Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Post Title Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

SBU/Department: School of Life and Medical Sciences, Department of Clinical Pharmaceutical and Biological Science

FTE: Up to 1.0 FTE (Working 37 hours per week) – fractional contracts welcomed.

Duration of Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term (4 years) contracts available

Salary: Lecturer UH7 £37,099 with potential to progress to £44,263 by annual increments and designated skills and experience

Senior Lecturer UH 8 £44,263 with potential to progress to £56021 by annual increments and designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year.

Location: College Lane, Hatfield

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for teaching and research in the field of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, across undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. They will contribute to the design and delivery of learning and teaching materials (including examinations). The post holder will co-ordinate and support the development of modules in degree programmes and undertake the role of module lead whilst liaising with Programme and Year tutors and those in other Subject Groups. You will develop research opportunities and scholarly activity in the field of clinical pharmacy practice.

Skills and experience required

Applicants must have clinical pharmacy practice experience working in hospital, community, or primary care. Relevant teaching and research experience, including contributing to successful research grant awards and/or publications are desirable. Proficiency in English Language, ability to plan and manage own activities effectively along with relevant IT Skills is essential. Proven recent and relevant post-qualification practical experience for instance, experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, is essential for the Senior Lecturer post.

Qualifications required

The post holder will be educated with a first degree in Pharmacy. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is also essential to the Senior Lecturer role. Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council is desirable for Uh7 and essential UH8.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Professor Stewart Kirton, Head of Department Clinical Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences, [email protected], 01707 285203

Closing Date: 30/05/2024

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 055095

Date advert placed: 16/05/2024

The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent multi-faceted life experiences, varied cultural heritage and to encourage cognitive diversity. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. Markers of success to date include no gender pay gap within the School where this post sits and holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We also challenge stereotypes and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusion in the workplace. We wholeheartedly encourage applications from BAME and LGTBQ candidates, who are currently under-represented within the School.

Apply online at https://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/go/055095