Lecturer and Tutor - Pharmacy Technician Education (ATS1377)

UEA; Norwich; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension with life cover

Wellbeing services

Campus facilities discounts

Job summary

University of East Anglia invites applications for a Lecturer and Tutor in Pharmacy Technician Education. The role focuses on teaching and assessment of programmes for pre and post-qualification pharmacy technicians across NHS settings, with an emphasis on education and student support.

The candidate should have teaching experience, strong communication, and a commitment to developing pharmacy technician education, working collaboratively within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching both small and large groups.
• Experience in work-based assessment.
• Willing to work towards teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and teach pharmacy technician programmes.
• Provide advisor support to pre-registration trainees and post-qualification technicians.
• Assess pre- and post-qualification trainees across NHS settings.
• Contribute to ongoing development and delivery of courses.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work-based assessment

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer and Tutor - Pharmacy Technician Education (ATS1377)

School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049

• Lecturer and Tutor - Pharmacy Technician Education (ATS1377)

About the Role:

Faculty of Science
School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Lecturer and Tutor - Pharmacy Technician Education (to cover London and the South-East region)
Ref: ATS1377
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer and Tutor - Pharmacy Technician Education to join the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology to deliver lectures, carry out teaching-related duties and advisor support to pre-registration trainees pharmacy technician apprentices and post qualification pharmacy technicians.
The main role focuses on teaching and assessment of our programmes for both pre and post qualification pharmacy technicians across different NHS sectors and settings. Therefore, applicants should have both knowledge and enthusiasm for pharmacy technician education and for the progression of pharmacy technicians as healthcare professionals.
Alongside our enthusiastic team you will actively contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the courses. Therefore, together with your experience as an educator, you must be a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You will ideally hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and have previous experience of teaching formally in small and large groups. You will also have experience in work-based assessment and should be able to meet all the essential elements set out in the person specification for this post.

This full-time post is available from 23 November 2026 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including part time and job share. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Benefits include:

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
  
• Health and Wellbeing:discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
  Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 28 September 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure

For an informal discussion about the post please contact:Laura Ellis, Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice [e-mail] or Melanie Boughen, Director of Pharmacy Technician Education [e-mail]

School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049

School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum

Salary from £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 (pro rata)