Professional Lead/Associate Professor Paramedic Science

Interview date: To be confirmed

University of Bradford

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Faculty

Paramedic Science is in the School of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery. This vibrant and dynamic school has a focus on excellent education and research informed teaching and practice. Led by the Head of School the Professional Lead for Paramedic Science is a member of the School Leadership team, together with the other professional leads in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiography and midwifery. The Paramedic Science team has 9 staff who deliver our 4-year sandwich degree paramedic programme as well as contributing to other programmes in the faculty, such as Advanced Clinical Practice. Our paramedic students have given us 100% student satisfaction in the National Student Survey, and they value the strong collaboration we have with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. We are seeking an experienced paramedic academic who can lead a team, implement academic excellence, enhance our existing provision, and develop new programmes. 

What you will be doing:

• Leading and managing the Paramedic team.
• Leading curriculum, teaching, scholarship and research 
• Be a member of the School Leadership Team
• Developing strategic relationships

Qualifications/ experience:

• HCPC registered Paramedic 
• Post-graduate qualification 
• Extensive academic experience 

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Dr. Rob Brooks, Head of School of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery (r.brooks2@bradford.ac.uk), we would love to hear from you.

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