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Overview
The University of Sheffield is embarking on an ambitious journey to open a new MPharm degree from October 2025. Based in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery ( https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ahpnm ) you will join a vibrant community of researchers and teachers, within the School and across the Faculty of Health, building the programme and the discipline of Pharmacy.
As a GPhC registered technician you will design and deliver teaching across the Pharmacy Practice area, contribute to the assessment of students through OSCEs and Clinical Skills sessions and manage the day to day running of the Dispensary area and Consultation rooms.
Candidates for this post should demonstrate their experience in Pharmacy Technician education and training or delivery of MPharm degree programmes and their commitment to professional development within their role. A commitment to fresh thinking, flexibility and adaptability in approach are essential to this role.
Applicants should provide a CV and a summary of their education and training experience.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Practice team, to design and deliver Practice and Clinical Teaching within the MPharm programme ensuring that it is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the University's Teaching and Learning Strategy.
- Develop and review assessments in relation to the practice of pharmacy and be involved in associated quality assurance, delivery, marking and feedback.
- Support individual MPharm students in the role as professional mentor and academic tutor.
- Improve and enhance the student experience and student outcomes through programme delivery based on a detailed understanding of student needs and professional requirements.
- Behave ethically in all aspects of your role and act as a role-model for MPharm students.
- Manage the day-to-day running of the School pharmacy dispensary and consultation area including preparation of teaching and equipment.
- Arrange for the purchase/procurement and safe storage and administration of pharmacy supplies, including medicinal products and prepare costings and liaise with relevant senior colleagues for replacement of equipment /supplies or procurement of new equipment /supplies.
- Manage own technical and administrative activities, with guidance from colleagues if required.
- Participate in School admissions and outreach activities which may involve activities outside of standard working hours, for example Open days.
- Work according to University quality assurance processes and other regulatory frameworks including Professional Regulatory bodies e.g. GPhC.
- Actively contribute to the collective interests and values of the University through individual
action and inclusive, collaborative working.
- Make a full and active contribution to the principles of the Sheffield Academic'. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University's achievements as a whole.
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Essential criteria
- Current registration as a technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (assessed at application)
- Experience of teaching pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students or foundation year pharmacy trainees (assessed at application and interview)
- Effective communication skills, both orally and written (assessed at application and interview)
- Effective IT skills including the use of Excel spreadsheets (assessed at application and interview)
- Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues and students (assessed at application and interview)
- Ability to work autonomously (assessed at application and interview)
- Relevant current practice as a Pharmacy Technician in a patient-centred role (assessed at application and interview)
Desirable criteria (max 2)
- Teaching qualification e.g. FHEA, PGCert Higher Education (assessed at application)
- Willingness to undertake additional training / education related to role (assessed at application and interview)
Further Information
Grade: 7 - 37,999 -46,485
Line manager: Head of Pharmacy Practice
For informal enquiries about this job contact
Dr Maria Allinson, Head of Pharmacy Practice on m.d.allinson@sheffield.ac.uk
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on w/c 24th February 2025 . This will consist of an interview and a presentation (guidance will be provided for shortlisting candidates on the presentation required). We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing w/c 10th February 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Caroline Potts via c.e.potts@sheffield.ac.uk
Our vision and strategic plan
We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
What we offer
- A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women's and Parent's networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
- A range of generous family-friendly policies
- paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
- support for those going through the menopause
- paid time off and support for fertility treatment
- and more
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
Criminal record
An enhanced with barred lists DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).
Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).
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