Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy

Based in the School of Pharmacy you will participate fully in the School's range of teaching and research activities relevant to the MPharm programme. You should have experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students or trainees and be able to contribute specialist knowledge relevant to clinical pharmacy teaching within a pharmacy provision that complements the growing teaching interests of the School. We are particularly interested in attracting individuals who have substantial experience of working within a School of Pharmacy or equivalent clinical experience in education and training.

The School of Pharmacy benefits from being an integral part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences with strong teaching and research links to colleagues in medicine, biomedical sciences, dentistry, and psychology alongside our three research institutes: the Biosciences Institute (NUBI), the Population and Health Sciences Institute (PHSI) and the Translational and Clinical Research Institute (TCRI).

Key Accountabilities

- To offer specialist expertise in a contemporary area of clinical pharmacy;
- To undertake teaching, leadership and supervision duties across a range of the School programmes, initially with a focus on the pharmacy practice components of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme;
- To supervise placement activities within our partner organisations;
- To undertake administrative duties as deemed necessary, including participation in relevant School and Faculty committees and activities;
- To participate in external activities related to pharmacy, learning and teaching as well as research;
- To contribute to the promotion of undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programmes to both current and prospective students;
- To act as an academic advisor to a group of students, concerned with students' academic achievements and pastoral care;
- To contribute to the research strategy of the School and link with other University groups to maximise the income and impact around that work;
- To participate in relevant staff development activities;
- To undertake other duties, such as participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, as detailed by the Head of School.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- Expertise in a contemporary area of clinical pharmacy, including knowledge of pharmacy services in an NHS setting (e.g. community, primary care or secondary care);
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written;
- Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team;
- Excellent organisational, administrative and planning skills;
- Experience of teaching clinical pharmacy at undergraduate and postgraduate level commensurate with career stage or relevant clinical supervision;
- Specialist knowledge and interest in an area relevant to the clinical pharmacy strand of an MPharm programme.

Desirable

- Understanding of current themes and issues in the delivery of accredited MPharm programmes;
- Understanding and experience in processes involved in academic programme management;
- Track record in publishing in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with career stage.

Attributes and Behaviour

- Committed and enthusiastic;
- Confident communicator;
- Good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

- Sustained equivalent clinical experience OR a PhD OR Professional Doctorate in Pharmacy or closely related subject;
- Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council or international registration as a pharmacist.

Desirable

- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy;
- Independent Prescriber.

Benefits

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We hold a Gold Athena Swan award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze award. We are a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.