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

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks an experienced Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy Workforce Development team. The role involves providing leadership in pharmacy education, collaborating with stakeholders to improve workforce strategies, and is supported by opportunities for academic advancement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and a strong background in Pharmacy.

Benefits

Patient focused service

Support for personal development

Access to Leadership Academy

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC.
• Experience in providing expert advice and leading a pharmacy team.
• Relevant post registration experience in Hospital Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership in pharmacy education and development.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop pharmacy workforce strategies.
• Implement and evaluate development frameworks for pharmacy staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Expertise in Pharmacy

Education

Postgraduate education in Pharmacy Practice

Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

223-ASP-583

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered with GPhC
• Postgraduate education in Pharmacy Practice
• Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm

Desirable

• Registered Independent Prescriber
• Postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. CertEd)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in Hospital Pharmacy
• Significant experience of hospital pharmacy if not working in that sector currently
• Experience of MDT working with example
• Experience of documenting in notes with example
• Experience of training pharmacy staff with example
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Project management/report writing example
• Policy/guideline writing with example
• Staff management with description
• Prereg tutor/Foundation pharmacist designated supervisor experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered with GPhC
• Postgraduate education in Pharmacy Practice
• Honours Degree in Pharmacy / MPharm

Desirable

• Registered Independent Prescriber
• Postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. CertEd)
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in Hospital Pharmacy
• Significant experience of hospital pharmacy if not working in that sector currently
• Experience of MDT working with example
• Experience of documenting in notes with example
• Experience of training pharmacy staff with example
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Project management/report writing example
• Policy/guideline writing with example
• Staff management with description
• Prereg tutor/Foundation pharmacist designated supervisor experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)