Band 8a Education & Training Pharmacist
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
You will support the Lead Pharmacist, Education & Training in the co-ordination, implementation, development and delivery of training programmes for pharmacy trainees
You will work closely with senior members of the pharmacy E&T team and the wider pharmacy team to develop and support learners and supervisors, and to ensure an effective, inclusive and innovative learning environment and culture.
You will play an essential part in supporting the smooth running of our training programmes for Trainee Pharmacists (TPs) and Foundation Pharmacists (FPs); monitoring progress, identifying new ways to provide the required learning opportunities and continuously striving to improve the overall learning experience.
You will act as an Educational Supervisor, Practice Supervisor and/or Expert Witness as required.
You will assist with the co-ordination of cross-sector, undergraduate and work experience placements.
Main duties of the job
Do you have a passion for training and developing others? If so, this rewarding role could be just what you are looking for! Come and join our supportive and friendly pharmacy department.
We have an exciting opportunity for a GPhC registered Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Education and Training Team.
You will have a key role in shaping the delivery of training programmes within the pharmacy department; providing support to trainees and all staff involved in their supervision.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has exceptional organisational skills. You must have a sound clinical background, be a great 'people person' and have the ambition to develop staff and services.
You will retain your clinical skills by having a patient-facing / ward role, working under the direction of a designated Clinical Care Group Lead Pharmacist.
Applicants must have completed the Post Graduate Certifcate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) and be working towards completion of the full Diploma award. You should have experience of training others in a pharmacy setting, preferably in a UK hospital.
Although primarily based at Queen's Hospital, Romford, there will be a requirement to work cross-site and so ability to travel to all premises that BHRUT provides pharmaceutical services is essential.
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Date posted
12 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,490 to £66,239 a year Per Annum Inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-6165-AV-A
Job locations
Queen's Hospital
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Queen's Hospital
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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