Once you have completed a PhD, you may want to secure postdoctoral research funding and explore academic leadership roles to advance your career as a clinical academic pharmacist.
Explore pharmacy training and development schemes
Clinical academic posts in the NHS
Working in a clinical academic role within the NHS allows you to bring insights from clinical practice into research. Your findings can be translated into innovations that improve patient care. Agreements between a School of Pharmacy and NHS trust can support these dual roles.
University positions
University-based roles let you combine research with teaching the next generation of pharmacists. Positions can include Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice or Clinical Academic Fellow.
To build your career, focus on developing a strong research portfolio:
- publish in peer-reviewed journals
- present at conferences
- apply for grants
- collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health academics to explore shared research interests
