Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education at UCL – School of Pharmacy

UCL – School of Pharmacy

Location: London
Salary: £65,698 to £71,357
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 15th July 2024
Closes: 29th July 2024
Job : B02-07241

The UCL School of Pharmacy stands as one of the world’s leading institutions in pharmaceutical science, education, and professional engagement. Renowned for its high-quality research, the school excels in various areas including drug delivery, drug discovery, pharmacy, and patient safety. Additionally, the school has a notable history of developing spinout companies that introduce new therapeutic strategies to patients.

We are seeking a dedicated Associate Professor (Teaching and Research) for a full-time, permanent position within our research department of Practice and Policy. The role involves leading the delivery of professional and clinical elements in both undergraduate and postgraduate programs tailored for pharmacists in the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate will spearhead the Clinically Enhanced Pharmacist Independent Prescribing (CEPIP) course, designed to equip pharmacists with skills in history taking and physical examination. Furthermore, the department oversees the quality assurance, accreditation, and monitoring of experimental and learning sites for the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) and other postgraduate professional pharmacy programs.

• Lead the CEPIP course for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Innovate and transform curriculum development, course design, and teaching materials for integrated MPharm and postgraduate programs.
• Identify and implement suitable teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Oversee designated courses, modules, lectures, and workshops.
• Develop and design teaching materials including handouts and coursework.
• Engage in regular curriculum review and development.
• Contribute to the enhancement of teaching quality and the student experience.
• Design and implement assessment methods for registered pharmacists, including examinations and coursework.
• Collaborate with external colleagues in hospital pharmacy sites for quality assurance and audit purposes.

The ideal candidate will be a UK-registered pharmacist with significant experience in education. You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of innovative and transformational changes to the undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy practice curriculum. This includes developing teaching materials, engaging in curriculum review, and ensuring the quality of teaching and assessments.

In addition to the exciting opportunities presented by this role, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. More information can be found here.

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