Job Description

We are the University of Cumbria,

for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.


Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets;

People, Place and Partnerships

, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.


Are you passionate about advancing paramedic education and clinical practice? The University of Cumbria is seeking a dynamic and committed

Clinical Fellow in Enhanced Clinical Practice

to join our team and contribute to the development and delivery of our Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprenticeship programme. The post holder will work on a full time basis and the role is fixed term, commencing on 1st December 2025 and ending on the 31st March 2026. We also welcome a secondment to the role.


As the Clinical Fellow for Enhanced Clinical Practice at the University of Cumbria, the main priority during this contract period will be the development the Educator Hub which innovatively supports mentors and employers with their apprentices. You will collaborate with external stakeholders in the ambulance sector, support clinical supervisors and contribute to the high quality of the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship programme. Additional role requirements may include assisting in the development of curriculum.


We are looking for someone with:

A higher degree (minimum Master's level or working towards) in a related area. Active professional registration with NMC, HCPC, SWE, or BABCP. Clinical experience and knowledge of specialist and/or advanced scope of practice within health care settings. Experience in curriculum and learning development and workforce leadership. Strong communication and presentation skills. A commitment to inclusive education and the values of the University. Experience in flexible and distributed learning, are desirable.

While this advert lists Lancaster as the base location; there is flexibility around the location of this role, including remote working.

Informal Enquiries:

Principal Lecturer, Fiona Ryder. Email: fiona.ryder@cumbria.ac.uk. Tel: +441228279495


We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary,

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.

Further details:

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.

Job Details
Department
Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice
Location
Lancaster
Starting Salary
44,122 with incremental progression to 55,755
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term - 4 Months
Release Date
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 26 November 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
XX152125-R