Lecturer in Paramedicine

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

In 2023 we rocketed into the top 40 universities in the UK in the highly regarded Guardian University Guide, were ranked the UK’s 2nd top performing modern university in the inaugural Daily Mail guide, and entered the top highly coveted 50 UK universities in the 2024 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time. We are the top performing modern University in Scotland in all three guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked second in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we have the highest proportion of undergraduate level graduates in highly skilled occupations (83%) compared to other Scottish modern universities - with 91% of our students in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2023). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries.

Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent. Our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact, and 100% of our communications, culture and media research is rated as having an outstanding or very considerable impact (REF2021).

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

 

Our Department of Paramedicine and Physiotherapy is a dynamic and values-based work environment that aspires to contribute towards the common good of the local, national and international communities. This is an exciting time of expansion for us as we seek to recruit person-centred individuals to join us in this endeavour. We are a committed and passionate family of paramedics, physiotherapists, academics, clinicians and researchers. Our teaching and learning approaches are evidence informed. We are united by our dedication to nurture health care professionals that live out values and behaviours which positively impact on our communities. Our current portfolio of programmes include: BSc Paramedic Science, MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) and DPT Physio (pre-pre-registration), MSc Advanced Physiotherapy Practice and MSc Advanced Practice. Our School has state-of-the-art simulation laboratory for providing our students with an authentic learning experience, including the recent addition of a fully simulated ambulance space to support the learning of our paramedic students. Our academics, researchers and professors are experts in their focused research areas, e.g. Older persons, Neurorehabilitation, Physical Activity and Rehabilitation, Health Behaviour Dynamics, Learning and Teaching Practice. We aspire to become a workplace that develops and grows together. A place for individuals to thrive. An environment where values and behaviours of humility, compassion, kindness, creativity and integrity are encouraged.

You will possess the following attributes and skills:

• Relevant degree (UK 1st/2:1 or Merit/Distinction) qualification or the equivalent level reached through experience appropriate to discipline.
• Qualified healthcare professional with appropriate registration, relevant experience and currency in emergency, urgent or community care or another relevant area of professional/academic practice
• Relevant post-registration experience in professional field of practice, this should include completion of relevant post-registration training e.g. flying start or NQP programme
• Experience of learning and teaching within higher education and/or as a Practice Educator/Mentor/Lead
• Actively engaged in continuing professional development
• Excellent digital literacy, including experience of Virtual Learning Environments either as a teacher or a student (e.g. using Blackboard VLE; Microsoft Office including Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint; Zoom, etc.)
• Flexibility, resilience and responsive to rapid change
• Knowledge and skills to assess the quality of evidence and its translation to everyday paramedic practice.

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

 

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).