Pharmacy Professional Practitioner (Lecturer) Northern Precinct

Full-time Opportunity: Level B, 0.8 FTE employment with the University on a fixed term, 3 year contract
Opportunity for Ahpra-registered Pharmacist with a passion for and demonstrated excellence in clinical skills teaching and assessment
Base salary from $118, 390 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Sydney Pharmacy School is a globally recognised leading centre for pharmacy education. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of pharmacists who will be leaders and innovators in their fields of practice. In 2023, we implemented two innovative integrated pharmacy degrees with increased work integrated learning opportunities. Our teams of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy, across a range of therapeutic areas.
The Sydney Pharmacy School is seeking to appoint a Pharmacy Professional Practitioner (Lecturer) to assist students in meeting eligibility requirements for completing a degree leading to Ahpra registration. You will teach and supervise pre-registration students, primarily those on clinical placement. Your duties may include clinical teaching and assessment with a focus on coaching and developing students in providing best-practice patient care within a clinical setting.
The incumbent will be located within The Royal North Shore Hospital and may be required to travel to the Camperdown Campus occasionally for teaching-related activities. Please note this is a full-time opportunity, with 0.8FTE employed by the University of Sydney and a commitment from the LHD hospital (NSW Health) to employ the candidate for the remainder 0.2FTE.
Your key responsibilities will be to:

• undertake teaching and training of students in clinical setting, applying clinical experience and expertise to inform best practice teaching
• deliver professional standards training and education to students to prepare them to meet eligibility requirements for completion of a degree leading to Ahpra registration
• apply clinical knowledge and experience to inform high-quality patient care whilst also supervising the training of pre-registration students
• train students to deliver best practice multi-disciplinary, patient centred care
• support students to develop strong communication skills with fellow health professionals as well as patients and their families or carers
• engage in high-quality clinical teaching and learning experiences which meet the University’s expectations and standards for clinical education staff
• provide advice, mentoring, and guidance relevant to the stage of training to students to prepare them for engaging in clinical practice
• contribute to innovative practices in clinical education with a view to improving educational outcomes
• apply expertise in clinical practice to provide training and support to academic staff on effective, innovative and contemporary clinical practice
• contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled.

About you

• current Ahpra-registered Pharmacist
• bachelor’s or master’s degree in pharmacy
• proven experience in clinical teaching and learning in a tertiary environment (or clinical placement), as evidenced by student coaching and skills development
• qualified pharmacist with clinical experience who has already developed skills and competencies in clinical pharmacy
• proven experience working in a clinical setting and ability to apply expertise and knowledge to inform clinical practice teaching
• demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• strong commitment to patient and student-centred care.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
EEO statement
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