Lecturer / senior lecturer (teaching) in medical pharmacology and prescribing

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Medical Pharmacology and Prescribing

Three Counties Medical School

Location

Severn Campus

Salary

£38,784 to £56,535 per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Sunday 05 July 2026

Interview Date

Monday 20 July 2026

Reference

TCMS2611

The Three Counties Medical School (TCMS) at the University of Worcester invites applications from outstanding educators to join our growing faculty. As a school with a strong mission to widen access to medicine and retain graduates within the local workforce, TCMS offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a progressive, community‑engaged medical programme.

This post is essential to ensure high‑quality, consistent delivery of core medical/healthcare curriculum content and compliance with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Pharmacology and Prescribing. It is pivotal for the training of medical students who require a high level of knowledge in medical pharmacology and prescribing to pass the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) and Prescribing safely assessment (PSA) as required by the GMC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Medical Pharmacology and Prescribing on the MBChB and MSc PA courses. Responsibilities include designing and developing learning materials, delivering lectures and practical teaching, and assessing medical students. The role requires collaboration with Phase and Programme Leads to enhance the student experience and may involve research and scholarship activities.

Applicants are expected to have a track record of research in a relevant field. The role is offered at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Experience teaching medical students or similar and an interest in developing as a medical educator are highly desirable. Flexibility and teamwork are essential to meet the needs of the MBChB curriculum. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

• Annual incremental increase up to £54,395 for Senior Lecturers and £41,732 for Lecturers
• 47 days’ leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to the Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Well‑being advice and support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• In‑house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Candidates who are not already employees of the University of Worcester will be employed through the subsidiary company Uniworc Limited and will automatically be enrolled in the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.

This post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules.

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