Pharmacy training and workforce development lead

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London is seeking an experienced pharmacy leader to lead workforce development and transformation. The successful candidate will shape education and career pathways for pharmacy within a collaborative environment. Applicants should have senior leadership experience and be GPhC registered. This role offers a chance to make a substantial impact on pharmacy workforce planning and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce development within pharmacy.
• Strong leadership skills to drive change and development.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and pharmacy transformation.
• Design structured training and career pathways.
• Oversee high-quality pre-registration training.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Passion for developing others

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Join Barts Health Pharmacy: Lead Workforce Development

Are you an experienced and visionary pharmacy leader looking to make a lasting impact on workforce development across one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK?

We’re seeking an experienced, forward-thinking pharmacist to lead workforce transformation at the Royal London Hospital. This senior role involves shaping pharmacy education, training, and career development, supporting strategic workforce planning across Barts Health and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS).

You will lead the delivery of a workforce vision aligned with national priorities such as the NHS People Plan. Collaborating with internal and external partners—including NHSE, universities, ICS colleagues, and regulatory bodies—you’ll help develop a modern, flexible, and patient-centred pharmacy workforce.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead workforce planning and pharmacy transformation.
2. Design structured training and career pathways.
3. Oversee high-quality pre-registration training aligned with GPhC and NHSE standards.

We’re seeking a GPhC-registered pharmacist with senior leadership experience in workforce development, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing others. You’ll be part of a supportive team with access to professional development and mentoring.

For an informal chat, contact

Nick Cooley, Deputy Chief Pharmacist
[e-mail]

• The post holder will provide effective professional leadership and expert advice to the pharmacy department and education/training teams to ensure safe, efficient, and standardised services that meet patient and stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Barts Health, the North-East London ICS, Higher Education Institutions, and other organisations to develop and deliver a strategy for pharmacy workforce transformation in line with NHS plans and organisational strategies.
• Provide oversight and assurance for pharmacy staff training, development, and transformation.
• Implement and evaluate development frameworks for all pharmacy team members, including registered, scientific, and administrative staff.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We aim to continually improve our services, ensuring safety, excellence, and compassionate care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe, harm-free care, and being an outstanding place to work. We value our WeCare principles and are dedicated to promoting inclusion and a sense of belonging among all staff.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Nick Cooley, Deputy Chief Pharmacist
[e-mail]