Advanced Specialist Pharmacist – Workforce, Training & Education (WTE)

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks an experienced Pharmacist to lead the education and development of pharmacy staff. This role involves collaboration with key stakeholders and supports the implementation of the NHS workforce strategy. The ideal candidate will have a pharmacy degree and experience in providing training. Opportunities for personal development and further academic qualifications are available.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Leadership Academy access

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing training and development for pharmacy staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy workforce strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expert advice in pharmacy education and training.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop pharmacy workforce strategies.
• Evaluate training needs and oversee pharmacy staff development.

Skills

Leadership in pharmacy training

Collaboration with healthcare institutions

Understanding of NHS workforce strategy

Education

Pharmacy degree

PhD or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacist to work within the Pharmacy Workforce Development team at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and skilled pharmacist with a passion for education and development to work with our forward-thinking team to support and influence the future pharmacist workforce.

This post has been created to support the delivery of our undergraduate pharmacy placement programme, provide leadership for our 3rd year Foundation Pharmacists and also contribute to the pharmacy workforce strategy within the Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting the implementation of the initial education and training of pharmacists and advanced pharmacist development programme.

If you would also welcome an opportunity to further your career and academic advancement by undertaking fully funded research leading to a PhD or professional doctorate, or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice - this is fully supported by the Trust and the department.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for providing effective professional leadership and expert advice as regards to the education, training, and development of pharmacy staff to ensure the department provides a safe, efficient, standardised service that meets the needs of patients and local stakeholders.

To work collaboratively with key stakeholders within STW ICS, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and wider organisations to develop and deliver a clear strategy and vision for the transformation of the pharmacy workforce, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, the NHS People Plan, the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, and the Trust’s workforce strategy and other relevant business plans.

To work with the Pharmacy Team Leader for Education and Training to assess and identify new education and training needs and opportunities to support the Trust and departmental implementation of the workforce development strategy.

To work with the Pharmacy Team Leader for Education and Training provide oversight, assurance, and evaluation for the delivery of pharmacy staff training, development, and transformation.

In conjunction with the Pharmacy Team Leader for Education and Training and other members of the pharmacy senior leadership team, to implement and evaluate clear development frameworks for all members of the pharmacy team, from pharmacy assistants and administrative staff to senior clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and scientific and technical staff.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is simple

To provide excellent care to our communities we serve.

We're looking for people who want to help us achieve this vision, who will help us make a difference.

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

• Patient focused service
• Supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for personal development
• A department open to new ways of working

What can SaTH offer you?

• To be part of a trust embarking on a transformational journey
• A supportive environment to enable further development of your career and your skills.
• Access to our Leadership Academy

We believe in ensuring our patients have a positive experience of care. Join the team and help us to create the best possible outcomes for our patients.