Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development

Integrated Care System; Ilford; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a Lead Pharmacist to head education and training for pharmacy staff. The successful candidate will lead the development of training programs, ensure quality systems, and promote a culture of learning within the organization. A degree in Pharmacy and registration with GPhC are essential, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Attractive salary and career development opportunities await you.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement (15% of salary)

Comprehensive induction programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant area.
• Experience of education and training and performance management.
• Experience in writing policies or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in education commissioning for pharmacy.
• Develop a trust-wide pharmacy staff education and training programme.
• Lead on the implementation of national workforce strategies.

Skills

Education and Training

Leadership

Clinical Pharmacy

Quality Improvement

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC Registration

Psychiatric Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Management Qualification

Job description

Go back NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development

The closing date is 26 September 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with a passion for Education and Training to lead on Education and Training for the NELFT Pharmacy team trust wide, being a key expert in the learning and development remit.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will:

Provide leadership and strategic direction in education commissioning for pharmacy Trust wide, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring education aligns with organisational and national priorities and makes a real difference to patient care.

Develop, coordinate, and lead a trust wide pharmacy staff education and training programme.

Develop and lead on work to improve the quality systems and governance around education and training, supporting with continued oversight and review.

Support directorates to help drive improvements in any training provided or commissioned.

Lead on the implementation of national workforce strategies and link in with appropriate networks, including external partners.

Establish, promote, and embed a culture of learning, including acting as a role model for others.

Work with the Trust Medication Safety Officer to share best practice through effective review of medication related incidents and quality improvement initiatives.

Work effectively with the Chief Pharmacist and wider multidisciplinary staff, including the learning and development team, to deliver on the education and training agenda.

Raise the profile of pharmacy within the multidisciplinary team, at trust-level and within the NHS as a whole, to improve access for patients.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a pro rata for part time).

Sponsorship

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a strategic plan for all aspects of education and training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy support staff at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, in line with GPhC and national standards. Please see job description for full details.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

Supporting Our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.

References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

If you like the sound of working with NELFT, dont waste a moment and apply now!

Person Specification

Values

• Demonstrates at least 1 of the trust values
• Demonstrates all of the trust values

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy
• GPhC registration
• Membership of RPS
• Psychiatric Pharmacy Certificate or Diploma
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent prescribing Qualification
• Management Qualification

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant area
• Experience of clinical pharmacy provision
• Experience of education and training and performance management
• Experience of developing services
• Experience in writing policies or procedures
• Quality improvement experience
• Experience in incident analysis and investigation
• Experience in working across traditional boundaries

Knowledge

• An awareness of NHS Plan, and clinical governance priorities
• Good understanding of Health Education England Quality Framework
• Good knowledge of national patient safety strategy and key priorities
• An awareness of learning styles, cultural intelligence and cultural change
• Good knowledge of all medicine's legislation relating to the supply and storage of medicines
• Advanced IT skills
• Good knowledge of Mental Health legislation with regard to consent to treatment

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.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

£64,455 to £74,896 a yearper annum pro rata plus HCAS