Lead Education and Training Pharmacist

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; Presencial; GBP 60 000 - 67 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Education and Training Pharmacist to coordinate the in-house education programme and develop competencies across the pharmacy team.

You will lead on design, delivery and supervision, working with the Academy and external providers to meet training needs. The post requires an experienced clinician with leadership abilities, able to influence and mentor staff, and to drive postgraduate education across Trust services.

Qualificações

• Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years).
• Independent Pharmacist Prescriber or be willing to train as one.
• Membership of RPS.
• Higher qualification (MSc, PhD).

Responsabilidades

• Lead on design, delivery and coordinate the education and training programme for ASPH.
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters within clinical setting.
• Develop local pharmacist competency in line with national frameworks (RPS, CPPE, NHSE).
• Work with the Trust Academy and education providers to meet Medicines Management training needs.
• Coordinate and shape content of rotational programmes for Pharmacy staff.
• Supervision and management of Pharmacists.
• Support trust-wide medicines management workstreams.
• Responsible for policy and service development re education and training.
• Support workforce to develop advanced practice.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Influencing

Negotiation

Stress management

Decision making

Communication at all levels

Formação académica

M.Pharm degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy /Clinical Practice

PSGB membership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Education and Training Pharmacist

The closing date is 18 November 2026

Are you looking for a new role that will invest in your skills, provide opportunities to work across the wider healthcare system? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and innovative Pharmacist to join our friendly, dynamic and professional teamto support the co-ordination, design and delivery of an Education and Training Programme for ASPH

We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational, educational and leadership skills who has the ability to help to develop an in house training programme. The post holder will need to be an experienced clinician and enjoy training.

The post holder will be supported by the Lead Education Programme Director to deliver an education and training programme- including developing competencies, providing supervision and mentorship as well as supporting the development of rotational programmes across the trust. This post would suit a highly motivated and innovative individual with an ability to influence, engage and challenge with integrity and credibility.

The ASPH pharmacy team is one of the friendliest in the South East and has been described as a family. We are a warm, diverse, welcoming, and fun department committed to supporting staff in providing excellent patient care.Opportunities for further post-graduate education & qualifications are available in both leadership and clinical areas. We pride ourselves on the development of our team and encourage progression.

Main duties of the job

• To lead on design, delivery and coordinate the education and training programme for ASPH
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters within clinical setting.
• Develop local pharmacist competency in line with national frameworks e.g RPS,CPPE and NHSE workforce training and education.
• Work with the Trust 'Academy' and local/regional education providers to ensure Medicines Management training needs of Trust Clinical staff are being met.
• To co-ordinate and help to shape the content of rotational programmes for Pharmacy staff, including Trainee Pharmacists and Foundation Pharmacist rotations, in liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervision and management of Pharmacists
• To support trust wide medicines management workstreams.
• Responsible for policy and service development with respect to education and training
• Support workforce to develop advanced practice

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities

This is an ideal opportunity for you to build a specialist knowledge of education and training whilst further developing as a clinical pharmacist.

• Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
• Independent pharmacist Prescriber, or be willing to complete training as Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
• Membership of RPS
• Higher qualification (E.g. MSc, PhD)

PROFESSIONAL/SPECIALIST/FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience of teaching MPharm students and/or pre-registration pharmacist trainees
• Significant and current experience of providing a UK hospital clinical pharmacy service at NHS AFC band 7 level or above
• Supervision of undergraduates in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to acute medicine patients
• Practical experience of audit
• Ability to change systems while taking into account the needs of others (change management)
• Evidence of up to date CPD in clinical pharmacy
• Experience as a tutor for trainee pharmacist trainees
• Supervision of audit or research projects (e.g. undergraduate, pre-registration or diploma students)
• Experience of one-to-one, small and large group teaching, assessment and feedback
• Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
• Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situation

You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including hospital, community, primary care, industry and academia.

This is a part time post and flexible working will be considered.

For further information about this post, please contact: Sharmeen Ajaz, Clinical Lead / Educational Programme Director ([e-mail]).

Person Specification

Qualifications

• M.Pharm degree in Pharmacy (4 years vocational degree) or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy /Clinical Practice, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

Experience

• Education and Training experience
• Experience within nominated Division/ Speciality

Knowledge

• Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice
• Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills

• Evidence of personal insight and sound judgement.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and on own.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust
• You can communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service, or support as appropriate to your role
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

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.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£59,798 to £67,020 a yearper annum inc. HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

323-APST1289-ED

Job locations

Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust