Job Description

Salary

Grade J: 69,488.00- 71,566.00 p.a

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Permanent - Full time

Job Type

Academic

Job reference

R08669

About us:

The School of Applied Sciences (SOAS) is a highly successful, dynamic and evolving School comprising approximately 100 academic and research staff and over 60 PGR researchers. The School delivers a cohesive portfolio of science courses and CPD that enables multidisciplinary working and encourages a problem-solving mindset. It is supported by three UWE Research Centres: the Centre for Biomedical Research (CBR), the Science Communication Unit (SCU), the Centre for Sustainable Agri-food and Environment (SAFE), and the Institute of Biosensing Technology (IBST). The School has state-of-the-art research facilities, including recently refurbished molecular biology laboratories, cell culture facilities, an imaging suite, a human analysis laboratory, an electron microscope unit, and specialised facilities for biosensor development.



The School of Applied Sciences has a successful and growing portfolio of health-related programmes and research. It has a long and successful history of delivering programmes in Biomedical Sciences and, more recently, has developed a highly successful MSc in Health Technology and an MSc in Applied Transfusion and Transplant Science in collaboration with NHS Blood and Transplant. The School is a proud recipient of an Athena SWAN Silver Award, and its commitment to fostering gender equality is reflected in ongoing initiatives focused on workload management, flexible working, and career development.



Within the College, the School of Health and Social Wellbeing (SHSW) also has a well-established reputation for delivering a range of health and allied health courses, including nursing, paramedic science, and radiography, as well as the highly successful Independent Prescribing course.



We are seeking a

Professor of Pharmacy

to lead the development of Pharmacy at UWE Bristol. This strategic initiative includes establishing a new MPharm programme and concurrently developing related Professional Development (CPD) courses. You will lead the Pharmacy subject group and will be responsible for managing a team of pharmacy academic staff. A key initial responsibility will be overseeing the development of the new MPharm programme, which is currently progressing through the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accreditation process.



The Professor of Pharmacy will be a member of the

College of Health, Science and Society (CHSS)

and, while based within the School of Applied Sciences, will work across the College. CHSS is a large, diverse, and dynamic part of the University with an extensive research portfolio, spanning fundamental, applied, and practice-oriented research. This is supported through a number of established Research Centres. The College's research activities are funded by UK Research Councils, Innovate UK, the National Institute for Health Research, local businesses, national and international industry, the European Commission, and other competitive funding bodies.

About the role:

You will be expected to hold a PhD in a relevant subject area, or a Master's qualification with significant professional practice. At UWE, Professors are recognised for their distinction, standing, and leadership within their discipline or professional field. In this role, you will be expected to make a significant contribution and demonstrate excellence in research that delivers real-world impact.



As Professor of Pharmacy, you will lead the Pharmacy subject group, managing a team of academic staff and guiding the development of the MPharm programme. This programme has recently passed a successful Step One event and is now progressing towards Step Two of the GPhC accreditation process.



You will also play a key role in advancing research within the field, helping to grow the School's research activity and outputs. Through your external networks, you will be well positioned to expand the pharmacy portfolio, particularly by developing new CPD opportunities that meet the needs of the sector.



Preference will be given to those with a strong track record of research in areas such as:
Pharmacogenomics and personalised prescribing Cancer biology, including novel therapeutics Patient engagement and service user evaluation Pharmacy education Or other closely related research areas.
Ideally, you will bring experience in academic curriculum design and programme development. As a registered pharmacy professional with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), you'll be familiar with the MPharm (Curriculum 2021) and have a strong understanding of GPhC standards, including experience of working to meet them.

Person specification:

To thrive in this role, you will align with UWE's values and bring a proven ability to lead and motivate teams. You'll be someone who works collaboratively and effectively across academic or professional settings. Strong organisational skills and a commitment to staying current with subject-specific developments and best practice benchmarks will also be key to your success.

You will be supported by an experienced professor mentor and will have access to staff development funds for both personal and subject-related training.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.



We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.



We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.



We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.



We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority background and/or female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.



As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact:



Dean of Applied Sciences, Dr Lyn Newton: Lyn.newton@uwe.ac.uk or Deputy Head of School, Professor Emmanuel Adukwu Emmanuel.adukwu@uwe.ac.uk

This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100 percent contract.

The University's normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.



We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.



Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.



Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.



Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the , and include specific examples wherever possible.



Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.



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