Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice and Prescribing

 The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice to provide academic leadership and contribute to the continued growth and development of its pharmacy education portfolio.

This exciting role will involve leading and supporting the design, validation and delivery of innovative pharmacy programmes, including the MPharm and the Pharmacist Independent Prescribing programmes. Working closely with academic colleagues, clinical partners and professional stakeholders, you will help ensure programmes remain academically rigorous, professionally relevant and aligned with the evolving needs of the pharmacy profession.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, contribute to curriculum development, and support excellent student outcomes. You will play a key role in enhancing the student experience through educational innovation, scholarship and research, while also contributing to quality assurance, academic governance and strategic School priorities.

You should be registered pharmacists with the GPhC and possess substantial professional practice experience. A postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice or a related discipline is essential, with an Independent Prescribing qualification desirable. Significant experience in pharmacy or healthcare education, curriculum development and educational leadership is expected, alongside evidence of scholarship and/or research activity.

You will demonstrate strong communication, leadership and collaborative working skills, with a commitment to inclusivity, student success and professional development. Opportunities exist to lead specialist areas aligned with expertise, including clinical pharmacy practice, prescribing, professional practice, education and research.

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