Lecturer in Health Sciences; Independent Prescribing-Pharmacist; ATS

Lecturer in Health Sciences (Independent Prescribing-Pharmacist) (ATS
1360)

Salary will be £48,822 per annum pro rata, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum pro rata.

Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health Sciences. Lecturer in Health Sciences (Independent Prescribing-Pharmacist) .

An opportunity has arisen within the School of Health Sciences to support the delivery and development of our Independent Prescribing provision for pharmacists, within a well-established multidisciplinary prescribing team.

We are seeking a registered Pharmacist Independent Prescriber with current GPhC registration and contemporary clinical experience to contribute to teaching, assessment and academic support across the programme. You will be expected to contribute to postgraduate teaching activities, module organisation, assessment and support ongoing curriculum development in line with professional and regulatory standards. You will also contribute to student support, admissions activity and wider School initiatives.

Applicants must hold a Masters level qualification in a relevant health-related subject, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and hold an Independent Prescriber qualification. Experience of postgraduate teaching relevant to the subject, student assessment and contemporary prescribing practice is essential. You will need to have a recordable teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert in Higher or Clinical Education) or be working towards one.

This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 1 year.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child and Vulnerable Adult Barred Lists. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or vulnerable adults.

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus facilities:
  Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal development: unlimited access to Linked In Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 3 July 2026. The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Louise Grisedale, Associate Professor in Pharmacology via