Lecturer In Paramedic Science

Plymouth University; Plymouth; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Plymouth invites applications for a Lecturer in Paramedic Science on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves delivering high-quality education, contributing to research and providing pastoral support to students across undergraduate and postgraduate Paramedic programmes.

You will be HCPC-registered or have relevant health professional qualifications, with a strong commitment to inclusive teaching and professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Paramedic with clinical and/or academic experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary Paramedic practice and evolving role.
• Commitment to high-quality education and student-centred learning.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and HCPC re-registration.

Aufgaben

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Paramedic programmes.
• Support student learning and pastoral guidance.
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment and quality assurance.
• Engage in research, scholarship or professional practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clinical partners for interprofessional education.

Kenntnisse

Registered Paramedic

Paramedic practice knowledge

Clinical experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

HCPC registration

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an inspirational individual to join the well-established, progressive Paramedic team at the University of Plymouth on a fixed-term contact to cover a period of maternity leave. Working within the team provides a unique opportunity to contribute to teaching, learning and research within Paramedic Sciences.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Paramedic Science at the University of Plymouth, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality education, contributing to knowledge generation through research and scholarly activity, and providing outstanding academic and pastoral support to students. You will contribute to teaching across all stages of the undergraduate Paramedic Science programmes, as well as engaging with our postgraduate paramedicine provision. In addition, you will work collaboratively across the School of Health Professions to support interprofessional learning and teaching within multidisciplinary modules.

You will be a registered Paramedic or relevant health professional with appropriate academic and/or extensive clinical experience. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of contemporary developments in paramedic practice, including emerging clinical pathways, enhanced decision-making, and the evolving role of the Paramedic within modern healthcare systems. A commitment to high-quality education, research-informed teaching, and continuous professional development is essential.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Paramedic programmes.
• Support student learning and development, providing academic guidance, feedback and pastoral support.
• Contribute to curriculum design, assessment, and programme quality assurance within Paramedic Science.
• Engage in research, scholarship or professional practice that enhances teaching and supports the wider profession.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clinical partners to support interprofessional learning and high-quality practice-based education.

For more information on School of Health Professions please visit our dedicated webpage at

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

What we’re looking for:

• Registered Paramedic (or relevant health professional) with appropriate clinical and/or academic experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary Paramedic practice and the evolving role of Paramedics in healthcare delivery.
• Commitment to high-quality education, inclusive practice and student-centred learning.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills suitable for academic environments.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintenance of HCPC registration (or relevant equivalent).

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): excluding social workers in England

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed .

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our