We are looking for an inspirational individual to join the well-established, progressive Paramedic team at the University of Plymouth. Working within the team provides a unique opportunity to contribute to teaching, learning and research within the Paramedic Science degree (ranked 3rd in the complete university guide, league table for paramedic science).

As a lecturer at the University of Plymouth, you will deliver excellent teaching, contribute to the generation and transfer of knowledge through research, and provide support for our students.

You will be a registered professional with appropriate academic and/or professional experience, preferably from a paramedicine or nursing background, or other appropriate profession. You will have an in-depth understanding of contemporary emergency and urgent care provision and be committed to quality education and research.

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

You will value your own professional development and ideally hold, or be working towards a higher degree qualification.

Paramedicine at the University of Plymouth:
The School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth is delighted to offer this post to join the team to deliver this curriculum on one of the original BSc (Hons) Paramedic programmes in the UK.
- Our philosophy focuses on developing contemporary autonomous practitioners who have high quality professional and life-long learning skills.
- The approach to learning is skills development based on sound theoretical knowledge.
- We enjoy a strong partnership approach to inter-professional learning; therefore, a number of modules throughout the undergraduate programme are shared with a range of professional groups.
- The research potential within the School is extensive as we have collaboration possibilities within the Faculty of Health as well as other faculties at the university.

The School of Health Professions is primarily situated at InterCity Place on the main University of Plymouth campus, in the city centre (next to the train station).

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to any research being undertaken.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 16 November 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share and secondment will be considered.

**This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.**

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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