Lecturer in Paramedic Science

Education & Scholarship

Grade 7a Salary Range £39,347 - £45,585

Grade 8 Salary Range £46,974 - £56,021

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the paramedic sciences team in Keele University’s School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. 

You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the University’s teaching and scholarship in your field of expertise. You will undertake module leadership, or an award lead role in the Paramedic Science programme area or develop into these roles. Lead and/or contribute towards associated programmes and undertake teaching and administrative duties efficiently and effectively within the guidelines operated by the School. You will contribute to the ongoing development of paramedic curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and be an active member of the Paramedic Science Team. You will support other programmes in the School; developing new and maintaining current relationships in the wider University, and with Partners and External Stakeholders. 

You will develop regionally, nationally, and internationally recognised scholarship activity over time. Initially the role will be structured to enable development of scholarship activity within the educational role. Over time, there is an expectation that scholarship activity will develop and expand, aligning to and complementing existing areas of higher education scholarship within the School. 

You will possess a Paramedic Science or Related Professional Qualification at degree level, or above and have current registration with the HCPC as a registered paramedic with a clear record to practice. You will have experience of teaching students in a clinical or Higher Education setting and have relevant experience of Paramedic Science practice in the UK.

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.

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

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

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Director of Education -School of Medicine and Director of Paramedicine, Kevin Armstrong k.armstrong@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 27^th October 2024

Interviews will be held on: 12^th November 2024

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