Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science

About the job

Part time: 0.6FTE (22.2 hours per week)

Fixed term: 12 months or until the return of the current post holder, whichever is sooner

Interview date: 10 May 2023

An exciting opportunity exists within in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society at the University of Northampton to work within an established team of staff delivering teaching and learning within the Paramedic Science programmes.

We are seeking an experienced paramedic science educator to join our enthusiastic team and undertake the delivery of paramedic science and related subjects at academic levels 4-7. The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the teaching and related activity of the academic modules of the programme, including supporting the practice placement modules and simulation activity. Our portfolio includes both full-time and part-time delivery of education at BSc, MSc and PhD levels across the various Health Professions.

The position is for 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE and specific days of working are open to negotiation.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

For informal enquiries regarding the post please contact: Aidan Ward, Professional Lead Paramedic Science at aidan.ward@northampton.ac.uk.

About you

We are looking for an innovative educator to inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students and you will be a paramedic with appropriate academic and/or professional experience. Evidence of level 7 study/qualification is desirable. Applicants must hold current Paramedic registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Additionally, membership of the College of Paramedics (CoP) is desirable.

You will be able to deliver high quality teaching and learning through a variety of different mediums, including Active Blended Learning (ABL) through our VLE as well as support simulation teaching in the paramedic simulation suite.

Applicants must be able to provide an outstanding research-informed, personalised student learning experience; demonstrating creativity and innovation in the effective development, planning, delivery and assessment of a wide variety of learning opportunities to enable high quality student outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential;

• Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
• Relevant professional qualification
• Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale

Desirable;

• Master’s degree: working towards and/or evidence of level 7 qualification in relevant subject
• Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion

Faculty of Health, Education and Society

The University of Northampton has a well-established undergraduate paramedic programme, as well as faculty-based Post Graduate provision and the post will provide an opportunity to participate in a wide range of Paramedic Science education which includes supporting the practice placement modules. We run a range of skills and simulation activities for our students in our paramedic simulation space and you would be involved in delivering some of those activities.

About Us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change.

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/