Teaching Fellow in Clinical Pharmacy

About us

The Department of Pharmacy is situated in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. It comprises an expert team of educators providing our fully accredited, four-year MPharm programme which combines pharmaceutical science education with real-world pharmacy practice. Based in central London, the programme offers clinical placements at prestigious NHS Trusts and state-of-the-art training facilities, preparing students for diverse careers in hospital, community pharmacy, general practice, care homes, or the pharmaceutical industry.

Ranked among Europe’s top universities for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS 2024), King’s MPharm programme is delivered by world-class researchers and practitioners. Students benefit from expert-led teaching and practical training in consultation skills, diagnostics, and patient education, while being part of the multidisciplinary School of Life Course & Population Sciences. Situated on the vibrant Waterloo Campus, King’s offers students access to excellent facilities and a supportive community, fostering personal and professional growth for a rewarding career in pharmacy.

About the role

King’s College London is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Fellow in Clinical Pharmacy to contribute to the delivery of high-quality education in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice. This role is vital to equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in healthcare.

The successful candidate will deliver innovative teaching and assessment, integrating both theoretical and practical learning experiences. Responsibilities include leading lectures, facilitating practical sessions, conducting clinical simulation training, and fostering collaboration across healthcare disciplines. As a professional and module lead, the role involves, but is not limited to, the design, delivery and assessment of teaching, including simulations, working with non-clinical staff in ensuring integration of science into practice and ensuring alignment with academic standards.

The role also includes being a personal tutor, supervising undergraduate projects, guiding students in their academic journey, and contributing to the development and marking of assessments. This position is ideal for a passionate educator eager to shape the future of pharmacy education and inspire the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract for 3 years.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria 

• Degree in pharmacy with UK GPhC or other national registration body, or other professional healthcare qualification
• Knowledge in the principles of teaching, learning and assessment in a healthcare or academic setting
• Excellent knowledge, practical and clinical reasoning skills in the area of pharmacy practice
• Experience in the organisation, design and delivery of teaching and assessment at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• Excellent time management and organisation skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with supervising or tutoring students

Desirable criteria

• Masters/PhD level qualification and/or relevant post registration training
• Experience of coordination and administration of educational modules
• Education qualification: FHEA or equivalent

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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