Head of Department - Pharmacy Practice

The Opportunity: 

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced academic with a passion for leading the development of the next generation of prescribing pharmacists working in clinical practice? We are expanding our staffing base in growth areas and are looking for a colleague with research experience to lead the Department of Pharmacy Practice within the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. 

The role involves the continued development of various professional programmes within the school, currently centring on the MPharm and Pharmacist Independent Prescribing courses. You will lead colleagues to ensure: the delivery of high-quality teaching; development and delivery of innovative learning and assessment to achieve excellent student experience and outcomes, and; the development of research across the department, working with colleagues to enhance research-informed teaching associated within the pharmacy subject area.

 Your skills and attributes for success: 

•  GPhC registered pharmacist with research development experience;
  • Ideally, in possession of a postgraduate diploma or above in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and/or a GPhC accredited independent prescribing qualification (or nearing completion of);
  • Excellent and collegiate leadership style to develop a strong team to enhance research-informed teaching;
  • Commitment to fairness, inclusivity and the promotion of equality and diversity;
  • Enthusiasm, resilience, flexibility and adaptability. 

To arrange an informal discussion please contact the Head of School, Professor Sabbir Ahmed (via sabbir.ahmed@wlv.ac.uk) or the Deputy Head of School, Dr. Abhishek Gupta (via a.gupta@wlv.ac.uk)

As a valued member of our team you can expect: an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

We offer fantastic opportunities for staff, offering very varied career options and extensive job experience, enabling you to develop your skills in a complex and busy environment. Our flexible and agile working supports the equality of opportunity for all and promotes the health and wellbeing of staff, allowing you to be the best you can be while at work.

We are looking for an exceptional colleague to work with us to make a positive contribution to enhancing staff experience, ensuring student success, enhancing research across the department and to local community engagement and business enterprise.

 If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. 

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