Lead Specialist Pharmacist – Education and Training

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Chichester is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist for its Pharmacy Education and Training team. This role includes coordinating training for the next generation of pharmacists and ensuring staff development within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant post-graduate qualification and have experience in education and training. Opportunities exist for those yet to meet all qualifications, reflecting the trust's commitment to staff growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working to support work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Secondary care experience - Acute Trust preferable.
• Previous experience working within education and training.
• Evidence of commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the co-ordination of training of staff within the UHSussex Pharmacy Department.
• Organising training for Trainee Pharmacist and Foundation to Advance Clinical Pharmacist pathway.

Skills

Ability to retrieve and evaluate complex information

Use of electronic prescribing system EPMA

Education

Post-graduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated pharmacist interested in a new challenge? Do you have a passion for education and training?

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Pharmacy education and Training team within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust. We welcome applications from individuals who have a passion for training our next generation of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we have worked hard to develop progression programmes for development, so we would welcome applications for those who do not meet the post graduate qualification essential criteria as yet and are happy to support development within the role.

Main duties of the job

This post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of training of staff within the UHSussex Pharmacy Department at St Richard's and Worthing Hospitals. Specific responsibilities include the organisation of Trainee Pharmacist and the Foundation to Advance Clinical Pharmacist pathway. They will directly report to the Trust Clinical Lead Pharmacist and Consultant Pharmacist for Education and Training, as well as working closely with the Lead and Senior Pharmacy Technicians within the education and training team.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7235269-JUL25

Job locations

St. Richard's Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description to gain an understanding of the main duties and responsibilities of this role.

Please contact the recruiting lead of this post of you have any further questions/queries or would like to discuss the role in more detail.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description to gain an understanding of the main duties and responsibilities of this role.

Please contact the recruiting lead of this post of you have any further questions/queries or would like to discuss the role in more detail.

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Secondary care experience - Acute Trust preferable
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice.
• Previous experience working within education and training
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Completion of Educational Supervisor course
• Neurodiversity training
• Mental Health First Aider or equivalent course
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Skills Essential

• Ability to retrieve and evaluate complex information
• Use of electronic prescribing system EPMA (ideally CMM)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

• Ability to manage large projects and service changes

Equality, diversity and inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification Essential Essential

• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Secondary care experience - Acute Trust preferable
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice.
• Previous experience working within education and training
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Completion of Educational Supervisor course
• Neurodiversity training
• Mental Health First Aider or equivalent course
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Skills Essential

• Ability to retrieve and evaluate complex information
• Use of electronic prescribing system EPMA (ideally CMM)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Desirable

• Ability to manage large projects and service changes

Equality, diversity and inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)