Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice / Clinical Pharmacy (T&S or T&R)

School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned UK university is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice to contribute to the development of the MPharm degree program. This full-time role, located on campus in Bangor, offers options for remote work within the UK to enhance work-life balance. Ideal candidates will possess a postgraduate degree, be a GPhC-registered pharmacist, and have significant teaching experience. The job includes responsibilities in teaching, research, and administrative contributions.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with expertise in clinical or relevant pharmacy practice.
• Postgraduate degree or nearing completion.
• Minimum of 3 years’ substantial teaching experience for Grade 8 or 9.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels and supervise projects.
• Develop teaching materials and contribute to module coordination.
• Conduct research or academic scholarship at a national standard.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Postgraduate degree in relevant subject

Registered pharmacist (GPhC)

Job description

Overview

Bangor University’s North Wales Medical School invites applications for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy. The post contributes to the development of our MPharm degree programme, due to launch in September 2025. The appointment may be on a Teaching-focused (T&S) or Research-focused (T&R) route, and the successful candidate may be appointed as either Lecturer or Senior Lecturer depending on experience and potential.

The post is full-time and permanent, located on campus at Bangor. There is an option under our Dynamic Working framework to spend some time working remotely within the UK to support work-life balance, which will be discussed at interview. Applications may be considered on a part-time or job-share basis; applicants should indicate their preferred route (T&R or T&S) at the time of application.

Salary: Grade 7: £38,249–£45,413 per annum; Grade 8: £46,735–£55,755 per annum; Grade 9: £57,422–£66,537 per annum. Closing date: 15 October 2025. The school expects to commence as soon as practical after appointment and interviews are held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Interested applicants may contact Professor Stephen Doughty for an informal discussion prior to submission of an application ([e-mail]).

Applications will be accepted via the on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. Paper applications are available on request by telephone.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications in English or Welsh. All offers are subject to eligibility to work in the UK and to satisfactory references.

Purpose of the Job

• To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of projects and students.
• To develop teaching materials or methodologies (course design, assessment) and to contribute to module coordination.
• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To conduct research (T&R route) or academic scholarship (T&S route) at a level of national standard, with substantial evidence of quality and impact for Senior Lecturer level.
• To undertake School and College leadership roles and other duties as directed by the Head of the North Wales Medical School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching duties

• Support the development and delivery of innovative approaches to MPharm course design, learning, teaching and assessment, with a focus on sustained impact for the Senior Lecturer (T&S) route.
• Support development of student experiential placements in partnership with Health Education and Improvement Wales and regional Health Boards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, addressing diverse student backgrounds and learning styles.
• Develop and deliver simulation activities relevant to MPharm teaching.
• Contribute to teaching across other programmes (BSc, MSc, PhD, CPD) within the College as appropriate.
• Participate in quality assurance processes and curriculum review at module and programme levels.
• For the T&S route: champion learning and teaching and student engagement; develop and utilise virtual learning environments and learning technologies.

Grade 9 Senior Lecturer teaching responsibilities: in addition to the above, lead on curriculum development and cross-disciplinary teaching collaborations (e.g., interprofessional education).

Research Duties (T&R Route)

• Disseminate and publish research results as lead author in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets; develop and manage research projects with an emphasis on national excellence.
• Evidence of attracting external research funding as appropriate to the field.
• Senior Lecturer (T&R) responsibilities include leading initiatives to develop the School’s Pharmacy research culture and activities.

Administrative and Wider Contribution

• Significant contribution to School/College management, governance, and policy formation; support for student recruitment and retention.
• Contribute to the University’s mission, equality and diversity initiatives, Welsh language policy, and external profile through marketing and collaboration with other HEIs.
• Mentor less experienced staff and undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Pharmacy and Head of the North Wales Medical School.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with expertise in clinical, social, or other relevant pharmacy practice specialism.
• Postgraduate degree (or near completion) in a relevant subject.
• For appointment at Grade 8 or 9: minimum of 3 years’ substantial teaching experience (or equivalent HEA recognition) or Fellow status as required for the route.

Desirable:

• Member or Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society; PhD or equivalent; Independent Prescribing qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

• Essential: experience in UK pharmacy practice or extensive academic experience in pharmacy; for T&S: demonstrated teaching capability.
• For T&R: evidence of research outputs (publications, conference work) and ability to develop and manage research projects and attract funding.
• For Grade 8/9: experience of module development, supervising projects, and teaching at HE level with evidence of teaching excellence.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication; IT and VLE proficiency; ability to work in a team and independently; ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; awareness of bilingual health-care contexts in North Wales.
• Desirable: ability to communicate in Welsh; opportunities to learn Welsh if not already proficient.

General

The University is committed to equality and diversity and to an inclusive working environment, with a Welsh language policy and Athena SWAN Silver award. We are a Disability Confident employer. All offers are subject to right to work in the UK and satisfactory references, and to enhanced DBS checks where applicable. Some visa requirements may apply; information on visa routes is available on gov.uk. Applicants may be asked to obtain an ATAS certificate where appropriate. Redeployment priority may apply to internal candidates.