Job Description

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing has over 150 academic staff encompassing pharmacy, medicine, nursing, psychology and biomedical, pharmaceutical, sport and environmental sciences, making it the largest in the University. The John Dawson Sciences Complex, featuring leading edge laboratory, clinical and CPD resources, offers a superb learning environment for students and a setting for enhanced engagement with professional, NHS and industrial partners. City Campus offers top class educational settings including The Living Lab, a unique, purpose-built environment reflecting the various settings of integrated care provision, including mock hospital ward, pharmacy dispensaries, consultation and examination rooms, clinical skills resource and a hi-fidelity simulation suite.

About the role

This role will support the continual development and delivery of the Sunderland School of Pharmacy undergraduate and postgraduate provision, ensuring excellence in student experience both on campus and off campus, and in the practice setting.


You will engage with teaching, reach-out and research programmes in clinical pharmacy and health related topics. We are looking for a pharmacist with significant clinical experience and with experience of teaching and/or research. Ideally you will be an independent prescriber with strong regional networks in clinical settings.


To be considered for this post you must be a registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council with up to date knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice and current trends in teaching and learning. A teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake one, will be essential.

What we can offer you

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.

Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our "My Lifestyle Benefits Platform", where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that

97%

of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 27 July.

If you have questions about the available posts please contact Kathryn Davison at kathryn.davison@sunderland.ac.uk



Job Details
Department
Health Sciences & Wellbeing - School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Location
Sunderland Campus
Salary
46,110 to 57,424
Hours per Week
18.5
Closing Date
Sunday 27 July 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
0236-25