Job Title: Lecturer in Paramedic Science
Job Location: Walsall, UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
We seek to appoint healthcare professionals to join our paramedic team and to contribute to the provision of high-quality teaching within the School of Health and Wellbeing. Teaching primarily across modules on the pre-registration paramedic programmes, including 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 high academic standards and enhancement of the student experience, contribute to the development of the faculty’s portfolio of courses, linking with external partners, and the generation of external income for the university.
You will be educated with a bachelor degree or equivalent and have completed, or be willing to work towards, a master’s. You will hold current HCPC registration 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.
You will be supported to complete the post-graduate certificate in education as a mandatory requirement. A range of other CPD courses are available for you to study.
For further information or an informal discussion with regards to this post please contact: Mark Odam, Head of Paramedic Science, University of Wolverhampton.
Staff Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University’s defined contribution scheme.
* Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
* Free Will Writing Service – Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
* IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family and friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
* Wellbeing and Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
* Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
* Eyecare Support – Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
* Flu Vouchers – Free flu vaccinations for staff.
* Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
* Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You
* Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
* Flexible & Agile Working – Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
* Free On-site Parking – available across campuses
* Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
* Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
* Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
* Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women’s networks.
* Library Access – Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
* Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
* 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).
PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.
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