Job summary
We are looking for an ambitious, highly skilled senior pharmacist to take up a departmental senior leadership role managing the Clinical Education pharmacy team across all Trust sites. You will be leading and managing the strategic development of clinical education, with support from a range of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and will lead, develop strategy and quality assure programmes to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to advanced pharmacist practice education and training across sites and will be responsible for providing professional leadership, together with expertise, advice and support.
You will need an excellent clinical knowledge base, possess significant and proven leadership, project and change management skills and have an ability to build effective relationships and influence prescribing practice at a senior level.
As the post-holder you will be expected to participate in the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas.
Main duties of the job
Leading the development and operational performance of a comprehensive and high-quality clinical medicine and therapeutics education and training programme for all pharmacy staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in-line with national standards.
Making a significant contribution to the delivery of corporate, divisional and departmental operational and strategic priorities and to the modernisation of pharmaceutical education and training services across the Trust.
Actively representing education and training developments as a member of the senior leadership team and deputising for the Chief Pharmacist and members of the pharmacy senior management team at departmental, divisional and Trust meetings as required.
Leading site planning and implementation of innovative education and training programmes in liaison with regional and national educational bodies to support cost-effective, patient-focussed service provision, including e-learning. Delivering advanced clinical services to an assigned clinical speciality utilising non-medical prescribing qualifications.
About us
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
- Flexible working opportunities;
- Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
- Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
- Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
- Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
- On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
- Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
- Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is employed by NWA and will be required to travel between all NWA sites.
Take professional responsibility for the operational and financial management, strategic development and delivery of a comprehensive education and training programme for pharmacy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team on all aspects of clinical medicine and therapeutics.
To be accountable for the trainee pharmacists training programme under the General Pharmaceutical Council through the Advanced Pharmacist Clinical Education and to be an Educational Supervisor for post-graduate clinical diploma students. To be accountable for the postgraduate diploma & advanced curriculum training programme. To be accountable for developing and directing the activities of Designated Prescribing Professionals within the pharmacy workforce through the Advanced Pharmacist Clinical Education .
To be accountable for the delivery of education and training for registered and student pharmacy technician and support workers through the Principal Technician Education.
Ensure a training plan, with agreed competencies and timeframes is completed and regularly reviewed for each student through designated mentors/Educational Supervisors across all courses.
To lead the development, delivery and review of medicine training packages for the Trust including medical and nursing pharmacy induction and update programmes liaising with the Trust educational leads in all specialities to ensure the quality and tailoring of services.
To undertake training needs analysis in line with departmental, divisional and Trust objectives and underpin changes to the organisation and methods of working by ensuring that the relevant skills escalator is in place.
Take an active role in ICB, regional and national education networks with pharmacists specialising in education and training to ensure leading edge practice. Establish and develop effective liaison with local, regional and national educational establishments able to support the continued development of the service.
Lead and support the delivery of assigned workstreams within the departmental service improvement programme.
Provide expert education and training service information to the senior pharmacy management team, division and Trust to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.
Deputise for the Chief Pharmacist at departmental, divisional, and Trust meetings as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is employed by NWA and will be required to travel between all NWA sites.
Take professional responsibility for the operational and financial management, strategic development and delivery of a comprehensive education and training programme for pharmacy staff and the wider multidisciplinary team on all aspects of clinical medicine and therapeutics.
To be accountable for the trainee pharmacists training programme under the General Pharmaceutical Council through the Advanced Pharmacist Clinical Education and to be an Educational Supervisor for post-graduate clinical diploma students. To be accountable for the postgraduate diploma & advanced curriculum training programme. To be accountable for developing and directing the activities of Designated Prescribing Professionals within the pharmacy workforce through the Advanced Pharmacist Clinical Education .
To be accountable for the delivery of education and training for registered and student pharmacy technician and support workers through the Principal Technician Education.
Ensure a training plan, with agreed competencies and timeframes is completed and regularly reviewed for each student through designated mentors/Educational Supervisors across all courses.
To lead the development, delivery and review of medicine training packages for the Trust including medical and nursing pharmacy induction and update programmes liaising with the Trust educational leads in all specialities to ensure the quality and tailoring of services.
To undertake training needs analysis in line with departmental, divisional and Trust objectives and underpin changes to the organisation and methods of working by ensuring that the relevant skills escalator is in place.
Take an active role in ICB, regional and national education networks with pharmacists specialising in education and training to ensure leading edge practice. Establish and develop effective liaison with local, regional and national educational establishments able to support the continued development of the service.
Lead and support the delivery of assigned workstreams within the departmental service improvement programme.
Provide expert education and training service information to the senior pharmacy management team, division and Trust to support departmental operational service development and strategic planning.
Deputise for the Chief Pharmacist at departmental, divisional, and Trust meetings as required.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Degree or master's level in Pharmacy
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
- Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
- Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
Desirable
- Accredited Educational Supervisor to a school of pharmacy
- Project management qualification (PRINCE 2 or equivalent)
- Advanced Clinical Skills Course / Advanced Pharmacist accreditation from the RPS
- Education Qualification e.g., PGCHE or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior hospital pharmacy management role with particular experience in clinical education and ward services
- Significant experience in education management provision for the pharmacy and MD teams
- Knowledge of current models of delivery of education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Line management experience at senior level
- Recent experience of both operational and strategic planning
- Experience in planning, undertaking and reviewing audit systems, including implementation of subsequent changes
- Significant experience in both clinical and financial management
- Experience of working across the wider health economy including partnership work
- Recent responsibility for managing transformational change programmes
- Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning requirements
- Computer literate - Microsoft Office and clinical pharmacy applications.
Key Skills
Essential
- Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
- Proven leadership skills
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
- Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
- Organisational awareness
- Ability to forecast and innovate including long term service planning
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Degree or master's level in Pharmacy
- Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
- Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
- Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
Desirable
- Accredited Educational Supervisor to a school of pharmacy
- Project management qualification (PRINCE 2 or equivalent)
- Advanced Clinical Skills Course / Advanced Pharmacist accreditation from the RPS
- Education Qualification e.g., PGCHE or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior hospital pharmacy management role with particular experience in clinical education and ward services
- Significant experience in education management provision for the pharmacy and MD teams
- Knowledge of current models of delivery of education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Line management experience at senior level
- Recent experience of both operational and strategic planning
- Experience in planning, undertaking and reviewing audit systems, including implementation of subsequent changes
- Significant experience in both clinical and financial management
- Experience of working across the wider health economy including partnership work
- Recent responsibility for managing transformational change programmes
- Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning requirements
- Computer literate - Microsoft Office and clinical pharmacy applications.
Key Skills
Essential
- Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
- Proven leadership skills
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
- Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with relevant senior clinicians, managers and key stakeholders
- Organisational awareness
- Ability to forecast and innovate including long term service planning
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
