The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and committed Lecturers or Senior Lecturers in Paramedic Science to support our expanding undergraduate provision. This is a particularly exciting time to join our developing School as we work closely with education leads and practice partners across a wide range of stakeholder settings.
2x 1.0 FTE Positions – fixed term until 31st January 2028
1 x 0.2 FTE Position (equating to 1 day per week) Fixed term until 31st January 2028
We are looking for personable, hardworking, and inspiring colleagues to join our teaching team. You will be:
- A qualified Paramedic, registered with the HCPC.
- Educated to Master’s level (or with equivalent experience).
- Experienced in working as a Paramedic in the UK, with teaching experience in Higher Education and/or practice education settings.
You will be a collaborative team player, committed to providing an excellent learning experience for our students. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive professional relationships with learners, colleagues, and external partners are essential.
This post offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of our Paramedic Science provision, working with colleagues to design an innovative and future-focused curriculum that prepares learners for the evolving challenges of Paramedic Science practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Paramedic Science education while developing your own academic and professional career.
Informal enquiries can be made to Principal Lecturer Andrea Thompson at: [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026
Interview date: TBC
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.
At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all .
We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.
We therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.”
We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies
For a full job description and person specification please see attached Job description for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer.
Please quote reference number and job title. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form.
All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
To Apply:
Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.
For any enquires contact People & Culture email [email protected]
Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form
