Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice

Kingston University

Kingston upon Thames

On-site

GBP 44,521 - 54,414

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on courses

Season ticket loans

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a part-time Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice. The ideal candidate will have an MPharm degree and experience in multiple sectors of UK pharmacy. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to innovative assessments. A supportive and collaborative environment is offered with competitive benefits such as 35 days annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Qualified independent prescriber.
Experience in UK pharmacy or medical practice.
Teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality teaching.
Support experiential learning programs.
Supervise undergraduate research projects.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Engagement with diverse students

Teamwork

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice role at Kingston University

This is a part time (14.80 hours per week), permanent position with a starting salary of £19,787.20 per annum (40% pro rata to £49,468 per annum).

Interviews are expected to be held on w/c 22 September 2025.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic independent prescribing pharmacist with expertise in applied pharmacy practice to join our team and contribute to teaching of undergraduate and foundation programmes run by the Department of Pharmacy. You will plan, develop and deliver high quality and innovative teaching and assessments in collaboration with a team of academics to deliver a vibrant education to our students that can be translated into real-world skills. The appointed candidate will also help support our growing experiential learning program and play a key role in calculation teaching and assessment. The role will require some administrative responsibilities and the supervision of undergraduate research projects.

The Person

You must have an MPharm degree or equivalent and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council with few years recent experience within one or multiple sectors of UK pharmacy or medical practice. You must also be a qualified independent prescriber. Teaching experience or qualification is desirable. The candidate needs to be able to engage with a diverse range of students to motivate and inspire them to perform at their best and be able to work within a team with other staff and colleagues in the School and Faculty.

Applicants must meet Kingston University’s learning and teaching standards.

Faculty

School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry

Employability, practical skills and life skills – these are the three core areas of focus in the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry at Kingston University. We live in a world where there is so much information out there about vital subjects such as cancer biology, pharmacy and sport and nutrition, but it is the real world application of these areas of study that really makes our school stand out. Join us and you will become part of a team of more than 100 academics, working across functions to provide a rich and diverse educational experience. You will be part of a group that instils the importance of critical thinking, leadership skills and the personal touch for our ambitious students.

We have invested heavily in the development of new facilities, with our laboratories providing access to ultra-modern equipment and teaching facilities in areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, sport science, chemical synthesis and analysis, pharmaceutics, specialist labs for pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science and chemistry, a forensic scene-of-crime house and a pharmacy dispensing simulation suite.

As a School we are passionate about Inclusion and proud to hold a School Athena SWAN silver award. We also have colleagues within the wider School who are actively involved in equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the university.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

35 days annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme helps with work-related problems and provides access to the savings centre
Discounts on Perks at Work
Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help spread the cost of commuting

Our values

Kingston University values

As an employee you are expected to work to our values framework. They underpin how we interact with others, support students, and achieve our objectives.

Inclusive: value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully.

Innovative: apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.

Ambitious: pursue excellence for oneself, the university, and our communities.

Enterprising: recognise and act on opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Bring your true self, expertise and passion to Kingston. We are continuing to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging are central. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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