Vacancies

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Practice

Allied Health Professions - Paramedic

Sheffield Hallam University -Faculty of Health and Wellbeing

Permanent

£31,331 to £45,941 (pro rata) per annum, dependent on experience

The Department of Allied Health professionals are currently seeking Lecturers/Senior Lecturers to join the Paramedic course team in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Sheffield Hallam University.

Your role will involve contribution to the Diploma Higher Education in Paramedic Practice and also the interprofessional elements across the Faculty. You will also have the opportunity to undertake funded postgraduate study to gain the award of Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching. You will be involved in all aspects of lecturing including preparation, tuition, assessment and evaluation of students. In addition, you will be expected to undertake administrative duties as required of course delivery and to work closely with a dedicated team of six other Paramedic and ECP Lecturers.

Sheffield Hallam University has new teaching facilities including practice skills suite and high-tech clinical simulation equipment. This is an exciting and challenging post that would allow you the opportunity to be at the forefront of the development of the profession and be involved in wider Faculty projects and research.

You will be a HPC registered practitioner with a good honours degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline. Evidence of ongoing professional development is also essential.

You must have the ability to inspire, motivate and connect with a range of stakeholders e.g. students and external clients from a range of different backgrounds and have well developed and current knowledge and critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to paramedic practice. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team and manage and complete all administrative duties with the role.

Non-EU Nationals please note

We welcome applications from non-EEA applicants. However, we have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. Before applying please check whether you would be eligible to work in the UK under the points-based system by using the UKBA points-based calculator. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website. If you will need a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship, contact us before applying to check whether we should be able to issue one if you’re appointed.

Please quote reference: HWB 5056/12

Closing date: 10 May 2013 at 12.00 noon 

Further information and application forms are available from the Apply button below or telephone 0114 225 3950 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) . Alternatively you may contact Sue Boardman, Professional Lead in Paramedic Practice at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or on 07909872954

Human Resources Directorate, Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB

Please be aware we only accept completed Sheffield Hallam University application forms. Please do not send CV's.

Job share applicants welcome

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University of Cumbria- Faculty of Health & Wellbeing

 Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Practice

1.0  FTE  £34,435 - £43,622

Based in Lancaster 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team and take a key role in the development, organisation and delivery of Paramedic Programmes (pre-registration and continuing professional development) and to contribute to other programmes within the Faculty, especially those relating to pre-hospital and emergency care.

The post-holder will be involved in the delivery of HCPC approved Pre-Registration Paramedic Education, which will include off-campus delivery at other sites around the UK. The post-holder must therefore be prepared and able to travel and undertake off-site delivery for blocks of time, as required. The support of students within clinical placements will also be a significant part of the role.

The post-holder will develop positive working relationships with NHS Trusts and other organisations, and seek new opportunities for enterprise within pre-hospital and emergency care. The University was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Outstanding Employer Engagement Award 2012 and this is reflected in the fact that close collaborative working with a number of organisations is a key requirement of the role.

The post-holder will demonstrate enthusiasm for practice-based education and their speciality, and a willingness to utilise a range of e-learning technologies and other strategies in order effect the provision of high quality learning opportunities and the best possible student experience. 

Involvement in academic enterprise and research activity will be expected within the role.

For further information and to apply, go to https://cumbriajobs.engageats.co.uk/

Informal enquiries prior to application may be made to Jo Blake, Quality Group Lead for Public Health, Specialist and Advanced Practice, on 01524 590800 ext 2247, or via email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Closing Date: 12^th May 2013

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NIHR / CNO Clinical Academic Training Programme for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals

Invitation to Apply for NIHR / CNO Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowships

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Health Professions Officer for England are pleased to announce the launch of a further round of the NIHR / CNO Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship scheme. This scheme, managed by the NIHR Trainees Coordinating Centre, is designed to support nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to develop careers which combine research and continued clinical practice in support of the NHS. 

The NIHR / CNO Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship scheme is aimed at graduate (post-degree) nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working in England who have at least 1 year’s experience of clinical practice since graduating,have had sufficient research experience or research training to prepare them to undertake a PhD, and who wish to obtain a PhD by research whilst still developing their clinical skills.

A Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship willfund the salary costs of the award holder, their PhD tuition fees, and the costs of an appropriate research project and training and development programme.

Applicants must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health and Care Professionals Council at the point of award.

Further information and instructions for applicants are available on the website of the NIHR Trainees Coordinating Centre (NIHR TCC) at http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/cat/cdrf .

Completed applications must be received by the NIHR TCC by 1.00 pm on 30th April 2013