We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About the Role
Delivering Allied Health Professions education is a dynamic process requiring the experience and expertise of suitably qualified professionals to work in partnership with employers, service users, carers and a range of agency and other stakeholders to deliver the best possible experience.
As Lecturer in Practice Learning (Paramedic Practice) you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of range of programmes within the department of Allied Health Professionals, bringing strong expertise and experience.
Practice learning and education is a core feature of our paramedic programme portfolio. This role will be focused on supporting stakeholders and students in the practice learning environment to help support students to develop their knowledge and competencies within the placement setting.
You will be expected to contribute to the research activities of one of our Research Units and meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence exercise.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Kay Hughes, Head of Allied Health Professions at kay.hughes@edgehill.ac.uk
About You
As Lecturer in Practice Learning (Paramedic Practice) you will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. You will have a relevant background and experience of teaching and supporting students on paramedic practice programmes. You should hold current registration with a healthcare professional registrant body (HCPC).
To be successful you will further enrich our student’s experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development within the Allied Health Professions department.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Rewards & Benefits
- A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days).
- Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria).
- Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 28.68%
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.