Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE), Fixed term for 12 months

Salary: £50,253 to £58,226 per annum, Band 7

About the Post

The School seeks to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Interprofessional Education to lead the development of a school-wide interprofessional education (IPE) strategy across all its subject areas. Within the fixed-term period, the postholder will be expected to undertake a structured review of current provision, gather stakeholder input (including students, practice partners and service users), and develop a coherent, evidence-informed IPE strategy aligned to regulatory expectations and best practice. Additionally, they will be expected to initiate implementation through the identification of key opportunities for integration within existing modules, piloting IPE activities, and supporting programme teams to begin strengthening & embedding IPE principles within the curriculum. 

About the Team

The School of Health, Sciences and Society brings together a broad range of disciplines under one academic school, including health, sports, life sciences, counselling, psychology, social work.  The School reflects a modern, collaborative approach to education — focused on producing highly skilled, compassionate professionals ready to meet today’s challenges. The School has state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces in the Health and Wellbeing Building and the iconic James Hehir Building facing the waterfront, with dedicated specialist facilities for each subject. Our aim is to educate forward-thinking students, equipping them with evidence-based knowledge, practical skills and a strong sense of social responsibility. Interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning and community engagement lie at the heart of everything we do.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience providing strategic academic leadership in Higher Education. They will bring:

• A relevant master’s degree or equivalent significant professional experience.
• Current registration with a relevant regulatory/professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC, SWE, GPhC or equivalent).
• A recognised HE teaching qualification.
• Contemporary knowledge and understanding of working across professional boundaries in health and/or social care.
• A track record of educational innovation and/or professional developments.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the student experience?

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026

Interview Date: 02 June 2026

As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a 10‑minute presentation. Details of the task will be provided upon invitation to interview.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Jo Divers, Associate Dean for Learning Teaching and Practice Education on J.Divers@UOS.AC.UK copying in Alison Jones, Professional Assistant, alison.jones2@uos.ac.uk

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.