Advanced Pharmacist: Medical and Pharmacy Education

NHS ENGLAND; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England in Preston invites an Educational Pharmacist to coordinate the prescribing and therapeutics teaching program, integrating ward-based and classroom teaching into the medical student curriculum. You will assess medical students in CCAs and PSA, deliver diverse teaching methods, and provide induction training for trust staff.

You will supervise the trainee pharmacist education program and contribute to advanced clinical pharmacy services across wards, including weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with hospital placement and coordination teams to plan and integrate ward-based and classroom-based prescribing and therapeutics teaching into the medical student curriculum.
• Assess medical students in formal exams such as CCAs and PSA, and provide informal feedback to support development.
• Deliver teaching using lectures, small groups, online modules, and one-on-one instruction to ensure comprehensive pharmaceutical education.
• Provide induction training on safe prescribing and medicines optimisation for Trust staff, and guide new prescribers and prescribing groups.
• Act as Educational Supervisor for trainee pharmacists and collaborate with NHS England colleagues to update the training curriculum.
• Deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services to designated ward areas and contribute to weekend pharmacy services.

Job description

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.