Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in London seeks an enthusiastic pharmacist to lead education and training for its pharmacy team. The role involves developing comprehensive training programs, providing strategic direction for pharmacy education, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care. The position offers an additional High Cost Area Supplement.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Passion for education and training.
• Experience in developing training programs.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction in pharmacy education.
• Develop and lead a pharmacy staff education program.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver on education agendas.

Education

Pharmacist qualification

Leadership experience in education

Job description

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., 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.

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).