MSOP-005-26-R - Lecturer in Clinical and Professional Practice

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician? Are you looking to integrate your knowledge base of pharmacy and contribute to the delivery of pharmacy undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes? If so, we would welcome an application from you.

Our flagship undergraduate programme is the 4-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree course. In addition, we are renowned for our taught postgraduate pharmacy programmes, especially the Independent Prescribing programmes, accredited by a range of healthcare regulators.

The Medway School of Pharmacy is a collaboration between the Universities of Greenwich and Kent, based on the joint Medway campus of both Universities, which is located next to The Chatham Historic Dockyard.

The Medway School of Pharmacy has a vibrant research programme over a wide range of research areas arranged in three cognate areas (Biological Sciences; Chemistry and Drug Delivery; Clinical and Professional Practice) and a large postgraduate research student and research associate body.

Lecturer in Clinical and Professional Practice - Role Overview

As a Lecturer in Clinical and Professional Practice you will contribute extensively to the design and delivery of the taught postgraduate programmes and modules, in particular the Prescribing programmes and modules run by the school. An ability and willingness to teach pharmacology would be an advantage. You will also contribute to the delivery of relevant taught undergraduate programmes and modules within the Medway School of Pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality teaching and assessment on the undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes within the Medway School of Pharmacy.
• Providing guidance and technical expertise to students during practical sessions, supporting their development of key pharmacy skills.
• Preparing materials and equipment required for teaching sessions, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with the school's accreditation standards and guidelines, contributing to periodic accreditation and evaluation activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in a pharmacy and/or academic setting, with a background in supporting educational programmes.
• Strong practical knowledge of pharmacy operations, including dispensing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage resources effectively.

Benefits

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff).
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Corporate employee funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.

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