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The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Lead Pharmacist for Education & Training to develop and implement pharmacy education strategies. This position includes leading training programs, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with training standards. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on mentorship, contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services.
Job summary
Support the Delivery of a High-Quality Pharmacy Education & Training Strategy
Are you an experienced and motivated pharmacist with a passion for education and workforce development? We are looking for a Lead Pharmacist - Education & Training to play a crucial role in developing and implementing the pharmacy education and training strategy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Working closely with the Principal Pharmacist, Education & Training, you will contribute to shaping the strategic training agenda while leading the practical delivery of high-quality education and development initiatives for our pharmacy workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to mentor, support, and guide pharmacists and pharmacy staff while ensuring training meets the evolving needs of the NHS.
Why Join Us?
Implementation-Focused Leadership Role - Play a key role in executing the Trust's pharmacy education and training strategy.
Networking - Work across Bedford Hospital and associated Trust sites, engaging with regional and national training networks.
Career Development - Support pharmacists through Foundation Level training, postgraduate qualifications, and CPD opportunities, whilst the Trust supports your development.
Collaborative Team Culture - Work alongside a highly skilled Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team and Trust-wide education leads.
Main duties of the jobMain Duties:
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details Date posted03 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£53,755 to £60,504 a year PA
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number418-AHP2443-MR
Job locationsBedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Job description Job responsibilitiesThe Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBedford Hospital
Kempston Road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)