Specialist Pharmacist/Senior Pharmacist: Education & Training

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist to join their Pharmacy Training Team at Scarborough Hospital. This role emphasizes education and training, focusing on ward-based activities and supporting professional growth. With a commitment to quality patient care, you'll facilitate training for new starters and coordinate educational opportunities. The department values ongoing development and offers career progression, making this an ideal opportunity for those passionate about developing others. Join a friendly team that supports your growth in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on services and products

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist with hospital experience.
• Working towards a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training for new starters and coordinate trainee pharmacist training.
• Organize educational opportunities and maintain clinical skills.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Passion for Education

Education

Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

GPhC Registration

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic pharmacist with a strong interest in Education and Training to join our Pharmacy Training Team. The role involves broadening our training focus to include ward-based activities. The post is based at Scarborough hospital, with occasional travel to York hospital.

Applicants should be GPhC registered pharmacists with hospital experience or a proven track record in education and training. Candidates must hold or be working towards (in year 2) a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy up to Diploma level.

Experience in education and training is not essential, but a passion for developing others is crucial. Depending on experience, the role may be offered at band 7 to band 8a after meeting set objectives.

At Scarborough Hospital, you'll join a friendly, progressive team that values education and supports your professional growth through ongoing development opportunities.

If you are committed to impacting professional development and patient care, this role is ideal.

Please note: The interview will be held on 30th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

Alongside the job description, please review the detailed role-specific job plan attached for a comprehensive overview of responsibilities.

This position is based at Scarborough hospital, working with the cross-site training team to support training delivery.

Core service hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm, with participation in weekend, bank holiday, and on-call rotas.

The department offers career progression opportunities, including postgraduate certificates in Education and non-medical prescribing, with flexible working policies.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organization, and effective time management. A passion for quality patient care and supporting others' development is essential.

You will facilitate training for new starters, coordinate trainee pharmacist training, organize educational opportunities, and maintain clinical skills through direct pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting.

About us

Our benefits

• Access to NHS Pension Scheme with retirement benefits, lump sum, and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service
• Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard-to-fill positions
• Paid and unpaid leave options
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme support
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products

For more details, visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.