Principal Pharmacist - Education, Training and Development

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for a Principal Pharmacist - Education, Training and Development (Band 8b). The post holder will lead the Education and Training Team, deliver a strategic training service for the pharmacy department and support undergraduate training programmes at Brighton University.

You will work closely with the Pharmacy Department and Trust partners to ensure programmes align with DoH, NHS England and GPhC standards, evaluate outcomes and drive

Qualifications

• Experience leading pharmacy education and training programmes.
• Knowledge of DoH, NHS England and GPhC requirements.
• Experience with Foundation Training and pre-registration programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Pharmacy training programmes.
• Lead and manage the Education and Training Team.
• Collaborate with Brighton University on undergraduate training.
• Develop, evaluate and improve education services within the Trust.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Education and training development

Pharmacy management

Interpersonal communication

Education

GPhC registration

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Principal Pharmacist - Education, Training and Development (Band 8b)

An exciting opportunity to lead, develop, deliver, evaluate and improve Education, Training and Development within the department, alongside associated performance / outcomes within the Pharmacy Department at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (CHS). The post-holder will provide a co-ordinated, highly effective training service for the pharmacy department and other areas within the Trust.

The post holder will also be responsible for leading and managing the Education and Training Team to deliver, develop and evaluate a co-ordinated, highly effective training service for the pharmacy department and other areas within the Trust.

The postholder will work closely with Brighton University, supporting their undergraduate training programme

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide strategic leadership to training programs in Pharmacy, to ensure they are in line with Department of Health, NHS England and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) requirements, along with leading, developing and implementing changes in the Foundation Training programme, rotational pharmacist program (including the PGDip in Clinical Pharmacy Practice) and pre-registration trainee pharmacy technician programme.

They will be responsible for the provision of professional leadership and advice on all Pharmacy training and development issues and the preparation of strategic plans for Pharmacy training and development.

They will work closely with Brighton University to support the undergraduate training programme.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.