Lecturer in Paramedic Science (2 positions)

Division: Nursing and Paramedic Science

Hours: 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week) Permanent

Grade: 8 £42,978- £54,395 per annum (with possible progression to £61,198 per annum)

Ref: CVNS019B

We invite applications from enthusiastic and experienced HCPC registered paramedics to join the School of Health Sciences at Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh as a Lecturer in Paramedic Science. Based within the Division of Nursing and Paramedic Science the successful applicant will have an opportunity to take an active role in the delivery of paramedic education at degree level.

The post will involve facilitation of learning, teaching and assessment in an interprofessional working environment primarily within the BSc in Paramedic Science programme which commenced in September 2020. This exciting and challenging post presents opportunities for the successful post holder to challenge themselves, take on new roles and be part of changing the landscape of paramedic provision in Scotland. The successful post holder will have an opportunity to shape and develop new modules and support learners at all stages of the programme. This role will enable you to contribute to a high quality, person-centred and contemporary programme to provide students with the skills and competencies to deliver out of hospital care, in a range of health settings, as a member of an integrated health and social care team. This post may be of particular interest for paramedics with an interest in or experience of advanced / specialist practice or leadership/management positions.

We welcome applications which demonstrate:

· Extensive and current experience as a Paramedic.

· Recent experience of facilitating learning for paramedics or other health care professionals, including supporting students on placement. We particularly welcome applicants with experience of / or interest in online learning. The successful candidate will have opportunities to complete the e Post Graduate Certificate in Professional and Higher Education.

· Evidence of recent continuing professional development. You will hold or be working towards a Master’s degree or have completed learning at post graduate level or equivalent.

· A positive attitude to new challenges, creative approaches to learning and teaching as well as new ways of working.

· Enthusiasm about changing the landscape of paramedic provision in Scotland.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Interest in scholarly activity around paramedic practice.

For an informal discussion, please contact Recruitment.

Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our vacancies page and complete an application online.

The closing date for this position is Wednesday 22nd May 2024.

**Please note interviews will be held on Monday 17th June 2024.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

This role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

As a university, we are committed to the Researcher Development Concordat and were, in fact, the first Scottish Higher Education Institute (and part of the first UK cohort of institutes) to publicly declare our commitment to its principles.

Queen Margaret University is committed to equality of opportunity for all by providing a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please have a look at our Diversity, Wellbeing and Inclusion Calendar.

We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award which recognises the advancement of gender equality at QMU. Find out more about Athena SWAN here. We have a number of family friendly policies and are happy to consider job share applications.