Lecturer in Prescribing

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If you are enthused by and want to inspire our students with your knowledge and experience in prescribing practice, then we would love to hear from you. 

Joining our passionate team puts you at the forefront of transforming the lives of our students. Our recently restructured School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development courses led by an ambitious team. We focus on providing students with real-world learning experiences inside state-of-the-art facilities which reflect the kinds of environments they can expect to encounter in their professional careers.

We are focused on creating a welcoming and engaging environment where everyone is supported and empowered to deliver their best work and achieve their potential. 

About the role:

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Prescribing to join our Pharmacy team. Pharmacy is changing, with the role of the pharmacist expanding to provide more vital health services and person-centred care. This role will be key to ensure that pharmacists can rise to the challenge and will support the development of these key skills. 

The role will play a key part in the academic development, course management, teaching and the continuing, and future success, of our MPharm and Advanced Certificate in independent prescribing courses and the wider role of the School in the Northwest region. 

About you:

Whilst experience in an educational institution is desirable, we welcome applications from individuals currently in clinical practice who are keen to use their prescribing skills to educate the next generation of pharmacists. While the role is advertised as full time, you may be inspired to teach in HE part time whilst maintaining currency in your clinical practice. If so, we will develop you as you step into a teaching career.

You will:

• Possess primary and/or secondary healthcare experience, preferably with experience of prescribing in a healthcare environment
• Possess a good honours degree in a relevant area e.g. pharmacy, nursing, areas allied to health
• Possess a non-medical prescribing qualification. 
• Hold registration with a relevant professional body

If you would like an informal discussion about the role with Clare Lawrence, Dean of School, or an informal tour of the school, then please contact her PA, Leanne Bowles by email.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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