Overview
In this role you drive education and workforce development within the Trust, coordinating Foundation Year Pharmacist training and postgraduate education while maintaining advanced clinical practice. You will partner with the Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development and multidisciplinary teams to implement governance, standards and learning initiatives across the organisation. You’ll shape the pharmacy education strategy in line with local and national priorities and contribute to service delivery improvements. This is a chance to influence next-generation pharmacists and strengthen patient care pathways.
Pay / Benefits
- great work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate pharmacy education and training programmes across the organisation
- Oversee Foundation Year Pharmacist training and post-graduate education
- Support the clinical service using specialist knowledge and collaborate with internal and external teams
- Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development in delivering the education and workforce development agenda
- Contribute to development and delivery of the pharmacy workforce education and training strategy
- Interpret regulatory and educational standards and apply them to local programmes
- Coordinate and lead multi-professional education initiatives across the Trust
Key requirements
- MPharm and GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
- Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or working towards within 12 months
- Evidence of CPD and lifelong learning
- Significant post-registration hospital/primary care pharmacy experience
- Experience in motivating teams and delivering training to multidisciplinary groups
- Experience with quality improvement or audits to improve service delivery
- Effective communication across levels and formats
- Leadership and people-management
- Adaptability to changing department needs
- Design and delivery of training packages for multidisciplinary groups
- Knowledge of medicines governance, storage, prescribing and administration
- Quality improvement and audit methods
Senior Pharmacist - Education & Training in Hereford employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
