Advanced Pharmacist (Education and Training Development)

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a dynamic pharmacist for a newly created position in the Pharmacy Education & Training team. This full-time role focuses on coordinating and delivering experiential learning opportunities for student and trainee pharmacists, shaping the future of pharmacy education in partnership with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include expanding the EL programme, enhancing training, and ensuring quality in student pharmacist programmes.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Independent prescriber or working towards it.
• Passionate about supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Expand the experiential learning programme over the next 3 years.
• Review and enhance the modular foundation training programme.
• Support delivery of education and training across NHS Tayside.

Skills

Communication

Team-working

Time Management

Education

Post-grad qualification in clinical pharmacy

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As we move towards the vision of trainee pharmacists being prescriber-ready upon registration by 2026, NHS Tayside has a unique opportunity for a dynamic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Education & Training (E&T) team.

This newly created post focuses on coordinating, developing, and delivering experiential learning (EL) opportunities for student and trainee pharmacists. Working in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland, Schools of Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy Employers and NHS Tayside teams, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of pharmacy education.

This full-time position includes 4 sessions for practice in a GP clinical pharmacy setting and you will be supported to develop your practice across the four pillars of core advanced practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand the EL programme and supervision infrastructure over the next 3 years.
• Review and enhance the modular foundation training programme.
• Support delivery of wider education and training across NHS Tayside
• Ensure quality monitoring and development of both student and trainee pharmacist programmes.
  
  

We’re Looking For Someone Who

Is GPhC-registered

Holds a post-grad qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent

Is an independent prescriber (or working towards it)

Has excellent communication, team-working & time management skills

Is passionate about supporting learners and driving educational innovation.

This role is perfect for a pharmacist who is passionate regarding the advancing practice of pharmacists across all sectors especially Primary care and Community Pharmacy. If helping others to succeed is important to you, apply now to join us in shaping the future of pharmacy education across NHS Tayside.

Informal enquiries to: Michelle Logan, or Deborah Stafford,

Hours of work: 37 hours per week (alternative hours may be discussed)

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