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

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Shrewsbury seeks an experienced Pharmacist to lead education and training within the pharmacy department. The ideal candidate will support workforce development, collaborate with key stakeholders, and have opportunities for career progression including funded academic research. The Trust offers a supportive environment focused on patient-centered service.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly team

Opportunities for personal development

Access to Leadership Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy education and workforce development.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Passion for supporting the professional development of pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expert advice in education and training.
• Develop and deliver strategies for pharmacy workforce transformation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education and training

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Education

PhD or professional doctorate in pharmacy

Job description

A Vacancy at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.


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.

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.

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.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025