Education and Training Lead Pharmacist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Education and Training Lead Pharmacist for Frimley Park Hospital. This vital role focuses on training Trainee Pharmacists and improving educational programmes for the whole healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will lead the design of training, conduct oversight of placements, and ensure excellent learning experiences through collaboration across sites. This position promotes ongoing education and is fundamental in enhancing pharmacy services.

The role requires participation in rotas, providing strong team support and promoting work-life balance within the pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Must be an enthusiastic pharmacist with a strong focus on education.
• Experience in teaching and training others required.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of training for Trainee Pharmacists.
• Oversee university placements and collaborate with external partners.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services and support pharmacy training programmes.

Skills

Passion for education

Leadership skills

Collaborative teamwork

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about teaching or looking for a new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Frimley Park Hospital for a Band 8A Education and Training Lead Pharmacist.

We are seeking a friendly, supportive and motivated pharmacist passionate about education and staff development.

This highly rewarding role focuses on front-line training and offers the chance to make a real impact.

You will lead the design and delivery of training for Trainee Pharmacists, oversee university placements, and work with external partners to ensure excellent learning experiences.

You will also contribute to evolving pharmacy training programmes and support education for the wider healthcare team.

The role involves collaboration with colleagues across Frimley Park and Wexham Park sites to deliver innovative and effective training strategies. Some cross-site travel is required.

Main duties of the job

• Frimley Park Hospital Pharmacy—known as the “Frimley Family”—is a diverse, friendly and supportive team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.
• The post holder will lead and manage Trainee Pharmacists, develop undergraduate training opportunities and contribute to teaching across the multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Working within a dynamic clinical environment, they will be supported by the Principal Education and Training Pharmacist to enhance their own teaching and leadership skills.
• The role also includes responsibility for an acute clinical area, providing direct clinical pharmacy services to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ensure training reflects real practice.
• Participation in weekend, late-night and bank holiday rotas is required, with strong team support and commitment to work-life balance.