The school is seeking to appoint Lecturers in Pharmacy Practice.
Overview
The Opportunity
The school is seeking to appoint Lecturers in Pharmacy Practice. Are you an enthusiastic and experienced academic with a passion for developing the next generation of prescribing pharmacists working in clinical practice? We are expanding our staffing base in growth areas and are looking for academic staff members to fill newly created positions to join our ambitious and friendly School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences; more specifically, you will lead the support required for our students and/or our graduates so that they can thrive in their course and in their future career.
The role involves support for the delivery of pharmacy education across the various professional programmes within the school, centring on the MPharm and Pharmacist Independent Prescribing courses. You will work flexibly across areas of expertise and development, supporting high quality teaching, learning and assessment to achieve excellent student outcomes. You will also be encouraged to participate in the development and delivery of innovative teaching, scholarship, and/or research within pharmacy disciplines.
Responsibilities
Lead and support delivery of pharmacy education across professional programmes (MPharm and Pharmacist Independent Prescribing). Collaborate across areas of expertise to enhance teaching, learning and assessment. Contribute to development and delivery of innovative teaching, scholarship, and/or research within pharmacy disciplines. Support students and graduates to succeed in their course and future careers. Engage in flexible, high-quality teaching and assessment practices.
Qualifications and Skills
* GPhC registered pharmacist with practice experience
* Ideally, in possession (or nearing completion) of a postgraduate diploma or above in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and/or a GPhC accredited independent prescribing qualification (or nearing completion of)
* Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to fairness, inclusivity and the promotion of equality and diversity
* Enthusiasm, resilience, flexibility and adaptability
Contact for informal discussion
To arrange an informal telephone or video conference discussion please contact the Head of School, Professor Sabbir Ahmed via sabbir.ahmed@wlv.ac.uk
As a valued member of our team
You can expect an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We offer support, nurture your talent and reward success. We provide varied career options, extensive experience, and a healthy, flexible environment that supports the equality of opportunity and staff wellbeing.
We are looking for exceptional people to contribute to student success, and to local community engagement and business enterprise.
University statements
Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom – The University recognises and protects the rights to freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law. An offer of employment will not be denied based on lawful expression of beliefs, ideas or opinions.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to preventing unlawful discrimination and harassment, promoting equality of opportunity, and fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
We strive to create a workplace in which colleagues have the confidence and freedom to be themselves, while working professionally and in accordance with equality legislation and University policies.
Guidance on AI-Assisted Applications
We recognise that applicants may use AI tools to support the preparation of their applications. Submissions must reflect your own experience, achievements and motivations. Please ensure your application accurately represents your own voice and capabilities.
Flexible Working
We recognise the value of flexible working arrangements and are open to discussion wherever possible.
Your Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Standard Life Pension scheme – employer contribution of up to 12%
* Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service
* Free Will Writing Service – complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners
* IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts
* Health and wellbeing support – 24/7 access to EAP, counselling, wellbeing resources and Occupational Health
* Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and WV Active sites
* Eyecare Support – Free eye tests and glasses contributions
* Flu Vaccinations – Free flu vaccinations for staff
* Paycare Health Benefit Plan – Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance
* Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Multi-faith chaplaincy services
Valuing You
* Generous Annual Leave
* Flexible & Agile Working – Hybrid working arrangements
* Free On-site Parking – available across campuses
* Cycle Benefits Scheme – Save up to 42% on a bike via salary sacrifice
* Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – Electric cars via salary sacrifice
* Employee Discounts – Savings on groceries, fashion and entertainment
* Travel Discounts – Up to 10% off holidays
Training and Development
* Staff Network and Inclusion – Access to LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability and Women's networks
* Library Access – Access to onsite libraries
* Staff Scholarship Scheme – Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD
* Leadership and Management Development – Training opportunities for career advancement
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