Lecturer in Paramedic Science

School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: Monday 16 November 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: HR-2

This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last five years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025 - 2035, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Faculty

Paramedic Science is in the School of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery. This vibrant and dynamic school has a focus on excellent education and research informed teaching and practice. The Paramedic Science team deliver our 4-year sandwich degree paramedic programme as well as contributing to other programmes in the faculty. Our paramedic programme is rated in the top 3 in the country, and students value the strong collaboration we have with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. We are seeking an experienced paramedic academic who can assist the team in delivering excellent academic outcomes for our students.

What you will be doing:

• Leading teaching in theory and practical sessions.
• Being a personal academic tutor for students

Qualifications/ experience:

• HCPC registered paramedic
• Experience of supporting students through practice education and/or teaching
• Post-graduate qualification or equivalent clinical expertise

Do not meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description or advert, we encourage you to arrange an informal conversation with the hiring manager. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford

In the physiotherapy team we would welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups, including BAME and LGBTQ+.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

• 25 days holiday 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you're pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University's commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.