Location: York 

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum (£31,924 to £39,057 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ university 

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Speech and Language Therapy is part of the School of Health Sciences, which offers a diverse portfolio of pre-registration accredited programmes including Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science, and Physiotherapy.

This breadth of disciplines creates a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, providing excellent opportunities for interprofessional education that reflects the person-centred and patient-focused nature of contemporary healthcare. Staff and students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities designed to support innovative educational approaches and simulation-based learning.

The School also offers opportunities to contribute to continuing professional development (CPD) provision and to engage in interdisciplinary research collaborations across programmes and specialisms, supporting both academic development and professional impact.

 The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the School of Science, Technology & Health to work within the MSc Speech and Language Therapy programme  

The successful candidate will join the existing team to deliver course material. Experience of working with adults is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be supported by a skilled and enthusiastic team at the university to develop teaching and learning and research skills and knowledge within Speech and Language Therapy.

Key Requirements

Successful candidates should have contemporary knowledge and experience of speech and language therapy, hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Speech and Language Therapist.  Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and a postgraduate level qualification is desirable but not essential. 

Experience of working in Higher Education, programme development, or the ability to develop external partnerships would be a distinct advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Edwards, Head of Allied Health via e-mail at k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk . 

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a Test/Assessment.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Closing Date: 08 Jul 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum pro rata

Location: York

Salary: £39,906 - £48,822 per annum (£15,962- £19,528 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset. 

The School

The post holder will sit within the School of Science Technology and Health, which hosts several well-established Nursing and Allied Health pre-registration programmes both at undergraduate (level 6) and accelerated Masters (level 7). 

The School is committed to growing our healthcare-related provision and Diagnostic Radiography is one of a number of new programme areas developed to enhance the portfolio further. Our excellent teaching and learning, together with our state-of-the-art facilities, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience. Our imaging suite consists of state-of-the-art AI-powered 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner, ceiling mounted digital X-ray machine, stationary and portable ultrasound machine, functional near infrared spectroscopy machine, eye-tracking device, and a wide range of anthropomorphic-shaped body phantoms. In addition, we have a fully equipped computer laboratory tailored for image processing, simulation exercises, and tutorials.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Diagnostic Radiographer to join our department with responsibility for delivering teaching, learning, and assessment across the programme and working with stakeholders across the region to support this new programme. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience within Diagnostic Radiography specialising in cross-sectional imaging, especially in Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Ultrasound. A strong understanding of clinical reasoning, application to practice and contemporary healthcare is essential. An ability to demonstrate previous university and/or practice-based educational experience is also required.

The successful candidate will be expected either to be research active in their subject specialism or have an interest in becoming research active as part of their development. 

Required skills and experience

You must be registered with HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer, up-to-date professional registration, and recent academic and/or clinical practice experience in the UK is desirable.

You must be qualified to a minimum of level 6 and either hold an MSc, currently registered on a master’s programme or be prepared to undertake one. 

Additional information

Please contact Dr Albert D. Piersson, Head of Programme for informal candidate queries a.piersson@yorksj.ac.uk.

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. 

The selection process will include a 45-minute interview and a 10-minute teaching session.   Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum pro rata