Senior Lecturer Pharmacy Practice

About the University of Sunderland 

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas. 

With more than 150 academic staff encompassing pharmacy, medicine, nursing, psychology and biomedical, pharmaceutical, sport and environmental sciences, this Faculty is the largest in the University. The Sciences Complex, featuring leading edge laboratories, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with professional, NHS and industrial partners. Our School of Pharmacy is situated within the John Dawson Sciences Complex and offers amazing facilities including The Living Lab, a unique, purpose-built environment reflecting the various settings of integrated care provision, including mock hospital ward, pharmacy dispensary, consultation and examination rooms, clinical skills resource, hi-fidelity simulation suite and a patient apartment.

About the role

To assist us in the further development of our vision for teaching and research in pharmacy, medicine, nursing and health and healthcare sciences we are looking to recruit to a fixed term post of Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, within the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing.

This role is a fixed term post to cover maternity leave and will support the continual development and delivery of the Sunderland School of Pharmacy undergraduate and postgraduate provision, ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus.

What you can bring 

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist to engage with teaching, reach-out and research programmes in pharmacy practice and health related topics. You should be a UK registered pharmacist with clinical currency and experience of teaching and/or research.

To be considered for this post you must be a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council with up-to-date knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice and current trends in teaching and learning.  A teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake one, will be essential.

What we can offer you 

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. 

Equality, diversity & inclusion 

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th April (23.59 GMT).

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kathryn Davison; Associated Head of School - Pharmacy Practice at kathryn.davison@sunderland.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 15 Apr 2025

Team: Academic

Salary: £46,110 to £57,424