexible approach to the subjects they teach. This interview process will take place in two parts: • On-site teaching session: Friday 10th April - Candidates that are successful following the teaching session will then be invited for a remote interview: Thursday 16th April What's in it for you? • Annual incremental increase for Lecturer up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 and for Senior Lecturer £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759, subject to performance and the university reward scheme - 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) - Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing - Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme - In-house training and development support - A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you, please visit the UK Government website. We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels. TPBN1_UKTJ

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We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don’t need research experience.

We’re Britain’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll be the face of our health research.

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We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don’t need research experience.

A leading research organization in Greater London is seeking a Data Processor to manage data operational tasks and contribute to successful research project delivery.

We’re Britain’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll be the face of our health research.

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don’t need research experience.

A leading social research organization in Greater London seeks a Senior Statistician to lead complex survey methodologies and perform advanced data analyses. The role involves developing innovative statistical approaches and providing expert advice to researchers and clients. Ideal candidates will h

Advise researchers and customers on statistical and methodological issues with support from other statisticians. Contribute to research and technical reports with support from other statisticians (where appropriate).

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A leading social research organization is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to collect health data from participants in their homes.

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don't need research experience.

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don’t need research experience.

Demonstrable experience working in survey research; for example, in social/market research, government, other public/voluntary sector, or academia. Be part of the tendering process for research projects - both contributing to Research Proposals and being a member of the team for tendering interviews

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The right candidate will have proven experience of health and social care services research, and reach into the health and care system, as well as sound knowledge of research and development in the field of health, public health and social care. This role is accountable to the Deputy Director of Res

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We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don’t need research experience.

A leading social research organization in the UK is seeking a Field Sales Rep to conduct research interviews in the community. This is a unique opportunity to engage with people and contribute to vital research that influences positive changes in society.

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You’ll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don’t need research experience.

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You don’t need research experience. You will visit people in their homes to conduct vital research interviews on important topics such as health, housing and transport.

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A prominent social research organization in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to collect health data from participants in their homes.

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. You'll visit people in their homes to carry out vital research interviews on important topics like health, housing and transport. You don't need research experience.

A leading social research organization in the UK is seeking a Field Sales Rep in Brighton to conduct research interviews in people's homes.

A leading social research organisation in the UK seeks a Healthcare Assistant to collect important health data from participants in their homes.