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. and 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.

Applications from those with postgraduate qualifications are welcomed. Market supplement enhancements to the pay scale may be considered.

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.

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum