Advanced Pharmacist: Medical and Pharmacy Education

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist to coordinate the Prescribing and Therapeutics Teaching Program, liaise with hospital placement teams, and integrate ward-based and classroom teaching for the medical student curriculum.

You will assess medical students, provide feedback, and deliver educational sessions using lectures, workshops, and online modules to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical education across the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Prescribing and Therapeutics Teaching Program and liaise with placement and coordination teams to plan ward-based and classroom teaching for medical students.
• Assess medical students as an assessor for examinations such as CCAs and PSA, and provide informal feedback to support development.
• Deliver educational sessions using lectures, small group discussions, online modules, and one-on-one instruction to ensure comprehensive pharmaceutical education.

Job description

Advanced Pharmacist: Medical and Pharmacy Education

Coordination of the Prescribing and Therapeutics Teaching Program Liaise closely with the hospital's placement and coordination teams to plan and integrate ward-based and classroom-based prescribing and therapeutics teaching into the medical student curriculum. Ensure the seamless delivery of this critical pharmaceutical education component as per the contractual agreement between Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and the University of Manchester. Assessment of Medical Students Act as an assessor for formal medical student examinations, such as Clinical Case Assessments (CCAs) and the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA). Provide valuable informal feedback to students throughout their training to support their development of pharmaceutical knowledge and skills. Delivery of Educational Sessions Employ a diverse range of teaching methods and media, including face-to-face lectures, small group discussions, online modules, and one-on-one instruction. Ensure medical students receive a comprehensive, engaging pharmaceutical education that prepares them for their future roles. Induction and Ongoing Training for Trust Staff Provide induction training on safe prescribing and medicines optimisation, as required by the Education & Training team. Offer feedback and guidance to newly employed prescribers and other prescribing groups within the trust to maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care. Supervision of Trainee Pharmacist Education Program Serve as the Educational Supervisor for the trust's trainee pharmacists. Work closely with NHS England colleagues to incorporate the latest advancements in pharmacist education into the training curriculum. Provision of Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Services Deliver an advanced level of clinical pharmacy service to designated specialist ward areas. Contribute to the trust's weekend pharmacy services, enhancing the comprehensive pharmaceutical support available to patients.

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust