Job summary
Would you like to:
Innovate
Nuture
Support
Protect
Integrate
Revitalise
Elevate
our vibrant pharmacy team at BHFT?
Come and join us on our journey to transform and maximise our staff potential through education and training (E&T). We have a very exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly and inclusive department as the Principal Pharmacist, Education & Training. This renewed position is integral to the successful design transformation and delivery of the Trust innovative education and training strategy,to further develop and support our pharmacy workforce.
This position is one of four within the pharmacy team dedicated to E&T to streamline delivery into four components (pre-registration, foundation level framework, advanced level framework, consultant level framework) with this post leading on the Advanced and Consultant Level Framework training and accreditation for Pharmacists in accordance with RPS standards.
This role will have a specific focus on managing, leading, strategic planning and coordination of the Advanced Level Framework training and development plan for registered pharmacy staff, providing expert guidance, mentorship and support to pharmacy staff. You will play a pivotal role with the Trust Practice Development Team in ensuring effective, integrated and system-wide 'readiness' for the future pharmacy prescriber professionals in the journey to 2026.
Main duties of the job
To develop a strategic plan to attract, train, develop and retain the pharmacy workforce at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, published as standalone document on education, training and workforce development to complement the overarching Pharmacy Strategy.
To be responsible for the development and delivery of suitable education and training for all pharmacy staff.
To specifically manage, lead, strategically plan and co-ordinate the Advanced Level Framework training and development plan for registered pharmacy staff (including qualifications including and beyond postgraduate Masters and RPS credentialing), providing expert guidance, mentorship and support to other pharmacy staff.
To be the named Trainee Pharmacist Manager as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). To provide assurance as necessary to the GPhC that pre-registration training plans are in place
To chair and convene the 'Pharmacy Forum', giving a voice to all grades of pharmacy staff and supporting well-being events for the department
To be a key member of the Senior Pharmacy Leadership Team (PSLT), working with the Chief Pharmacist and Heads of Pharmacy to review, refresh and deliver the education, training and workforce development aspects of the Pharmacy Strategy to meet the needs of the Trust, its staff and its patients
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see complete Job description for full breakdown of roles and responsibilities, this is included in the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see complete Job description for full breakdown of roles and responsibilities, this is included in the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (Masters level)
- Registration with the GPhC
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered as an Independent Prescriber with the GPhC
- Accredited Diploma Tutor or Pre-Reg tutor
- Train the Trainer qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate Masters in Pharmacy
- Member of the RPS
- Stage II Faculty Member of the RPS (MIIFRPS)
- Agile / Prince 2 Foundation
- Leadership or Management training course
- QI Training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist at band 8a in the relevant specialist clinical area
- Experienced clinical pharmacist with a range of clinical specialities
- Experience as a personal tutor to trainee pharmacists and diploma students
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision to both foundation and specialist pharmacy practitioners
- Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development within the area of E&T
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Experience of business case preparation, submission and implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Experienced clinical pharmacist who has covered a range of clinical specialities in more than one hospital
- Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients
- Experience of writing for pharmaceutical or educational publications
- Presentation to Trust-wide and External meetings
- Experience as a personal tutor to pharmacists undertaking postgraduate studies at Master level and above
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced detailed clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within the specialist area
- Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NHS Improvement patient and their local implementation
- In depth knowledge of the General Level and Advanced Level Framework for Pharmacists (and equivalent for Pharmacy Technicians)
- Knowledge of legislation/guidance relating to medicines usage and prescribing
- Knowledge of developments in NHS strategy particularly in Pharmacy E&T and systems to implement into NHS services
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel (or equivalent IT systems)
- Knowledge of systems for non-medical prescribing
Desirable
- Principles of Quality Improvement
- Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement. Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (Masters level)
- Registration with the GPhC
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered as an Independent Prescriber with the GPhC
- Accredited Diploma Tutor or Pre-Reg tutor
- Train the Trainer qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate Masters in Pharmacy
- Member of the RPS
- Stage II Faculty Member of the RPS (MIIFRPS)
- Agile / Prince 2 Foundation
- Leadership or Management training course
- QI Training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive recent post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist at band 8a in the relevant specialist clinical area
- Experienced clinical pharmacist with a range of clinical specialities
- Experience as a personal tutor to trainee pharmacists and diploma students
- Experience of delivering clinical supervision to both foundation and specialist pharmacy practitioners
- Experience of developing and leading on projects including change management and service development within the area of E&T
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Experience of business case preparation, submission and implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Experienced clinical pharmacist who has covered a range of clinical specialities in more than one hospital
- Recent practical experience of independent prescribing for a designated group of patients
- Experience of writing for pharmaceutical or educational publications
- Presentation to Trust-wide and External meetings
- Experience as a personal tutor to pharmacists undertaking postgraduate studies at Master level and above
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced detailed clinical knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends within the specialist area
- Knowledge of NICE, Health Education England (HEE), NHS Improvement patient and their local implementation
- In depth knowledge of the General Level and Advanced Level Framework for Pharmacists (and equivalent for Pharmacy Technicians)
- Knowledge of legislation/guidance relating to medicines usage and prescribing
- Knowledge of developments in NHS strategy particularly in Pharmacy E&T and systems to implement into NHS services
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel (or equivalent IT systems)
- Knowledge of systems for non-medical prescribing
Desirable
- Principles of Quality Improvement
- Advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement. Ability to apply logical and analytical skills to manage clinical risk during the use of medicines
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).
