Pharmacist Team Manager - Education Training and Governance

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Pharmacist Team Manager for Education, Training, and Governance. The ideal candidate will manage pharmacy education and training, oversee governance aspects, and ensure best practices are adhered to. Applicants should possess a Master's Degree in Pharmacy and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The role includes significant responsibilities in leading teams and enhancing pharmacy services across Essex, offering competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts and benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in mentoring and managing teams.
• Postgraduate training in clinical pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Drive education and training of pharmacy staff.
• Manage the Trust formulary and prescribing guidelines.
• Lead development of pharmaceutical education for clinical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Pharmacist Team Manager - Education Training and Governance

The closing date is 12 February 2026

We seek an inspiring and dynamic pharmacist to join our senior pharmacy management team as the Pharmacist Team Manager for Education, Training and Governance.

At an exciting time following many innovative changes to pharmacy staff training, this post will drive forward education and training of pharmacy staff in line with the changing landscape for pharmacy roles. The post also oversees the governance portfolio, including managing the Trust formulary and overseeing research.

We seek a forward thinking and innovative pharmacist able to work with other professionals driving forward change and development in these areas. They must have expert clinical and leadership skills and have a foundation in quality improvement as we look to support best practice. The role will need to embed lived experience across their areas.

They will be highly visible, actively modelling best practice to and coaching our ward teams to ensure that our patients consistently receive the best pharmaceutical care. Working with our senior departmental team of specialists and within the wider Trust, you will set the professional standard and develop our pharmacy team members to achieve their best and make the transition to the next level of their careers. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week), including participation in on-call, weekend, early, late and Bank Holiday rotas, as necessary.

The post is based in Basildon however this is negotiable. The post will involve frequent travel across Essex.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will exemplify EPUT values of we care, we learn and we empower, and demonstrate the ability to create a high-performing team from the outset. You might not be conventional in your approach, but kindness and empathetic leadership are a must, as is the ability to see the bigger picture and take our team in this direction.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is committed to driving improvements, and whose passion for patient care is infectious. You should have a Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent, be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and be able to demonstrate evidence of postgraduate training and continuing professional development in clinical pharmacy practice.

Whilst ideally this would be in mental health, this post is first and foremost about operational delivery of Great Care - your transferrable skills means you will have what it takes to do what it takes. Experience in mentoring and line managing teams with energy and enthusiasm are vital ingredients, and anyone with a track record of similar in a non-specialist trust is encouraged to apply.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs.

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of the pharmacy strategy in relation to the pharmacy education, training and governance team

Lead on the development and delivery of pharmaceutical education sessions for clinical staff (e.g. prescribers, nurses) within the Trust. This may include participation in the Trusts induction programme. Participate in training to pre-and post- qualification clinical staff, and other staff involved in the handling or use of medicines.

Lead on education and training within the pharmacy team, ensuring compliance with professional requirements and overseeing staff undertaking post graduate studies. This includes developing and overseeing progression roles within the team

Lead on clinical supervision within the pharmacy team including supporting the development of clinical supervisors, assessing the quality of supervision and reporting on compliance.

Manage the Trust Formulary and Prescribing Guidelines; prepare new drug reviews, and support the functioning of the Medicines Management Group in its work around clinical and cost effectiveness.

Support innovation within the pharmacy education, training and governance team.

Promote and facilitate pharmacy practice related research within mental and community health pharmacy services.

Ensure safe and appropriate use of medicines in order to maximise benefits and minimise risk to patients. This will include regular review of prescriptions, identification of drug interactions and adverse effects, advice on clinical monitoring, compliance with legislation (for example, Medicines Act, Mental Health Act), compliance with Trust policies and guidelines.

Support the provision of a clinical pharmacy service to assigned wards or when supervising others undertaking a clinical pharmacy role.

To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy as required.

To lead the development and delivery of trust-wide initiatives and projects relating to medicines management as requested by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy.

To work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure that the needs of the organisation can be met

To support and participate in clinical audit.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• oCurrent and continued registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as practicing member
• oPostgraduate Diploma in relevant area of pharmacy practice, or willingness to work towards
• oMember of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and a member or willing to work towards Faculty membership
• oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• oQualification as an independent Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to work towards.
• oCertificate in Management studies or equivalent management experience
• Further qualification in pharmacy or healthcare education (e.g. pgcert in medical education) or willingness to work towards

Knowledge

• oExcellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills including effective written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of writing procedures guidelines and protocols
• oAble to identify own training needs and those of others. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• oProficient IT skills, e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet etc.
• Understanding of training requirements including legal compliance of all types of pharmacy staff
• oTutoring and training skills and experience of planning and delivering training
• oEvidence of writing procedures, guidelines and protocols
• Evidence of involvement in pharmacy research or clinical trials

Skills and Experience

• oSignificant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience
• Significant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience, ideally involving a number of different specialities within acute and mental health services
• Experience of developing and leading clinical audit
• oExperience of managing, developing and mentoring staff
• oExperience of providing relevant pharmacy services within a mental health / learning disability / community health setting
• oExperience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£58,972 to £68,525 a yearPer annum + 5% High Cost allowance