Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science (Apprenticeship)

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is one of the largest faculties within the University offering a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and vocationally orientated professional programmes for home and overseas students. The School of Society, Community and Health is looking to appoint a lecturer or senior lecturer in Paramedic Science to support our growing undergraduate provision. This is an exciting time to join our developing School to work in partnership with education leads and practice partners across a range of stakeholder settings., This post represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of our Apprenticeship provision and our BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science training programme. You will draw on your subject knowledge, experience and expertise to work with colleagues in devising and delivering an innovative curriculum to equip our students for the future of Paramedic Science Practice. The successful applicant will take responsibility for teaching, tutoring and assessing on the Paramedic Science undergraduate courses and will contribute teaching to other related Allied Health and Professional courses within a friendly and supportive environment. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking passionate team in a richly diverse environment. You will also have support for your continued professional development and research activity.

The Faculty has an international research reputation and actively encourages staff to develop their specialist knowledge and skills through research activity, with full support provided by The Institute of Health Research and The Institute of Applied Research .

Paramedic Science is delivered from our modern Bedford campus where there are fantastic specialist facilities including simulation suites and simulation ambulances for students to practise skills development under the supervision of tutors and a team of dedicated technicians.

We are seeking a personable, hardworking and enthusiastic person to join our team of Paramedic Science and Allied Health academics on a full time, permanent basis. You will be a qualified Paramedic Science practitioner, educated to Masters degree level or with equivalent experience and registered with the HCPC. You will have substantial experience of working as a paramedic in the UK along with experience of teaching paramedic science students in higher education and/or practice settings. You will be a keen team player and committed to providing an excellent student experience. Your ability to build strong positive professional working relationships with students, colleagues and employer partners will be important.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all .

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades."

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies For Further details, please click here