Professor in Pharmacy Practice Uk Visa Sponsorship

Human Resource
Uk
April 24, 2025
£45 - £55 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Join Us as a Professor in Pharmacy Practice
Job Reference: SRF50763
Location: Whiteknights Campus, Reading, UK
Department: School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy – Division of Pharmacy
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week (FTE 1.0)
Salary: Professorial range – negotiable based on experience
Closing Date: 23:59 on 23 May 2025
Interviews: Date to be confirmed

Are you an ambitious academic leader ready to shape the future of healthcare education and research?

The Reading School of Pharmacy is looking for an outstanding individual to join us at Professor level. You’ll be stepping into a key leadership role, contributing to the strategic direction and growth of our pharmacy practice team and broader research environment.

You’ll work alongside a passionate and collaborative team of educators and researchers dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and advancing the role of pharmacists through innovative education and practice. This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge, research-led teaching that prepares the prescribing pharmacists of tomorrow.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and develop your own research programme in health services research
  • Secure research funding and publish impactful work
  • Supervise postgraduate students and mentor early career researchers
  • Build strong, interdisciplinary research collaborations within and beyond the University
  • Shape and enhance our pharmacy practice curriculum
  • Contribute to REF submissions through high-quality research and impact case studies

What We’re Looking For:

  • A strong track record of academic leadership
  • Evidence of securing external research funding
  • An excellent publication record in health services research or a related field
  • A commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and team development
  • A passion for innovation in teaching and research
  • A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re especially interested in candidates who are excited about cross-disciplinary collaboration and creating inclusive learning and working environments.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome. Please ensure you meet the eligibility and points requirements. More details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Questions?

We’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Professor Katrina Bicknell
Email: k.bicknell@reading.ac.uk
Position: Head of Pharmacy

At the University of Reading, we believe that diverse teams lead to better ideas and stronger outcomes. We’re proud to support the Athena SWAN Charter, the Race Equality Charter, and champion LGBT+ inclusion. We welcome applications for job-shares, part-time roles, and flexible working.

Join a community where you can thrive, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of pharmacy.

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