Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary
Grade F Lecturer - £41,885 to £46,970 per annum.
Grade G Lecturer - £48,337 to £57,666 per annum.

The Role
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).

Prospective applicants who wish to discuss the appointment informally should contact Dr Ilona Obara, ilona.obara@newcastle.ac.uk.

For more information about the School of Pharmacy please follow this link.

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

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 (T&S and T&R) as well as research (T&R only).
• 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 (T&R only).
• 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.

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.

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