Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice (ATS1379)

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme with life cover

Health and wellbeing facilities

LinkedIn Learning access

Campus facilities

Job summary

University of East Anglia (UEA) invites applications for a Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice within the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. The role focuses on experiential learning and placements while delivering lectures and seminars for the MPharm programme.

You will help design, deliver, assess, and continuously improve the curriculum and related education provision. Applicants should be registered with the GPhC or eligible and aim to develop academic practice, including a

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and seminars as part of the MPharm programme.
• Contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and enhancement of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme.

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum

Faculty of Science
School of Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology
Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice
Ref: ATS1379
Starting salary from £48,822 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice to join the School of Chemistry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacology to deliver lectures and seminars and carry out teaching-related duties. You will contribute to the design, delivery, assessment and continuous enhancement of the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme and, where appropriate, other pharmacy and healthcare education provision.
A particular focus of the role will be experiential learning and placements. Working as part of the academic and professional services placements team, you will help create high-quality, inclusive and well-supported learning experiences in practice. This will include preparing students, developing and maintaining relationships with placement providers and supervisors, supporting delivery, and contributing to the monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance of placements.
The role has a teaching and scholarship focus. You will be supported to develop your academic practice and educational scholarship, including completion of a postgraduate certificate in higher education and professional recognition through Advance HE where required.
A professional qualification that supports current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician is essential. This full-time post is available from 2 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.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of disability, and race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the Faculty. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

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: 5 October 2026
The University holds an Athena Swan Silve r 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 Prof. James Desboroughvia [e-mail].

School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum

Salary will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum

Salary will be £26,436 per annum pro rata (£12.71 per hour)