Professor of Pharmacy Practice

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

• A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers. ** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

School of Pharmacy Founded in 2026 the School of Pharmacy is a contemporary and high performing School with excellence in education, professional credibility, strong student outcomes, and a clear external identity.

The Role The University of West London is seeking to appoint an outstanding Professor of Pharmacy Practice to play a central role in the development of its new School of Pharmacy. Reporting to the Head of School of Pharmacy, this is a significant appointment for a senior academic and professional leader who is committed to excellence in pharmacy education, practice-based learning and clinical scholarship. The role offers a distinctive opportunity to help shape a new and ambitious School from an early stage, contributing to the design of its academic culture, the strength of its professional partnerships, and the quality and reputation of its provision.

The Person This post will appeal to an individual with a strong professional identity in pharmacy practice and a clear commitment to preparing future pharmacists for contemporary and evolving healthcare environments. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership across pharmacy practice teaching, assessment and experiential learning, making a substantial contribution to the delivery, accreditation and continuous enhancement of the MPharm and related postgraduate and continuing professional development provision. They will also play a key role in ensuring that the curriculum is professionally credible, educationally innovative and fully aligned with General Pharmaceutical Council standards. Beyond curriculum leadership, the Professor of Pharmacy Practice will be expected to build and sustain strategic relationships with NHS organisations, primary care, community pharmacy and other practice partners, helping to create a high quality and well supported placement portfolio that reflects workforce needs and service priorities.

The postholder will also bring a visible profile in scholarship and or research, contributing to the School’s growing reputation through external engagement and demonstrable impact on practice, policy or professional standards. In this regard, the role combines academic leadership with real external influence and offers the chance to help define the School’s contribution to the profession and the communities it serves. We are therefore seeking a candidate with the standing and credibility, able to work effectively across organisational boundaries, and contribute to the creation of a modern, inclusive and high performing School of Pharmacy. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join UWL to help build a distinctive and professionally connected pharmacy offer with lasting impact.

How to Apply To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and complete application form. Please submit a CV and covering letter as part of your application, clearly evidencing your suitability for the role.

Further information about the application process can be found here: How to Apply - Jobs at the University of West London Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 15th June 2026.

Additional Information Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field. Registered pharmacist in good standing with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment). We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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