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Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy (Newcastle, GB) @ Newcastle University

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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Salary: </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Grade F Lecturer - £41,064 - £46,049 per annum</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Grade G Lecturer - £47,389 - £56,535 per annum</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent <a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/benefits/">benefits</a>. 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.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Closing Date: 20 July 2026</span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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). </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prospective applicants who wish to discuss the appointment informally should contact Dr Ilona Obara, <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">For more information about the School of Pharmacy please follow this <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/pharmacy/">link</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The University has developed an <a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/mediav8/working-at-newcastle/files/Academic%20Job%20Summary%20Guidance.pdf">Academic Job Summary Guidance</a> document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To offer specialist expertise in a contemporary area of clinical pharmacy</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To supervise placement activities within our partner organisations</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To undertake administrative duties as deemed necessary, including participation in relevant School and Faculty committees and activities</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To participate in external activity related to pharmacy, learning and teaching, and research</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To contribute to the promotion of undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programmes to both current and prospective students</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To act as a personal tutor to a group of students, concerned with students’ academic achievements, and pastoral care</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To contribute to the research strategy of the School and link with other University groups to maximise the income and impact around that work</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To participate in relevant staff development activities</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To undertake other duties, such as participation in School, Faculty and University meetings, as detailed by the Head of School</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>The Person </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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)</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills both verbal and written</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent organisational, administrative and planning skills</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience of teaching clinical pharmacy at undergraduate and postgraduate level commensurate with career stage or relevant clinical supervision</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Specialist knowledge and interest in an area relevant to the clinical pharmacy strand of an MPharm programme</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of current themes and issues in the delivery of accredited MPharm programmes</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding and experience in processes involved in academic programme mamangement</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Track record in publishing in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with career stage</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Attributes and Behaviour</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Committed and enthusiastic</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Confident communicator</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Good interpersonal skills</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Sustained equivalent clinical experience OR a PhD OR Professional Doctorate in Pharmacy or closely related subject</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council or international registration as a pharmacist</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fellow of the Higher Education Academy</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Independent Prescriber</span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At Newcastle University we hold a Gold<a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/edi/gender/"> Athena Swan</a> award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a <span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.ncl.ac.uk/edi/race/">Race Equality Charter</a></span> Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign"> <u>Disability Confident</u></a> employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Requisition ID: 29317</span></span></p>

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