Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science at York St John University

Salary: £43,155 to £54,421 per annum increasing to £44,263 – £56,021 per annum from 1^st August 2023.

Closing date: Friday 30^th June 2023 at midnight

Interview date: To be confirmed

York St John University is an ambitious, modern university in the heart of the vibrant, city of York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. 

As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School 

Paramedic Science is located within the School of Science, Technology & Health, alongside other provision in Health, Sport and Computing. The school offers apprenticeships; undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (both research and taught), as well as a developing CPD Advanced Practice offer and ambitious expansion plans supported by significant investment in a recently opened clinical simulation suite.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our paramedic team and contribute to our pre-registration MSc Paramedic Science programme. Applicants should have knowledge of contemporary paramedic practice and, a background or interest in delivering clinical skills topics or practice education. An interest in advanced life support, trauma or emergency care would be welcomed but is not essential.  

Key Requirements 

The successful candidate should hold current registration with the HCPC as a Registered Paramedic. Experience of teaching within a Higher Education Institution is desirable, though not essential, and your application should detail your areas of clinical/teaching experience and expertise. Additionally, you will share our values of fairness, sustainability and inspiring others to succeed.  

Applications from those with postgraduate qualifications are welcomed. Market supplement enhancements to the pay scale may be considered. 

For informal enquiries please contact Rob Sanders via e-mail at r.sanders@yorksj.ac.uk.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk.  Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point  in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Visa loan scheme

Read more about our culture, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees here.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.