Lead Pharmacist, Education & Training

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Bedford is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacist - Education & Training to enhance pharmacy education and workforce development. This role involves mentoring staff, implementing training programs, and collaborating with various healthcare stakeholders to ensure high-quality training. Ideal candidates will have a postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification and proven supervisory experience.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Access to High-Quality Training

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Registered GPhC Pharmacist with expertise in education and workforce development.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on training delivery.
• Experience in supervising and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate structured training programmes for pharmacists.
• Provide mentorship and competency support for pharmacy staff.
• Support continuing professional development (CPD) initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Training Implementation

Organizational Skills

Collaborative Skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Clinical Diploma Tutor/Educational Supervisor

Independent Prescriber

Job description

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 job

Main Duties:

• Training Implementation - Lead and coordinate structured training programmes for Foundation Level and postgraduate pharmacists.
• Workforce Development - Provide mentorship, supervision, and competency support for pharmacy staff.
• Trainee Pharmacist Support - Ensure compliance with GPhC training standards through structured learning.
• CPD & Education Strategy - Support CPD initiatives and workforce training aligned with national standards.
• Collaboration & Engagement - Work with HEE, universities, and clinical supervisors to enhance education.
• Clinical & Governance Contribution - Participate in prescribing training, audit, and workforce planning.
• Strategic Workforce Input - Assist in shaping long-term pharmacy workforce development strategies.

Candidate Requirements:

• Registered GPhC Pharmacist with expertise in education and workforce development.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and training implementation experience.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on training delivery.
• Excellent organisational and collaborative skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Passionate about advancing pharmacy education and improving service delivery.

About us

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Clinical Diploma tutor/Educational Supervisor
• Independent prescriber

Experience

• Experienced clinical pharmacist across a range of clinical specialities at band 7 or above
• Staff line management experience
• Experience in supervising and training staff
• Experience in delivering E&T to various health care professionals

Skills

• Knowledge of Health Education England (HEE) work-plans
• In-depth knowledge of the Foundation and General Level Framework for Pharmacists (and equivalent for Pharmacy Technicians)
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.