Newcastle University
Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy
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Lecturer – School of Pharmacy
Salary
- Grade F Lecturer: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum
- Grade G Lecturer: £47,389 - £56,535 per annum
About the University
Newcastle University is renowned for its excellent benefits, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave
- Strong pension schemes
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives
- A supportive and inclusive work culture
Closing Date: 20 July 2026
The Role
The successful candidate will work within the School of Pharmacy, contributing to teaching and research activities primarily underpinning the MPharm programme. This appointment seeks individuals with:
- Proven teaching and supervisory experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate settings
- Specialist knowledge in clinical pharmacy relevant to practice-focused education
- ่าน経験 working in a School of Pharmacy or equivalent clinical education environment
The School integrates seamlessly with the Faculty of Medical Sciences and benefits from collaborative teaching and research links with the following institutes:
- Biosciences Institute (NUBI)
- Population and Health Sciences Institute (PHSI)
- Translational and Clinical Research Institute (TCRI)
Applicants wishing to discuss the role informally are encouraged to contact Dr Ilona Obara at ilona.obara@newcastle.ac.uk.
For more information about the School of Pharmacy, see School of Pharmacy website.
Key Accountabilities
The Lecturer will be responsible for the following core and supporting duties:
Core Duties
- Provide specialist expertise in contemporary clinical pharmacy fields
- Lead and supervise teaching, learning, and assessment across multiple School programmes, with an initial focus on pharmacy practice components of the MPharm programme
- Supervise clinical placements in partner organisations
- Participate in administrative duties, committee work, and school/faculty activities as required
- Contribute to professional development activities (internal and external to the University)
- Help to promote pharmacy programmes (both undergraduate and postgraduate) to current and prospective students
- Act as a personal tutor and provide academic and pastoral support for assigned students
- Contribute to the School’s research strategy, linking with other University groups for income generation and impact
- Depending on job level, contribute to published research and presentations (as commensurate with experience)
- Undertake other duties as instructed by the Head of School, including participation in relevant meetings
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The Person
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Deep expertise in a contemporary field of clinical pharmacy, including familiarity with:
- NHS pharmacy services (e.g., community, primary care, or secondary care)
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team
- Strong organisation, planning, and administrative skills
- Demonstrated experience in teaching clinical pharmacy (either at undergraduate or postgraduate levels) or comparable clinical supervision
- Specialist knowledge in an area aligned with the clinical pharmacy strand of the MPharm curriculum
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Desirable Additional Qualifications/Experience
- Familiarity with current accredited MPharm programme structures and processes
- Experience in academic programme management
- A track record of peer-reviewed publications in line with career stage
Attributes and Behavioural Traits
- Committed and enthusiastic
- Confident communicator
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Disclosure Requirements
- Evidence of sustained clinical experience OR a PhD or Professional Doctorate in pharmacy or a closely related field, OR
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (or international equivalent)
Desirable Recognition
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
- Independent Prescriber status
Our Values and Commitment to Inclusion
Newcastle University is a University of Sanctuary, committed to ensuring that all staff and students are treated with dignity and respect. We actively foster an inclusive environment, prioritising equality and welcoming those fleeing persecution.
Our work includes:
- Our Gold Athena Swan Award for gender equality
- REC Race Equality Charter Bronze recognition for combating race inequality in academia
- Being a Disability Confident employer
- Our support for Euraxess, international researchers in Europe
We are dedicated to evaluating applications without bias and encourage all communities to apply, ensuring our team reflects the diversity of our university and student population. Success builds on the unique backgrounds and skills of our colleagues.
Requisition ID: 29317
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