Lead Pharmacist - Practice Educator

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Lead Pharmacist - Practice Educator to bridge clinical practice and academic learning. The role provides a unique opportunity to support future pharmacists while engaging in clinical duties. Candidates should possess a Master's in Pharmacy and relevant professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent required.
• Clinical Pharmacy Diploma and quality improvement accreditation preferred.
• Evidence of active professional memberships.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy students' academic learning with clinical practice.
• Ensure high-quality practice-based education aligned with professional standards.
• Split role between clinical duties in pharmacy and practice education.

Skills

Quality Improvement Training

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent

Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Fellowship of Higher Education Academy

Membership of UKCPA of collegiate group

Job description

Go back Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Pharmacist - Practice Educator

The closing date is 07 July 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced pharmacy professional to join our team as aPractice Educator in the Pharmacy Dept and University of Bath. This is a pivotal role supporting the development of the next generation of pharmacists by bridging clinical practice with academic learning.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the university and healthcare sectors, you will ensure students receive high-quality, practice-based education that is aligned with professional standards and contemporary practice.

The post is split 50:50 between the roles of (i) Pharmacist with sessional clinical commitment at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Pharmacy department, and (ii) Pharmacist Practice Educator at the University of Bath. Hours will be annualised with the post based at the Trust or University two to three full days per week and based on agreement between the Trust and University (typically based at the University three days per week during term time and two days per week during University vacation).

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached document that details the Job Description and Person Specification of this role

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached document that details the Job Description and Person Specification of this role

Person Specification

Person spec

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Membership of UKCPA of collegiate group.
• Fellowship of Higher Education Academy
• Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent.
• Evidence of Quality Improvement training or accreditation

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.

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