Clinical Lecturer in Paramedic Practice; NWAS) Secondment or post

We are the University of Cumbria
, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets;
People, Place and Partnerships
, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), in conjunction with the University of Cumbria, are seeking applications for a 2-year fixed term Clinical Lecturer or this can be a secondment opportunity. The successful post holder will work with the academic team to deliver the University's BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science

The post will be based in Lancaster however there may be the requirement to travel to neighbouring Trusts to support the delivery of the same programme. The post holder should be an appropriately registered healthcare professional with experience of working within the pre-hospital environment as well as experience in delivering either ambulance based pre-hospital education or Higher Education Institution based healthcare education.

Post holders will be supported to complete the first module of the postgraduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education if this has not been achieved already. In addition, a bespoke induction programme will be available for new starters to engage with to support their transition into Higher Education.

The University is committed to nurturing an environment where its employees, students and visitors are treated fairly and with respect at all times. We recognise that if we provide a fully inclusive working and studying environment, we will enable everyone to perform to the best of their ability. Recognising, embracing and valuing difference will lead to improvements for everyone, including:

• A more diverse staff and student population;
• A better working and studying environment;
• Attracting and retaining the very best staff and students;
• Achieving the University mission, vision and values;
• Meeting and exceeding the challenging targets and performance indicators in the University corporate plan.

* Please be aware that we are unable to appoint secondees holding skilled worker visas*

The post will be based in Lancaster; however, there will be a requirement to travel to the Liverpool delivery site to support the delivery

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.