Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding individual keen to develop a role in academia complemented by a clinical role working in an acute hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist looking for a unique cross sector position. This joint appointment with the University of Bath will involve working collaboratively with other practice educators to design, deliver and assess practice based learning elements of the pharmacy undergraduate degree course including our very successful Clinical Learning in Practice (CLIP) model. The successful individual would be required to cover a range of face to face teaching activities and elements of assessment. There is also a requirement to provide pastoral support to individual students. As a clinical pharmacist there is the opportunity to practice as a non-medical prescriber in our theatres admissions lounge. The post holder will divide their time equally between working as a practice educator and practicing as a clinical pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will primarily be expected to design and deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate students on the MPharm programme. The teaching will include (but is not limited to) lectures, workshops, applied pharmacy practice skills sessions and supervision of dissertations or projects. Primarily the teaching commitment associated with this role will be at GWH.
- The post holder will also be expected to participate in the assessment and marking of the undergraduates verbal and written skills and undertake a pastoral role for the students during practice based learning activities.
- The post holder will be responsible for liaising between the University of Bath and GWH to arrange a suitable timetable for the practice based learning activities. The post holder will be expected to deliver the teaching during the practice based learning visits and where needed arrange suitable support from GWH colleagues to help deliver the teaching/supervise the undergraduates.
- The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of specialist clinical pharmacy services to defined specialties/areas as agreed with the clinical lead.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with senior pharmacy and medical staff.
- The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing operational provision of the pharmacy service, as per department rotas, to meet the needs of the service - evenings, weekends, bank holidays
About us
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service - We will put our patients first
Teamwork - We will work together
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect - We will act with integrity
Swindon is set in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the North and West, the Upper Thames valley to the East, and the Marlborough Downs to the South. Its surrounding countryside is dotted with pretty villages and enticing rural pubs.
There are excellent local schools, local sporting and golfing facilities, and there is a thriving local theatre and two large cinema complexes. Other cultural opportunities abound in London, Bristol, Oxford and Bath, all of which are within one hour's travelling time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Design and deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students which is informed by significant professional expertise gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience
- Design, implement and evaluate teaching and learning packages. Including identification of learning objectives and teaching methods, developing materials and resources, including materials for use on-line, communicating subject matter clearly
Please find attached a full job description and personal specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Design and deliver high quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students which is informed by significant professional expertise gained via practice, research/study and teaching experience
- Design, implement and evaluate teaching and learning packages. Including identification of learning objectives and teaching methods, developing materials and resources, including materials for use on-line, communicating subject matter clearly
Please find attached a full job description and personal specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M Pharm Degree
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma (Diploma or MSc) in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy or similar
- Keeping professionally up to date including CPD
Desirable
- Appropriate teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert, FHEA or equivalent)
- Non-medical prescriber
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- PhD or equivalent experience gained through extensive professional practice or University level teaching
Experience
Essential
- Highly experienced as qualified pharmacist
- Experience in a senior clinical pharmacy position
- Demonstrates a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
- Demonstrates high quality teaching technique
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider NHS agenda and issues
- Management e.g. project management, HR processes
- Understanding of academic processes and university regulations associated with teaching/teaching quality
- University teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide a stimulating learning environment with insights from practice
- Able to take full responsibility for the design, delivery and co-ordination of teaching programme(s)
- Ability to develop and prepare own teaching materials
Desirable
- Use of database for collation of information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M Pharm Degree
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate diploma (Diploma or MSc) in clinical pharmacy, community pharmacy or similar
- Keeping professionally up to date including CPD
Desirable
- Appropriate teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PGCert, FHEA or equivalent)
- Non-medical prescriber
- Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- PhD or equivalent experience gained through extensive professional practice or University level teaching
Experience
Essential
- Highly experienced as qualified pharmacist
- Experience in a senior clinical pharmacy position
- Demonstrates a core knowledge of therapeutics and pharmacology
- Demonstrates high quality teaching technique
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider NHS agenda and issues
- Management e.g. project management, HR processes
- Understanding of academic processes and university regulations associated with teaching/teaching quality
- University teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide a stimulating learning environment with insights from practice
- Able to take full responsibility for the design, delivery and co-ordination of teaching programme(s)
- Ability to develop and prepare own teaching materials
Desirable
- Use of database for collation of information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
