Lecturer in Podiatry Visa Sponsorship Uk

Human Resource
Uk
June 3, 2025
£40 - £56 / year
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Lecturer in Podiatry

Division of Dietetics, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography
School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Reference: CMPD00026A
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Salary: Grade 8: £44,128 – £55,755 per annum (with potential progression to £62,728)
Contract Type: Open-ended
Pathway: Teaching and Scholarship or Teaching and Research (to be confirmed upon appointment)
Closing Date: 25 June 2025
Interview Date: 17 July 2025 (to be held online)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lecturer in Podiatry to join our dynamic team within the School of Health Sciences at Queen Margaret University. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate education in a modern, innovative, and interdisciplinary environment.

You will become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team responsible for delivering and expanding our podiatry programmes. You may also have the opportunity to contribute to other programmes across the Division and wider University.

About the School

Our School of Health Sciences offers a broad range of professional health programmes including:

  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • Dietetics and Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing and Paramedic Science
  • Art Therapies
  • Radiography
  • Speech and Hearing Sciences

This diversity enables extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and clinical collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this post, applicants must:

  • Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Podiatrist
  • Hold (or be working towards) a post-registration postgraduate degree in a relevant area
  • Have comprehensive knowledge of contemporary podiatry practice, particularly in managing high-risk foot conditions (e.g. diabetic foot, neuropathy, vascular disease, and wound care)
  • Possess recent experience in teaching or supervising students, either in clinical settings or in higher education

Informal Enquiries

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Professor Jackie Waterfield – Head of Division
Email: jwaterfield@qmu.ac.uk

How to Apply

To apply, please visit our vacancies page to download the full job description and submit your application form online.
Please note: We may close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

For application assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at:
Email: recruitment@qmu.ac.uk

Additional Information

This role meets the UKVI sponsorship criteria, and applications from candidates requiring a Skilled Worker visa are welcome.

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

We are committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.

We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, recognising our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education.

Visit our Diversity, Wellbeing and Inclusion Calendar to learn more about our inclusive culture.

We are also happy to consider job share applications and support family-friendly working arrangements.

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