Lecturer in Paramedic Science (Fixed-term)

Ref: HSC175

Starting salary from £31,020 - £35,938 per annum with progression opportunities to £39,257

At BU our VISION is to CREATE a stimulating, challenging and rewarding University experience in a world class learning community, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students and staff TO ENRICH THE WORLD.

The School of Health & Social Care (HSC) is central to this vision and as a Lecturer/Practice Fellow in Paramedic Science you will deliver high academic standards through a fusion of excellent education, informed by a credible research profile and significant levels of professional engagement. You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Paramedic. You will be qualified to Doctorate level or, alternatively be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge through evidence of the development of professional practice at a senior level and the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate.

You will help raise the national and international profile of HSC and our Paramedic Science provision, contribute to the growth of the academic community and develop personal areas of scholarship and professional expertise.

You will facilitate learning across the FdSc Paramedic Science programme and Continuing Professional Development programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will have opportunities to link with academic colleagues across the School and University in taking forward the research and education agenda.

This post is available for up to 12 months on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for an established member of staff.

A satisfactory enhanced CRB Disclosure is required for this post.

For an informal discussion or visit please contact Dr. Susan Way - Framework Lead for Midwifery and Rehabilitation on 01202 961821 or email SueWay@bournemouth.ac.uk or Ursula Rolfe – Practice Fellow Paramedic on 01202 962056 or email urolfe@bournemouth.ac.uk

Detailed job descriptions and person specifications are available from our website. To apply for the above position, please click the 'Apply' button below or visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/jobs together with an online application form. Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961130 (24 hour answerphone). Please quote appropriate reference.

Closing date: (midnight) Monday 14 January 2013

Candidates who do not meet the minimum criteria as Lecturer may be considered for a Practice Fellow position with a development plan in place to support appropriate academic achievement.