This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Pharmacy with an experienced team.

The successful candidate will be required to consistently provide high levels of customer service and, be able to work in a team within a busy pharmacy. The focus will be the delivery of a safe, efficient and high-quality pharmaceutical service to the patients and public attending the pharmacy.

Applicants must be a qualified Pharmacist currently registered with The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and eligible to work in the UK.

Job Role:

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of Donaghy's Pharmacy
• To maximise NHS dispensing and the provision of professional services
• To ensure all staff comply with all statutory and professional obligations
• To help deliver new services particularly those commissioned by SPPG
• To have up to date knowledge of current pharmacy services and end of month returns
• To manage the pharmacy inventory and order stock as required
• To demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills
• Previous experience in Community Pharmacy is desirable, preferably in a manager role, but not essential as training and mentoring will be provided.

 NB Locum opportunities are also available.

As Senior Lecturer within the Department of Pharmacy, this is a senior leadership role and you will report to the Head of Department of Pharmacy. You will be expected to play a key role in the leadership of the MPharm programme including in the ongoing development and accreditation, professional and regulatory body compliance of the new MPharm degree programme aiming to commence in September 2025.

Specifically, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute their professional and academic expertise and experience in steering and delivering teaching, learning, assessment, quality assurance and enhancement and ongoing curriculum design of the Master of Pharmacy programme.

Essential Qualifications

• An MPharm Degree at Level as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or equivalent pharmacy qualification

• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualifying experience in a Pharmacy education context

• Experience in delivery of an MPharm programme or equivalent programme leading to qualification as a pharmacist

• Proven motivational, teamwork and leadership skills, including in academic settings

• Experience in the use of and monitoring of pharmacy evidence-based practice

Working closely with staff in the Department of Pharmacy and wider Faculty of Science, the successful candidates’ role will be to:

• deliver teaching, learning and assessment within the discipline of pharmaceutical chemistry, including practicals and the supervision of projects. Contribute to ePortfolios, OSCEs and the Professional Registration Exam within the MPharm programme;

• contribute to the development and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment of other programmes within the Department of Pharmacy and wider Faculty, including supervising postgraduate research and the development of new learning provisions;

• collaborate effectively with staff of the Department of Pharmacy and wider Faculty of Science and Health in championing the development of new programmes;

• engage in relevant research, which will expand the research expertise and activity in the wider Faculty of Science and Health.

Essential Qualifications:

• An MPharm Degree at Level as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or equivalent pharmacy qualification.

• Three years relevant post-qualification experience.

Working closely with other staff in the Department of Pharmacy, the successful candidates’ role will be to:

• deliver teaching, learning and assessment within the discipline of Pharmacy Practice on the MPharm programme, including management of ePortfolios, supervision of projects, conduct of OSCEs and the pharmacy statutory Professional Registration Exam,

• contribute to the development and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment of other programmes within the Department of Pharmacy and wider Faculty, including supervising postgraduate research and the development of new learning provisions;

• collaborate effectively with other staff of the Department of Pharmacy and wider Faculty of Science and Health in championing the development of new programmes;

• engage in relevant research, which will expand the research expertise and activity in the wider Faculty of Science and Health.

The postholder will be expected to enhance the discipline area of pharmacy at ATU, providing expertise in a manner which engages with the student body and ensures that the students understand the relevance and application of their core learning.

Essential Qualifications:

• An MPharm Degree at Level as specified in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or equivalent pharmacy qualification.

• Three years relevant post-qualification experience.