Lecturer in Prosthetics and Orthotics (Education and Scholarship)


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	£41,064
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Keele, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

1 FTE (FIXED TERM 3 YEARS)

Grade 7a or 8 depending on qualification and experience

Salary Range: Grade 7a £41,064 - £47,389 / Grade 8 £48,822 - £58,225

(Part time and job shares can be considered)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term (3 years) Lecturer in Prosthetics and Orthotics in the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Orthotist to teach within 2-year pre-registration Master’s programme. The School offers high quality undergraduate and postgraduate provision and is part of a wider research community integrated within Schools and the Faculty. We are particularly seeking those candidates with a strong clinical background in Orthotics. Those new to teaching will be welcome to apply and will be required to undertake a teaching certification (if not already held).

MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics programme has proudly and consistently graduated high-quality practitioners. Students and staff enjoy excellent facilities, including a bespoke workshop, practical facilities and gait laboratory. Students also all have inter-professional educational opportunities with other Faculty of Medicine and Health Science students. Our programme works closely with NHS and Private partners, Industrial partners, expert patients and our professional body, BAPO. These opportunities offer exciting prospects to individuals wishing to further their scholarship and research activities as well as widen their teaching and learning skills.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)

- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

- Excellent staff pension scheme

- Access to continued personal, professional and career development

- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high-quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Desiree O’Leary (d.s.o’leary@keele.ac.uk) for further information or to arrange an informal visit. Telephone: 01782 734112. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14th September

Interviews will be held on: 25th September

Post reference: KU00005400

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