Senior Pharmacist - Education & Training

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join its expanding Pharmacy Training Team. The ideal candidate will facilitate training for new starters and Junior/Foundation Pharmacists while also maintaining clinical skills through core service contributions. This role offers professional growth opportunities and a collaborative environment, embracing a variety of exciting projects as part of the Education and Training Team. Flexibility in working hours and a commitment to quality patient-focused care are essential.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, increasing to 33

Relocation package up to £18k

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Various discounts from providers

Qualifications

• Must be a GPhC registered pharmacist with hospital experience.
• Should hold or be near completion of a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.
• Prior experience in education and training is not essential, but interest is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training for new starters and coordinate training programs.
• Contribute directly to core pharmacy service including ward and dispensary cover.
• Support the development of pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Passion for providing patient-focused care

Enthusiasm for training and development

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (Diploma level)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist with a keen interest in Education and Training to join our Pharmacy Training Team. This is an exciting and pivotal time to join our expanding team as we are broadening the scope of our training to support a growing pharmacy workforce. Working with the Education and Training Team you will facilitate training for new starters, coordinate training for Foundation Trainee Pharmacists, Junior/Foundation Pharmacists and support organising educational opportunities for pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals. You will also maintain your clinical skills by contributing directly to the core pharmacy service including ward and dispensary cover. At York Hospital you will be part of a friendly, forward‑thinking team where education is valued, supported and embedded in everyday practice. We are committed to helping you grow in your role with opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and involvement in a variety of exciting projects as our education function evolves. As well as the job description, please carefully read the role specific job plan attached to this advert for a detailed overview of the role and duties. This post will be based at the York Hospital site but you will work alongside the other members of the cross‑site training team to support the delivery of training. You may need to travel rarely to Scarborough Hospital for group training sessions and other collaborative team activities. Core service hours are Monday‑Friday 08:45am until 5:15pm and the post includes participation in the weekend, bank holiday and on‑call rotas. Our department offers many opportunities for career progression, including postgraduate certificate in Education and non‑medical prescribing. The Trust actively promotes agile and flexible working policies. If you are ready to make a real impact on professional development and patient care, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities

The position requires multi‑disciplinary team working so you must have good communication, interpersonal, organisational and time‑management skills. You must be enthusiastic and passionate about providing good quality patient‑focused care, alongside a passion for nurturing talent and supporting the development of others.

Qualifications

We welcome interest from GPhC registered pharmacists with hospital experience or with a proven track record in education and training. You must hold or be near completion of a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy to Diploma level. Prior experience of working in education and training is not essential; however an interest in training and development of others is crucial.

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Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.