Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science

FTE: 1.0FTE (working 37 hours per week) – 2 positions available

Salary: UH8 £45,413 pa to £57,422 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield 

The School is supportive of applicants who may wish to job share and / or work part time. 

Main duties and responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced HCPC registered paramedic. You will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of undergraduate/postgraduate paramedic students at the University. You will utilise the current evidence-base to underpin teaching and learning activities. You may participate in development and reviews of programmes including inter-professional developments across the School and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum developments; including development, delivery and teaching on short courses, modules and programmes. 

Skills and Experience required

You will be an experienced practising paramedic with the HCPC with recent academic and/or clinical experience in the UK. You will have a breadth of relevant paramedic practice.

You will demonstrate a sustained interest and knowledge of contemporary paramedic practice. It is essential that you have good oral and written communication skills and be proficient in the English language. You will demonstrate a willingness to undertake paramedic research and are able to work effectively as part of a team. 

Qualifications required

The successful applicant will hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Paramedic Science or equivalent. You should hold a master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification) in a relevant subject, or be working towards such a qualification. It is essential that you are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Paramedic.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required. 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alex Ulrich, Professional Lead Paramedic Science (email a.ulrich2@herts.ac.uk) or Professor Karen Beeton, Head of Department (email k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk).

Closing date: 10^th August 2025

Interview date: 15 August 2025 (if you are unable to attend, alternative arrangements will be made) 

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