Jenny Honour
Stubbington,Hampshire
Summary
Senior academic leader and HCPC registered paramedic with extensive experience in curriculum design, placement strategy, assessment moderation, and cross-institutional leadership. Currently serving as Head of Section and Professional Lead in Paramedic Science at St George's, University of London, with responsibility for strategic programme leadership, staff management, and sector-wide engagement. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments, embedding simulation in education, and leading quality assurance initiatives across the paramedic curriculum.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Section / Professional Lead for Paramedic Science
St George's, University of London
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Module Design & Delivery: Co-module lead for the newly developed Management of Acute Medical Emergencies module, created and launched for 2023–24. Involved in curriculum writing, simulation design, assessment mapping, and delivery of both theory and skills-based teaching
- Team Coordination: Lead a multidisciplinary team of 26 staff. Responsible for coordinating module and assessment delivery across multiple cohorts (c 320 students). Oversight includes simulation sessions, marking standardisation, and representation at assessment boards
- Curriculum Development: Active contributor to the redesign of core modules, ensuring alignment with HCPC Standards and sector best practices. Participated in curriculum revalidation and strategic planning with Faculty leads
- Academic Administration: Oversight of marking timelines, internal moderation, student progression, and PDRs. Ensured staff engagement with administrative systems including Moodle and iTRENT.
- Student Support & Supervision: Serve as Personal Tutor, managing complex academic and pastoral cases. Sit on the University Extenuating Circumstances Panel. Supervise practice-based learning and student placements across multiple NHS Trusts
- Quality & Assessment: Attend and contribute to assessment boards; involved in quality assurance preparations for HCPC scrutiny and internal reviews. External stakeholder liaison with the College of Paramedics, HCPC and LAS
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Provide mentoring to new academic staff. Promote a supportive team culture through regular CPD, cross-team knowledge exchange, and peer observation cycles
- Widening Participation & Outreach: Represent City St George's at NHS forums, University open days, and sector recruitment events. Engage with LAS and NHS England to support national paramedic pipeline growth
- Equality, Diversity & Safety: Lead investigations for academic misconduct and student complaints, including sexual harassment cases. Promote psychological safety, inclusive practice, and safeguarding compliance across the section
Reader in Paramedic Placements
St George's, University of London
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Lead the Paramedic Science Placements Team, overseeing regional-level strategic placement partnerships
- Developed clinical placement quality monitoring processes aligned to HCPC and university standards
- Designed and led an evaluation project into all placements undertaken by paramedic students, with the aim of identifying areas for improvement and enhancing the student experience
- Supported curriculum enhancement and assessment redesign with a focus on placement learning
- Delivered simulation-based interventions to complement reduced practice exposure during capacity issues
Senior Lecturer / Programme Lead (LAS Paramedic Apprenticeship)
University of Cumbria
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed national assessment and moderation strategy for paramedic apprenticeship programmes
- Created standardised assessment tools and peer-reviewed resources across clinical modules
- Facilitated regular staff development sessions to support consistency in assessment practice
- Acted as digital learning lead, producing interactive and accessible content using Blackboard and associated tools
- Delivered holistic pastoral support and advocated academic integrity in response to sector-wide challenges
Home Visiting Practitioner – Paramedic
Fareham and Portchester Primary Care Network
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered holistic clinical care during urgent and proactive home visits to vulnerable patients
- Led internal training and education sessions for clinical staff
- Developed and managed the influenza and COVID-19 home vaccination strategy
Lecturer in Paramedic Science
University of Portsmouth
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated the Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making module, managing all associated curriculum, delivery and assessment
- Supported widening participation through active engagement with Trust-led outreach and recruitment
- Led academic adaptation during COVID-19 to ensure programme continuation
- Acted as Admissions Tutor for the CertHE Paramedic Practice course, working closely with SCAS and SWAST
Clinical Support Desk Paramedic
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Triaged and clinically validated 999 calls using NHS Pathways
- Provided clinical decision-making support across the Trust
- Mentored new staff and supported audit and feedback initiatives
Trainee Teacher
Portchester Community College
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed and delivered curriculum-aligned, inclusive lessons
- Marked coursework and mock exams in line with national standards
- Provided individual pastoral support and progress tracking
Paramedic Operations Officer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS FT
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Responded as a Paramedic Officer and Bronze Commander to major incidents
- Provided clinical and welfare support for operational staff
- Delivered CPD training and managed line management responsibilities
Disability Analyst – Paramedic
Atos Healthcare
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Conducted clinical assessments for DWP benefits evaluation
- Produced detailed functional capability reports
Resilience Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
10.2008 - 03.2014
- Provided specialist paramedic support in high-risk environments
- Trained in MRT, MRTPO, and MTFA deployments
- Delivered team coordination, staff welfare and inter-agency exercises
- Fulfilled the core responsibilities of a paramedic, including clinical assessment, treatment, and safe decision-making in complex and time-critical situations
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
South Western Ambulance Service NHS FT
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Triaged and dispatched emergency and urgent calls using AMPDS
- Mentored and trained new control room staff
Education
MSc - Psychology
University of Portsmouth
01.2024 -
Enhancing Programme Leadership -
Advance HE
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) -
Advance HE
PgCert - Higher Education
University of Cumbria
09.2021 - 09.2022
BSc (Hons) - Advancing Professional Practice - Paramedic Science
University of Portsmouth
09.2018 - 07.2020
PGCE - Education
University of Winchester
09.2016 - 07.2017
Diploma of Higher Education - Health Emergency Planning
Loughborough University
2014 - 2015
BTEC Level 4 - Paramedic Practice
London Ambulance Service
10.2008 - 07.2011
BA (Hons) - Drama and English
University of Portsmouth
10.2005 - 07.2008
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Accommodating diverse learners
- Remote teaching techniques
- Curriculum design
- Student support
- Student engagement
- Assessment marking, grading, feedback
External Roles and Sector Engagement
- External Examiner, University of Northampton – Paramedic Science programme
- Peer Reviewer, British Paramedic Journal
- Representative on NHS England London Placements Forum
- Contributor to stakeholder meetings with the HCPC and the College of Paramedics
Timeline
Head of Section / Professional Lead for Paramedic Science
St George's, University of London
02.2024 - 04.2025
MSc - Psychology
University of Portsmouth
01.2024 -
Reader in Paramedic Placements
St George's, University of London
07.2023 - 04.2025
PgCert - Higher Education
University of Cumbria
09.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Lecturer / Programme Lead (LAS Paramedic Apprenticeship)
University of Cumbria
05.2021 - 07.2023
Home Visiting Practitioner – Paramedic
Fareham and Portchester Primary Care Network
07.2020 - 05.2021
Lecturer in Paramedic Science
University of Portsmouth
01.2019 - 07.2020
BSc (Hons) - Advancing Professional Practice - Paramedic Science
University of Portsmouth
09.2018 - 07.2020
Clinical Support Desk Paramedic
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust
07.2017 - 12.2018
Trainee Teacher
Portchester Community College
09.2016 - 07.2017
PGCE - Education
University of Winchester
09.2016 - 07.2017
Paramedic Operations Officer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS FT
06.2014 - 07.2016
Disability Analyst – Paramedic
Atos Healthcare
03.2014 - 06.2014
Resilience Paramedic
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
10.2008 - 03.2014
BTEC Level 4 - Paramedic Practice
London Ambulance Service
10.2008 - 07.2011
BA (Hons) - Drama and English
University of Portsmouth
10.2005 - 07.2008
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
South Western Ambulance Service NHS FT
05.2005 - 09.2008
Enhancing Programme Leadership -
Advance HE
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) -
Advance HE
Diploma of Higher Education - Health Emergency Planning
Loughborough University
2014 - 2015
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