Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science

FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week)

Salary: UH8 £45,163 to £56,921 pa depending on skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield 

The School is supportive of applicants who may wish to job share and / or work part time.

Main duties and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced HCPC registered paramedic. You will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of undergraduate/postgraduate paramedic students at the University, at their placement or place of work. You will utilise the current evidence-base to underpin teaching and learning activities. You may participate in development and reviews of programmes including inter-professional developments across the School and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum developments; including development, delivery and teaching on short courses, modules and programmes.

You will contribute to the administration of the School by undertaking additional roles, such as being a module lead and joining teams involved in activities such as admissions, timetabling or pastoral support. You will also be expected to undertake and contribute to paramedic research. 

Skills and Experience

You will be an experienced practising paramedic with the HCPC with recent academic and/or clinical experience in the UK. This post would suit a paramedic with educational experience or wishing to develop a career in this area. You will have a breadth of relevant paramedic practice.

Your application will demonstrate a sustained interest and knowledge of contemporary paramedic practice. It is essential that you have good oral and written communication skills and be proficient in the English language. You will demonstrate a willingness to undertake paramedic research and are able to work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications required

The successful applicant will hold a minimum of an honours degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Paramedic Science or equivalent. You should hold a master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification) in a relevant subject, be working towards such a qualification or with substantial clinical experience. It is essential that you are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Paramedic.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. 

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

The University requires that the successful applicant who is offered employment may require a DBS at a later date due to the nature of the work involved.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants from overseas will be required to produce a criminal records check, or 'Certificate of Good Character', from any country in which they have been resident, consecutively or cumulatively, in the previous 10 years.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Phil Withers, Professional Lead Paramedic Science (email p.withers2@herts.ac.uk) or Professor Karen Beeton, Head of Department (email k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk).

Closing date: 13 March 2025

Interview date: TBC

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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