The School of Healthcare are looking for a Lecturer in response to the increasing demand for our pharmacist prescribing program. The pharmacist independent prescribing program at the University of Leicester is a largely distance learning program with seven study days of which two are face to face and the remainder on-line. The successful candidate will primarily work within the prescribing course program team to support program delivery. This involves mainly online teaching and assessment; however, the national program requires occasional travel within the United Kingdom to deliver the face-to-face sessions which are shared amongst the program team. The post provides an excellent opportunity for a practicing prescribing pharmacist to develop their education and training skills, whilst joining a dynamic and expanding pharmacy team at the University of Leicester. The successful applicant would be expected to: Create and deliver course materials for blended learning Provide advisor support to trainee pharmacist prescribers and their allocated work based tutors Contribute to and undertake assessment activities Participate within all school, college and university governance and quality assurance processes to ensure that the program is constantly reviewed and revised to optimize student experience and school, college and university reputation Develop personal teaching and assessment skills Maintain current clinical prescribing practice The post holder will largely work autonomously and independently to lead own tasks and goals. About you Alongside an MPharm degree at 2:1 or above you will also have a prescribing annotation on the professional register, have evidence of current clinical practice and plans to maintain it within the role. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and presenting skills and a commitment to personal professional development. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Amy Benterman on [email protected] Applications for job share will be considered. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences