Grade 5 Salary Range £27,319 - £31,236 pro rata (Incremental progression)
Part Time (21 hours 0.6 FTE) Indefinite
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious MPharm programme at Keele University, at a time of significant growth and innovation in pharmacy education. We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking pharmacy professional to help shape the future of placement-based learning, ensuring our students are equipped with the skills, experience and confidence required for modern pharmacy practice.
You will contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality experiential learning across the MPharm programme, working with academic and professional teams to create engaging, meaningful and future-focused placement experiences. This is a particularly exciting time to join us as we embed our placement provision and develop new models of learning that span community, hospital, primary care, voluntary and emerging sectors. You will also support students directly. helping to prepare them for practice, fostering their development, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for pharmacy education, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to innovation. If you are excited by the opportunity to influence how pharmacy students learn in practice, work with a wide range of partners across the healthcare system and contribute to a programme that is evolving to meet the future of the profession, we would love to hear from you.
You will hold a current registration with the GPhC and have experience/qualifications in pharmacy practice.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available.
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade above.
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave.
- Excellent staff pension scheme.
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development.
- On site Ofstead ‘Outstanding’ nursery.
- Discounted health, fitness, and amenities facilities on site.
- Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Access to 600 Acres of the Keele Estate with woodland walks.
- Discounted computer hardware from major manufacturers.
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more, please click the 'Apply' button above.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Kate Webb: k.webb1@keele.ac.uk Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
Interviews will be held on: 10 November 2026
£27,319 to £31,236. Grade 5, pro rata (Incremental progression)