Advanced Pharmacist: Medical and Pharmacy Education

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston is seeking a Medical Education Pharmacist to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. You will lead prescribing and therapeutics education for undergraduates in partnership with the University of Manchester Medical School.

The post covers a wide range of teaching settings—ward-based learning, small groups, lectures and online sessions—focusing on medicines management, safe prescribing and assessments such as CCAs and the

Qualifications

• Lead the prescribing and therapeutics curriculum for medical students.
• Provide teaching across ward-based learning, groups, lectures and online sessions.
• Assess student competence via CCAs and PSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative educational programmes in prescribing.
• Coordinate and assess medical student learning across settings.
• Support trainee pharmacists and medicines governance initiatives.

Job description

Are you a driven and passionate pharmacist looking for an exciting new challenge? Then look no further!

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Education Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

This highly rewarding and varied role is central to the delivery of high-quality prescribing and therapeutics education for undergraduate medical students in partnership with the University of Manchester Medical School. The postholder will lead the development, delivery and assessment of innovative educational programmes that equip future doctors with the knowledge, skills and confidence to prescribe medicines safely and effectively.

The Medical Education Pharmacist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals undertakes a highly specialised role that is fundamental to the delivery of safe prescribing education and the development of the future medical and pharmacy workforce. The postholder leads and coordinates the prescribing and therapeutics curriculum for University of Manchester medical students, delivering teaching across a broad range of settings including ward-based learning, small group teaching, lectures, online sessions and individual support. They provide expert education on medicines management, therapeutics, medicines optimisation and safe prescribing, ensuring students develop the knowledge and skills required to prescribe safely and effectively in clinical practice. The postholder also plays a key role in assessing competence through formal examinations, including Clinical Case Assessments (CCAs) and the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), while providing ongoing feedback and support to facilitate student development.

In addition to undergraduate medical education, the postholder provides induction and training on safe prescribing for new prescribers within the Trust, supporting medicines governance and patient safety objectives. The role also includes acting as Educational Supervisor for trainee pharmacists, leading the development, delivery and quality assurance of the trainee pharmacist programme in line with NHS England and GPhC requirements.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, over 10,000 dedicated colleagues work together to provide high-quality care for our patients every day. Together, we serve a local population of around 370,000 people, while also delivering specialist services to more than 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Whatever your role, you will play an important part in helping us deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. Every contribution matters, and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly supports patients, colleagues and the wider healthcare community.

We are committed to helping our staff reach their full potential. You'll benefit from a wide range of learning and development opportunities, gain valuable new skills, and work alongside talented professionals from a variety of disciplines. Whether you are looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden your experience, or take the next step in your career, we will support you to achieve your goals.

As part of our team, you'll be encouraged to think innovatively, embrace new ideas and contribute to meaningful improvements across our services. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Most importantly, everything we do is centred on providing outstanding care for our patients. This means every role within our organisation is valued, meaningful and something to be proud of

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Judith Argall Job title: Associate Director of Pharmacy - Medicines Safety Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01772 522220

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