York St. John University
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Paramedic Science
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Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Paramedic Science
Permanent, Full-time
Salary - £39,906 - £59,966 per annum
Introduction to YSJ University
York St John University is an ambitious, modern university in the heart of the vibrant, city of York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
As one of the fastest growing universities in the UK over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.
The School
Paramedic Science is located within the School of Health Sciences, a dynamic academic community offering a broad portfolio of pre-registration, accredited programmes, including Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. This rich blend of disciplines creates a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, providing excellent opportunities for interprofessional education that reflects the person-centred and patient-focused nature of contemporary healthcare. Staff and students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities designed to support innovative educational approaches and simulation-based learning.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Paramedic Science Senior Lecturer/Lecturer to join our academic team within the School of Health Sciences. The post-holder will play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, and academic administration within the BSc and MSc Paramedic Science programmes, shaping the delivery of high-quality Paramedic Science education for the next generation of practitioners. Knowledge and/or experience of working in critical care is desirable.
The role requires a strong commitment to inclusive teaching, student support and continuous professional development. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to deliver teaching across a breadth and depth of paramedic science topics, reflecting clinical reasoning, evidence-based and person-centred care.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape curriculum development, inspire learners, and contribute to a supportive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice.
Key Requirements
- The successful candidate should hold current registration with the HCPC as a Registered Paramedic.
- Experience of teaching within a Higher Education Institution is essential for the senior lecturer position and desirable for a lecturer position.
- Your application should detail your areas of clinical/teaching experience and expertise.
- Additionally, you will share our values of fairness, sustainability and inspiring others to succeed.
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Further Information
For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Edwards (Associate Head: Head of Allied Health) via e-mail at k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk or Antony Stones (Professional Course Lead for Paramedic Science) at a.stones@yorksj.ac.uk.
The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff networks and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.
As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 15 minute teaching session. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we encourage you to please apply as early as possible as we may consider closing earlier if we receive a high level of applications. If the vacancy is closed earlier, all pending applicants will be notified and provided with 24 hours' notice to submit an application.
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Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further Information About Life At YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
- Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees
- Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.
- Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.
Closing Date - Sunday 30 August 2026 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 16 September 2026
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