Lecturer in Paramedic Science
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic healthcare professionals to join our paramedic team and to contribute to the provision of high-quality teaching within the School of Health and Wellbeing. You will teach primarily across modules on the pre-registration paramedic programmes, including the apprenticeship and under-graduate pathways. You may also be asked to teach on relevant post-registration CPD courses. You will need to be committed to the maintenance of high academic standards and enhancement of the student experience and be prepared to contribute to the development of the faculty’s portfolio of courses, linking with relevant external partners, and the generation of external income for the university.
We are committed to improving diversity in our paramedic teaching team and would welcome applications from global majority candidates. We are happy to consider applications for part-time working.
You will be educated to a minimum of a bachelor degree level or equivalent and preferably have completed, or be willing to work towards, a master’s qualification. You will hold current registration with the HCPC as a paramedic practitioner and have significant clinical experience. Experience of teaching in a clinical or academic setting is essential and candidates with a research profile are welcomed. Dedication to innovative teaching and research activities within paramedic practice are also a requirement of the post, to contribute towards the paramedic portfolio and the profile of the faculty.
You will be supported to complete the post-graduate certificate in education as a mandatory requirement of your future employment. A range of other CPD courses are available for you to study.
The University of Wolverhampton is one of the most successful modern universities and is known for its ability to create opportunity and transform futures and has achieved excellence as the number one university in the UK for first generation students (The Daily Mail University Rankings 2024); ranked 6th in England and Wales for social inclusion (The Times Good University Guide, 2024); and in the top ten in the UK for social mobility (Social Mobility Index, 2024).
One of three university faculties, the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing has over 500 staff members and 11,000 students. The faculty comprises a wide and diverse range of subject areas, research and knowledge exchange activities, organised through three schools: Health and Wellbeing, Nursing and Midwifery, Education and Psychology.
The paramedic programme sits within the School of Health and Wellbeing, which encompasses a range of health and wellbeing associated courses, including paramedic science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, sport, public health, health and social care, and social work. You must be able to commit to working across all university campuses, as required.
Please see the job description and person specification relevant to the post of lecturer for full details of the post requirements.
Benefits of Working for the University of Wolverhampton.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in our success. We therefore provide employees with a strong level of support, a welcoming work environment, and an excellent package of benefits - benefits we hope staff will take advantage of.
We have partnered with an external organisation to offer staff great range of discounts on: travel booking, high street vouchers, cinema tickets, day out leisure activities and your day-to-day spending. In addition, we offer tax-free savings on bicycles and accessories through our cycle to work scheme.
Other discounts available include FREE Professional Will Drafting Service for all employees; fantastic discount on EE mobile personal contract; VDU Eyecare Voucher and Specsavers Premium Club Discount; discount on sports membership and facilities, such as South Staffs Corporate Membership and Telford Aspirations Corporate Membership; Vice-Chancellors Awards for Staff Excellence
Staff Benefits
You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.
We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:
Your Benefits:
1. Competitive salaries
2. Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
3. Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
4. Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
5. IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
6. friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
7. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
8. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
9. Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
10. Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
11. Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
12. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
13. Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
14. Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
15. Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
16. Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
17. Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
18. Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
19. Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
20. Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
21. Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
22. Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)