Lecturer in Paramedic Science

At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.

Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better.

With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education.

As staff, we play pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Paramedic Science. The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is a well-established centre for education, research and scholarly activity in health care and is committed to driving innovation and improving the wellbeing of society. Working in close partnership with local and national health and social care providers, the Faculty delivers high quality, research informed and practice focused programmes that prepare the next generation of health professionals for real world challenges.

The Faculty’s main base is on the main University Cottingham Road campus, and the Lecturer post sits within the School of Health Care which incorporates Nursing and Midwifery, Paramedical, Peri-operative and Advanced Practice. The school's aim to be national leaders in innovative health professional education, leadership and enterprise, and is leading the future of education through immersive simulated practice learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong culture of inclusivity, sustainability and excellence across Nursing and Midwifery, Paramedical, Peri-operative and Advanced Practice disciplines.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

This band 8 Lecturer role will primarily contribute to our existing Paramedic science programme and on occasions this will also include Nursing, Allied Health Professions (AHP) and Advanced Practice. This role will support the development and delivery of teaching and learning that reflects the nature of modern health care. As part of this, the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues to expand the faculty’s simulation portfolio, ensuring innovative, evidence informed approaches are embedded across programmes to reflect authentic clinical complexity and interprofessional practice.

We are seeking an experienced academic and practitioner, who can bring clinical expertise and professional insight to the academic environment. Applicants will be a registered Paramedic with the HCPC and should hold some level 7 education in a relevant subject area. Experience in teaching and a recognised Advance HE accreditation would be advantageous but not essential.

The role also offers excellent academic career developmental opportunities to the successful candidate. The FHS is supported by an internationally renowned professoriate and embraces a commitment to continuing professional development. Additionally, it encourages all academic staff to enhance their teaching skills through the development of scholarly activity. The post aligns with regional and national workforce development priorities to strengthen acute and advanced practice education. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the high-quality learning experiences that prepare the next generation of practitioners to meet the evolving demands of the health and social care across the region.

Please note this role requires DBS clearance. Please upload a CV and cover letter describing how you meet the person specification for this job in the Resume/CV section of the online application form. Applications are assessed by the selection panel according to these criteria.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please email Timothy Butterill at T.Butterill@hull.ac.uk. If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today at Talent@Hull.ac.uk.