Lead Pharmacist- Education , Training and Workforce transformation

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Senior Pharmacist to shape the future of our pharmacy workforce. You will influence workforce development, strengthen clinical capability and help redesign professional roles to meet patients' evolving needs.

You will lead collaborations with the University of Reading, support education, placements and professional development, and work with a supportive leadership team to deliver workforce transformation and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• To lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Department’s clinical practice and workforce development strategy
• To oversee the development of clinical knowledge, skills and competencies across the pharmacy workforce
• To act as the Educational Programme Director for foundation trainee pharmacists
• To chair the Education and Training Development Group (ETDG)
• To lead and coordinate the recruitment of rotational pharmacist
• To act as a role model in clinical pharmacy practice, maintaining high professional standards and contributing to the delivery and continuous improvement of clinical pharmacy services
• To provide leadership and oversight of clinical competency development for pharmacists participating in the on-call service
• To support the recruitment, management, supervision and professional development of pharmacy staff, ensuring a skilled, motivated and resilient workforce
• To lead and maintain collaborative partnerships with universities and academic institutions

Job description

At Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking for an ambitious and innovative Senior Pharmacist to help shape the future of our pharmacy workforce.

This is more than a traditional education and training role. You will influence workforce development, strengthen clinical capability, support professional role redesign and help create a workforce ready to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare services.

A key aspect of the role is our established collaboration with University of Reading, providing opportunities to strengthen the link between academic education and NHS pharmacy practice.

You will work with university colleagues, support the development of future pharmacy professionals and contribute to innovative approaches to education, clinical placements and professional development.

Working alongside a supportive pharmacy leadership team, you will play a central role in delivering our workforce transformation ambitions. Your portfolio will include workforce innovation, academic collaboration, education and professional development, advanced practice and prescribing, leadership development and strategic partnership working.

We are looking for someone who can inspire others, build strong relationships and drive sustainable improvements across pharmacy services while developing people and improving patient care.

• To lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Department’s clinical practice and workforce development strategy
• To oversee the development of clinical knowledge, skills and competencies across the pharmacy workforce
• To act as the Educational Programme Director for foundation trainee pharmacists
• To chair the Education and Training Development Group (ETDG),
• To lead and coordinate the recruitment of rotational pharmacist
• To act as a role model in clinical pharmacy practice, maintaining high professional standards and contributing to the delivery and continuous improvement of clinical pharmacy services
• To provide leadership and oversight of clinical competency development for pharmacists participating in the on-call service
• To support the recruitment, management, supervision and professional development of pharmacy staff, ensuring a skilled, motivated and resilient workforce
• To lead and maintain collaborative partnerships with universities and academic institutions

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bilyana Doncheva Job title: Associate Chief Pharmacist- Operations &Workforce Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01183 226970