The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.
We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
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- University status awarded in or after 1992
The College
The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH) is a major provider of healthcare education in London and Berkshire, delivering high quality, dynamic courses, using a variety of innovative teaching and learning methods, at all academic levels (undergraduate to doctoral). Find out more about our work https://www.uwl.ac.uk/academic-schools/nursing-midwifery
The Role
As a result of the expansion of our pre-registration MSc Paramedic Science course, we are seeking to recruit either a Senior Lecturer or Lecturers on a full time basis. However, we will consider appropriately applicants on a part-time pro-rata basis by agreement.
The MSc Paramedic Science course was the first Pre-registration course offered at postgraduate level in London. This innovative course ensures a student centred approach and continues to grow from strength to strength. We are extremely proud to partner with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS).
The Person
Senior Lecturer
You will be responsible for supporting the Professional Lead and Course Leader and leading the development, management and delivery of high quality, engaging paramedic science modules.
You will hold a Masters Degree and a teaching qualification. Current professional registration with the HCPC as a Paramedic is highly desirable, however we will consider all appropriate Healthcare Educators with an interest in supporting the diversity of Paramedic education.
You will have knowledge of current theory and practice in Paramedic Science in the UK.
You will have knowledge and skills to assess the quality of evidence and its translation to everyday Paramedic practice and service delivery at Masters Level and ideally, experience of supervising Masters level dissertations.
You will have experience of delivering the above in a UK higher education setting. You will also have experience of curriculum development, use of innovative, evidence-based approaches to support teaching and learning and being a module leader.
You will possess good IT and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The post requires enthusiasm, self-motivation, ability to manage your own workload and a willingness to commit to the University’s vision and values.
As a member of the academic team, you will contribute to the development of the professional, academic, research and scholarly profile of Paramedic Science within the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.
Lecturer
You will contribute to the leadership, delivery and continuing development of high quality Paramedic science modules, within the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.
You will hold a Masters Degree, or be working towards completion. Current professional registration with the HCPC as a Paramedic is desirable, however we will consider all appropriate Healthcare Educators with an interest in supporting the diversity of Paramedic education.
You will have knowledge of current theory and practice in Paramedic science in the UK.
You will have knowledge and skills to assess the quality of evidence and its translation to everyday paramedic practice and service delivery at Masters Level.
You will have experience of teaching and assessment in a clinical or higher education setting. A teaching qualification is not required to apply for this post.
As a member of the academic team, you will assist in the development of the professional, academic, research and scholarly profile of Paramedic Science within the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.
You will possess good IT, interpersonal and communication skills.
The post requires enthusiasm, self-motivation, ability to manage your own workload and a willingness to commit to the University’s vision and values.
How to Apply
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 18th September 2025.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Neil Larman, Head of Subject and Professional Lead, Paramedic Science, neil.larman@uwl.ac.uk .
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.
Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found