Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Paramedic Science

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to theory, skills and simulation teaching across modules and current department including BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science.

2. To lead theory, skills and simulation modules across paramedic courses.

3. To participate fully in curriculum development work including planning, development and evaluation of programmes.

4. To be involved in the delivery of Continuing Professional Development activities.

5. To contribute to the income-generating activity of the School through grant submissions and / or knowledge exchange activities.

6. To contribute to inter professional learning and teaching across the School of Allied Health and Community.

7. To design and develop innovative and inspiring learning materials and assessments individually or collectively with the paramedic team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

8. To act as an Ambulance Hub Link, supporting students and liaising with mentors.

9. To support students via tutorials and by being a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), including maintaining records, for a group and/or individual students.

10. To act as a dissertation supervisor.

11. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the Institute and University.

12. To participate in annual staff development and review processes.

13. To participate fully in the life of the Institute and University, by engaging in representational and ambassadorial activities in support of the Institutes activities and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of Institute or her / his nominee.

14. To represent the course, department and School in student recruitment activities, including participation in Clearing activities and in Open Days throughout the year.

15. To act as a mentor to colleagues and to support the development of less experienced colleagues as appropriate.

16. To undertake other responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the Head of Department and / or Head of School.

17. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

18. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and well being and that of other staff and students.

19. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion, and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree in a relevant subject area.
• HCPC registration as a Paramedic, or registration as a health professional with experience or expertise in pre-hospital emergency care.

Desirable

• Essential for appointment as Senior Lecturer (Teaching): A Higher Education teaching qualification e.g. Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.
• Essential for appointment as Senior Lecturer (Teaching): Fellowship/Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and clearly with a range of people including students, internal and external colleagues and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of effective team-working and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate others through collaborative working practices.
• IT competence for teaching and administration purposes.

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge, experience and expertise in pre-hospital emergency care.
• Experience of delivering teaching of both theoretical and practice-based elements.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Essential for appointment as Senior Lecturer (Teaching): Experience of teaching in Higher Education.
• Evidence of effective partnership working with large organisations.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University of Worcester

Address

Campus

St Johns

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR2 6AJ

Employer's website

https://www.worcester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)