Jennifer Silverthorne

Jennifer Silverthorne is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Manchester. Previously a senior clinical pharmacist specializing in Education and Training at Hope Hospital, Salford, she transitioned to academia and now focuses on advancing clinical pharmacy education. She holds positions such as Teaching Strand Lead for 'The Patient' and 'Integrated Professional Practice,' and Programme Director for the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy.

Education qualifications include an EdD (University of Manchester, 2017), MEd (University of Leeds, 2006), BPharm (University of Bath, 1996), and a Diploma in Clinical and Health Services Pharmacy (University of Manchester, 2000). Her research interests center on healthcare education, simulation-based learning, and pharmacy professional development, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education.

Research Contributions: Her work examines interprofessional education, simulation training sustainability, and pharmacist role evolution. Key articles include systematic reviews on collaborative healthcare education and studies on communication assessment tools for pharmacy students.

• Grants/Projects:
  • Pharmacy Learner Engagement: Understanding Views on Education and Training (2018–2019)
  • Scoping Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Programmes (2018–2019)
• Teaching: Leads courses on pharmaceutical care, patient safety, and leadership in pharmacy.
• Service: Member of committees including the United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association and North West Pharmacist Trainers Network.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on educational innovation and healthcare workforce development.