Lecturer in Paramedic Science

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FTE. Job-share and fractional appointments will be consideredwithin the current academic structure.

The School of Education, Health and Science is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced registered healthcare professional to join the BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science team at the University of Gloucestershire. This is afantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious clinician keen todevelop and advance their career in higher education.

We welcome applications from registered paramedics and suitablyexperienced professionals from other relevant healthcare disciplines who can demonstrate the clinical knowledge and experience required to contributeeffectively to Paramedic Science education.

This permanent post offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the School of Education, Health and Science's strategic ambition to delivera sustainable health and social care workforce for Gloucestershire and beyond.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a drive and passion todevelop Paramedic Science education for the future. You will have an eagerness to engage and inspire students, deliver high-quality education and work collaboratively with strategic healthcare partners.

• Help shape and influence the future Paramedic Science workforce in the region.
• Work withinour state-of-the-art Future Sim facilities, opened in 2026 at our Oxstalls Campus.
• Join an ambitious and collaborative School committed to innovation and student success.
• Accessexcellent professional development opportunities, including support for further postgraduate and academic qualifications.
• Bring your clinical expertise into higher education, with support to develop your academic practice.

You may already be working within higher education, or you may bean experienced healthcare professional looking to take the next step into academic practice. Your background may be in paramedic practice or another relevant area of healthcare, such as emergency, urgent or acute care.

Most importantly, you will bring:

• Current registration with an appropriate UK healthcare professional regulatory body, such as the HCPC or NMC.
• Contemporaryclinical experience relevant to Paramedic Science education and practice.
• A passion for education and healthcare workforce development.
• An enthusiasm for clinical skills and simulation-based education.
• The ability toengage and inspire students and work effectively with colleagues and healthcare partners.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check and current registrationwith an appropriate UK healthcare professional regulatory body.

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Interview Date: 8 th October 2026

The University is committed to building adiverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currentlyunder-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer,demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability setout in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within theperson specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant,demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that thosewho serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair andequitabletreatment throughout the recruitment process,recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria withinthe job specification.