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Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is a Permanent position working 21 hours a week.
A bilingual Senior Lecturer with expertise in Clinical Pharmacy and/or Pharmacy Practice is being sought to lead on the provision of Pharmacy education in the Welsh language. The successful applicant will also be involved in curriculum development and delivery, helping to fully prepare graduates for their expanding clinical roles within the pharmacy workforce. Applicants should be fluent Welsh speakers (Level 3) and they will also be GPhC-registered pharmacists, ideally with independent prescriber annotation.
The Swansea curriculum incorporates inter‐professional education, public and patient involvement, enhanced placement learning and clinical skills, all underpinned by fundamental scientific principles and supported by a digital thread to form an integrated programme that is at the vanguard of pharmacy education, science and practice. Through this you will work closely with colleagues in the Practice of Pharmacy Teaching Group, and you will also play an important role in community stakeholder involvement and relationship building, particularly amongst placement partners and patient and public volunteers.
It is our intention to help students become pharmacists who are leaders in their profession, be that through the clinical management of patients, the discovery and development of new medicines or through improved community health. Our aim is to develop a course that will meet the current and future needs of the pharmacy profession in Wales, inspire and attract students, and support the long-term ambitions of the Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales vision.
You'll be joining a friendly and encouraging community of pharmacy academics and a wider group of supportive healthcare professional colleagues across the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. Swansea is a great place to live and work, the gateway to the Gower with its fantastic beaches and close to the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
We have an under-representation of women in the area of academia and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
Additional Information
To apply for this role you should submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Covering letter explaining how you meet the “person specification criteria” – listed in the Job description.
Interviews will take place online and shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a 10-minute mini-lecture in Welsh to staff and students as part of the selection process.
