Professor of Pharmacy Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

• Salary
  Grade J: £69,488 – £71,566 per annum
• Contractual Hours
  37 hours per week
• Basis
  Full-time
• Location
  Permanent – Full-time, Frenchay Campus, Bristol
• Job Type
  Academic
• Job Reference
  R08669

About Us

The School of Applied Sciences (SOAS) at UWE Bristol is a dynamic, successful, and rapidly evolving school, hosting around 100 academic and research staff and over 60 postgraduate researchers. We offer a cohesive portfolio of science courses and professional development programmes designed to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration and a problem-solving approach.

Our research is supported by several UWE Research Centres:

• Centre for Biomedical Research (CBR)
• Science Communication Unit (SCU)
• Centre for Sustainable Agri-Food and Environment (SAFE)
• Institute of Biosensing Technology (IBST)

The School is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including molecular biology labs, cell culture suites, imaging facilities, human analysis labs, an electron microscopy unit, and specialized resources for biosensor development.

SOAS has a growing portfolio of health-related programmes and research. Our Biomedical Sciences programmes have a long-standing reputation for excellence. Recently, we successfully launched MSc courses in Health Technology and Applied Transfusion and Transplant Science, in partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant.

We are proud recipients of the Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting our commitment to gender equality through initiatives in workload management, flexible working, and career development.

Within the College of Health and Social Wellbeing (CHSW), we also offer a range of allied health courses including nursing, paramedic science, radiography, and the highly successful Independent Prescribing programme.

About the Role

We are seeking a Professor of Pharmacy to lead the development of pharmacy education at UWE Bristol. This strategic role involves establishing a new MPharm programme and developing associated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses.

As the head of the Pharmacy subject group, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of pharmacy academic staff.
• Oversee the MPharm programme through the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accreditation process, currently progressing through Step Two.
• Advance research and grow the School’s pharmacy portfolio, including developing new CPD opportunities aligned with sector needs.

The role is based within SOAS but will operate across the College of Health, Science and Society (CHSS), a large and diverse part of the University with an extensive research portfolio supported by multiple Research Centres. Our research is funded through UK Research Councils, Innovate UK, National Institute for Health Research, local and international industry partners, and the European Commission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Pharmacy subject group and academic staff.
• Drive the successful development and accreditation of the MPharm programme.
• Build research excellence in pharmacy, including securing funding and generating impactful outputs.
• Expand professional development offerings in pharmacy education.
• Foster partnerships with external stakeholders to strengthen the School’s influence in the sector.

Preferred research areas include:

• Pharmacogenomics and personalised prescribing
• Cancer biology and novel therapeutics
• Patient engagement and service-user evaluation
• Pharmacy education
• Other closely related fields

Experience in academic curriculum design, programme development, and familiarity with GPhC standards is highly desirable. Applicants should ideally be registered pharmacy professionals.

Person Specification

• Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Leadership and team management experience in academic or professional settings.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• A commitment to staying current with developments in pharmacy and education best practices.
• A track record of research excellence and real-world impact.

Support is provided through mentorship from experienced professors and access to staff development funds for both personal and subject-specific growth.

Location

This position is based at our Frenchay campus, equipped with cutting-edge facilities to support staff and students in achieving excellence. Some flexible working arrangements are available, but the role is primarily campus-based.

Why UWE Bristol?

One of the largest Higher Education providers in the South West, with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff globally.

Located in Bristol, a vibrant, forward-thinking city with strong regional and international connections.

Offers competitive benefits including progressive pay, generous annual leave, career-average pension schemes, retail savings, onsite nursery, and professional development opportunities.

Tailored professional programmes support academics in delivering outstanding teaching.

UWE Bristol values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, including Global Majority backgrounds and women, but appointments are made solely on merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

Visa Sponsorship

We may sponsor qualifying candidates under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants should refer to the Skilled Worker Guidance and Right to Work Checklist for eligibility and required documentation. Please note that UWE does not cover visa or health surcharge costs.

Application Guidance

Interested candidates should submit an application form and provide specific examples demonstrating how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

For an informal discussion, contact:

Dr Lyn Newton, Dean of Applied Sciences: Lyn.newton@uwe.ac.uk

Professor Emmanuel Adukwu, Deputy Head of School: Emmanuel.adukwu@uwe.ac.uk

This is a permanent, full-time role on a 100% contract basis.