The University of Worcester seeks to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Allied Health worker to join the Department of Community, Social Justice and Health. You will join a friendly and supportive team of academics and Clinical Skills Educators all of whom are registered Allied Health workers. The team deliver a Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) course and the newly approved Paramedic Science Degree Apprenticeship (BSc Paramedic Science) course with a partner organisation.
You will take on the role as a Lecturer (Teaching) Practice Facilitator, the role will include module lead and teaching on the BSc Paramedic Science practice modules. The role will also involve coordinating the practice element and the continuing development of the placements for the Paramedic Science degree programme. You will provide a range of support to students, placements and course team to ensure high quality practice education learning experiences within the programme. This position requires ongoing liaison with Paramedic Science students, academic staff, Practice Educators and placement providers at all levels. The post holder will be strategic in developing new placement opportunities, to support a growing number of students in the programme and provide education and training for practice educators. You will liaise with employers to secure placements, support students and provide preparation, tutorials and documentation for their practice learning experiences. In addition, you will ensure that students and Practice Educators complete the paperwork to meet requirements, and that it is stored securely.
The role will require excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills. A proven ability to navigate challenging conversations and effectively manage relationships with a range of participants. In collaboration with the University of Worcester Placement Support Team (PLaST) the post holder will ensure necessary information is provided to support practice placements for students and practice educators, including web-based information. You will also assist in assessing students’ assignments, placement visits, and engage in scholarly activity as appropriate.
You will participate in admissions and recruitment events where we work collaboratively with our colleagues in IMPACT, the university service-user group, who support teaching, recruitment, and curriculum development. You should also expect to play an active role within the School, which may include involvement in the delivery of CPD activity across a range of programmes. All staff are expected to engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance their own professional and academic development.
What’s in it for you?
- Annual incremental increase up to £41,732, with the opportunity to progress to £45,585 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
- Attractive Company Pension Scheme
- Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jo Lewis (Head of Department) j.lewis@worc.ac.uk