Lecturer – Healthcare Apprenticeships (Paramedic Science)

Overview

University College Birmingham is hiring a full-time, permanent Lecturer in Paramedic Science within the Social Work and Healthcare Apprenticeships Department. The position is based on-site and involves delivering inclusive, evidence-informed education, supporting curriculum development, and guiding apprentices through practice-related learning and assessments.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a relevant professional qualification along with current Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Paramedic. Applicants can be experienced lecturers or registered paramedics transitioning into higher education who possess experience in teaching or supporting learning within higher education or an equivalent clinical education role. While a recognised higher education teaching qualification is desirable, candidates must be willing to obtain one within an agreed timeframe. All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before starting and must demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda.

What you get

The annual salary ranges from £39,560 to £44,352 on salary grade AC2. Benefits include 38 days of paid leave per year alongside 12 Bank Holidays and concessionary days. The position provides employer contributions of 28.6 percent to the Teachers Pension Scheme, subsidised Aviva private healthcare featuring a digital GP service, an employee assistance programme offering counselling, financial wellbeing support, and bereavement support, and annual health MOTs conducted by a registered nurse. Additional provisions include professional qualification sponsorship, salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, hybrid working opportunities, and free on-site gym membership.

Requirements

The role requires applicants to teach subjects underpinning paramedic science, contribute to assessment and student support, and collaborate with academic colleagues, employers, and external partners. Responsibilities also include participating in digital and simulation-based learning, supporting placement activities, and helping apprentices document off-the-job training and progress toward End-Point Assessment.

How to apply

Interested individuals can contact Deputy Head of Department Shelley Stinton for an informal discussion about the position.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 14 December 2026.