Senior University Teacher in Pharmacy Practice and Experiential Learning Lead

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a highly motivated pharmacist educator to contribute to the development and delivery of experiential learning within the integrated MPharm programme. You will work closely with the Head of Pharmacy Practice and colleagues across Pharmacy themes to design, deliver, and assess teaching across Year 1 to final year projects.

This full-time role involves extensive stakeholder liaison, recruitment and training, and ensuring learning outcomes meet professional

Qualifications

• Experience of working with trainees (Pharmacy students or Foundation Year Pharmacists).
• Experience of project work and working across mixed teams.
• Delivery to professional standards; undergraduate teaching experience not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on development and delivery of experiential learning within the MPharm programme.
• Develop relationships and provide training for stakeholders; liaise on EPAs.
• Collaborate with Placements Team and Learning Technologists to enhance learning.
• Contribute to national Pharmacy experiential learning communities.
• Undertake scholarship activities in Pharmacy Education relevant to experiential learning.
• Design, deliver and assess teaching in Pharmacy Practice including supervision of portfolios.
• Engage in recruitment and outreach activities, including Open Days.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with Professional Regulatory bodies.

Skills

Trainee supervision

Education and training

Curriculum design

Job description

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

The University of Sheffield’s new MPharm degree opened in September 2025 and as our cohorts grow we are seeking additional team members to join us as we develop our discipline and our innovative curriculum.

In this full-time role, you will specifically contribute to the development and delivery of our experiential learning content within the integrated MPharm. Our programme offers students a true experiential learning experience from Year 1 covering all sectors of practice and extending to incorporate the final year research project embedded in practice. This role will involve extensive stakeholder liaison though recruitment and training and the identification and design of mutually beneficial learning outcomes.

You will be a key member of the curriculum design team, working closely with the Head of Pharmacy Practice and colleagues from all Pharmacy themes. Alongside the experiential learning role, you will design, deliver and assess teaching in the Pharmacy Practice area.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working with trainees (Pharmacy students or Foundation Year Pharmacists) ideally in an education and training role as a practicing Pharmacist. Additionally you should have experience of project work, working across and collaboratively with mixed membership teams, and delivery to standards. Experience of undergraduate teaching is not essential for this role and you will be supported by the team as you develop your teaching approach and in obtaining your FHEA qualification.

Based in the School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm), you will join a vibrant community of teachers and researchers building the discipline of Pharmacy

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Pharmacy, Head of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Leadership team, lead on the development and delivery of experiential learning within the MPharm programme ensuring that it is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the University’s Teaching and Learning Strategy.
• Work with our stakeholders to ensure their role within our programme is supported through developing relationships and providing training, liaising on EPAs and receiving feedback.
• Work with the School of AHPNM Placements Team and Learning Technologists to provide an excellent experiential learning experience for our students
• Contribute to national Pharmacy experiential learning communities.
• Undertake scholarship activities in Pharmacy Education, appropriate to experiential learning, that are influential on a national / international stage.
• Design, deliver and assess teaching in Pharmacy Practice including supervision of Professional Portfolios and academic tutoring.
• Engage in recruitment and outreach activities which may include activities outside standard working hours, for example Open Days.
• Improve and enhance the student experience and student outcomes through programme delivery based on a detailed understanding of student needs and professional requirements.
• Work according to University quality assurance processes and other regulatory frameworks including Professional Regulatory bodies e.g. GPhC.
• Behave ethically in all aspects of your role and act as a role-model for MPharm students
• Represent the institution and develop links with external stakeholders (within and outside the profession) to foster collaboration, at a regional and national level
• Provide effective line management where required
• Actively contribute to the collective interests and values of the University through individual action and inclusive, collaborative working
• Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

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