Senior Specialist Pharmacist: Education and Training

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to drive educational initiatives within their dynamic team. The role involves developing training programs for pharmacy practitioners, supporting student placements, and managing medicines effectively. Candidates should possess GPhC registration, an MPharm degree, and experience in education and hospital environments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary from £64,156 to £71,148 annually, with fixed-term contracts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of delivering education and training.
• Experience as a hospital pharmacist with some clinical role experience.
• Evidence portfolio indicating mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a holistic Band 6 and 7 development programme.
• Support practitioners and tutors undertaking the UCL diploma programme.
• Develop GOSH's pharmacy student capacity and lead student placements.
• Support the Trust's wider medicines management agenda.

Skills

Effective communication with staff, patients and stakeholders

Ability to justify advice with supporting literature

Collaborate, influence and motivate individuals

Prioritise and meet deadlines

Motivate and act as a role model

Education

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

MPharm or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification e.g., clinical diploma

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a driven and passionate Pharmacist with a love for education and training to join our dynamic and friendly team. Prior paediatric experience is not required but a drive to support people to achieve their full potential is.

GOSH is an exciting place to work at the cutting edge of medicines use for children globally. The Pharmacy Department is well regarded and holds a host of expertise. You will work with inspirational colleagues across Pharmacy and the Education Directorates to deliver high quality and engaging educational programmes. There is the opportunity to build your professional network and reputation both locally and internationally as we look to expand our educational services globally.

Main Duties

• Lead the development of a holistic Band 6 and 7 development programme to support highly skilled practitioners.
• Support practitioners and tutors undertaking the UCL diploma programme.
• Develop GOSH's pharmacy student capacity and lead student placements.
• Support the Trust's wider medicines management agenda.

Within the Education Team at GOSH we support each other and share opportunities to grow the team, including working across programmes such as Pre‑registration Pharmacy Technician and Foundation Pharmacist programmes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• MPharm or equivalent (or BPharm/BSc Hons for those qualified before 2002).
• Evidence portfolio indicating mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
• Postgraduate qualification e.g., clinical diploma, PTQA management qualification.
• Experience as a hospital pharmacist with some clinical role experience.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering education and training.

Desirable: Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, independent prescriber, completion of an HEE Educational Supervisor programme, management qualification, mentoring and tutoring, knowledge of learning methodologies, staff management, project leadership, policy writing, clinical risk and governance, and paediatric pharmacist experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication with staff, patients and stakeholders.
• Ability to justify advice with supporting literature.
• Collaborate, influence and motivate a wide range of individuals.
• Prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Motivate and act as a role model.

Desirable: Ability to manage services, understanding of strategic aims of GPhC, RPS and HEE, plan and organise training activities.

Employment Details

Band: 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per year (inclusive, pro rata).

Contract: Fixed term 12 months.

Working pattern: Full‑time.

Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WC1N3JH.

Date posted: 22 December 2025.

Equal Opportunity

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on ability and merit. We are highly diverse and inclusive, encouraging applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ members. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Business Disability Forum member and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Disclosure & Sponsorship

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Skilled worker visas are available for suitable applicants. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.