Pharmacy training and workforce development lead | Barts Health NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking an experienced pharmacist to lead workforce development and transformation. You'll shape pharmacy training and career pathways, ensuring alignment with national standards and strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have GPhC registration and significant leadership experience in workforce development. The role supports flexible working arrangements and values diversity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workforce development within pharmacy.
• Highly developed leadership skills and a commitment to developing others.
• Ability to design and implement training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and pharmacy transformation initiatives.
• Oversee delivery of training in line with GPhC and NHSE standards.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop workforce strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Pharmacy service delivery

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, supporting strategic workforce planning across Barts Health and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS).

As Pharmacy Training and Workforce Development Lead, you will shape the future of pharmacy education, training, and career development. You will lead the delivery of a workforce vision aligned with national priorities such as the NHS People Plan, working with partners including NHSE, universities, ICS colleagues, and regulatory bodies to 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 are looking for a GPhC-registered pharmacist with senior leadership experience in workforce development, strategic thinking, and a passion for developing others. You will be supported by a 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 professional leadership and expert advice to ensure the pharmacy department delivers a safe, efficient, and standardised service that meets patient and stakeholder needs. You will 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 aligned with the NHS Ten-year Plan, NHS People Plan, and the Trust’s strategies.

You will oversee and ensure the delivery of pharmacy staff training, development, and transformation, implementing and evaluating development frameworks for all pharmacy team members.

About Barts Health

We are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we are focused on continuous improvement and innovation, providing safe, high-quality care in east London and beyond.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care. We aim to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values, promoting inclusion and a sense of belonging for all staff.

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

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage interested candidates to discuss options with the recruiting manager.

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments below.

This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025.