Associate Professor in Pharmacy Opportunity at Swansea University

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Job summary

Swansea University seeks an Associate Professor specializing in Clinical Pharmacy to lead MPharm curriculum development and foster innovation in pharmacy practice. Applicants should ideally hold GPhC registration, contributing to a diverse academic environment focused on enhancing community health. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare education.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be GPhC-registered pharmacists or possess substantial pharmacy experience.
• Collaboration with community stakeholders and placement partners is essential.
• Encourage innovative teaching within the pharmacy discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead MPharm curriculum development and delivery.
• Engage in inter-professional education and public involvement initiatives.
• Produce pharmacists capable of clinical patient management.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacy Practice

Inter-professional Education

Curriculum Development

Education

GPhC Registration as Pharmacist

Job description

Location: Swansea

Salary: £56,021 to £64,914 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 30th April 2024

Closes: 13th May 2024

Job Ref: SU00280

ABOUT THE ROLE

Swansea University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science seeks an Associate Professor specializing in Clinical Pharmacy and/or Pharmacy Practice. This role involves spearheading MPharm curriculum development and delivery to ensure graduates are fully equipped for evolving clinical roles within the pharmacy sector. Applicants should ideally be GPhC-registered pharmacists, including those with independent prescriber annotation. However, individuals with relevant pharmacy experience, such as overseas-registered pharmacists, GPhC-registered pharmacy technicians, or non-pharmacists with substantial pharmacy experience, will also be considered.

The curriculum emphasizes inter-professional education, public and patient involvement, enhanced placement learning, and clinical skills. Applicants are encouraged to contribute to integrated teaching across various subject themes, including pharmacology and therapeutics, pharmaceutics, or pharmaceutical chemistry. Collaboration with the Practice of Pharmacy Teaching Group and active engagement with community stakeholders, placement partners, and patient and public volunteers are integral aspects of this role.

The goal is to produce pharmacists who are leaders in their field, capable of clinical patient management, contributing to pharmaceutical innovation, and enhancing community health. This aligns with the vision of “Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales.” Join a supportive community of pharmacy academics and healthcare professionals in Swansea, a vibrant city renowned for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Swansea University is dedicated to fostering equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We strive to create an inclusive environment and welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics such as age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and more. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds to address under-representation in academia.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To apply, please submit:

• Curriculum vitae
• Covering letter addressing the “person specification criteria” outlined in the Job description.

Interviews will be conducted online, with shortlisted candidates delivering a 10-minute mini-lecture as part of the selection process.

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea
Closing Date: 13 May 2024
Interview Date: 14 Jun 2024

For informal inquiries, please contact:
Professor Andrew Morris [e-mail]
Dr. Amira Guirguis [e-mail]

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