Principal Pharmacist (Education & Training)

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you passionate about developing staff? Then this may be a great opportunity for you.

Leading an established Education and Training team consisting of senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, you will develop a strategy for learning and development of staff within the department from induction to expert practice.

Within the role you will be given scope to innovate and our department has a track record of developing extended roles for pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

An important part of the role will be ensuring we are meeting the requirements for the new Pharmacy Degree and developing effective systems for providing support to trainees and newly qualified pharmacy team members.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are leading the training team, organising training programmes for trainee staff in line with GPhC requirements, and acting as a Designated Supervisor for trainee pharmacists. Being an independent prescriber is highly desirable and ability to act as a DPP. You will network with other Education and Training leads in the region on collaborative projects. You will negotiate funding for courses with NHS England and promote education and research in the department.

We are looking for a compassionate individual who has the ability to develop others. The preferred candidate will be organised and will be able to adapt their approach to different individuals. A background of education in a previous role is required and evidence of leadership skills including coaching, mentoring and delegation.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-210225-PP-PY

Job locations

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

First degree in Pharmacy (Masters) or equivalent.
Registration as a Pharmacist in the UK through Pharmacist Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Post Graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant to the specialist service.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Computer literacy including Pharmacy applications.

Desirable

Formal Management qualification
Management training.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Wide experience of pharmacy including participation at a senior level in delivery of the specialist service.
Experience of staff management and motivation.
Providing advice, information and support to clinical directorates.
Thorough knowledge of the specialist service in secondary care and the 'bigger picture' - how it impacts on primary care and key issues for other stakeholders.
National standards and any medicines management standards relevant to the specialist area.
A general awareness of the Medicines Management framework, and of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

Recent experience in hospital pharmacy relating to the specialist service.
Experience of medicines management service development and quality improvement.
Good standard of specialist knowledge in at least one clinical speciality.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Self organisational and time management skills.
Can use initiative appropriately.
Evidence of service development and / or project work.
Presentation skills appropriate to the subject and the audience.
Able to plan to manage workload pressures for a team.
Good general awareness of finance such as drug expenditure trends, horizon scanning, and cost improvement targets.

Desirable

Understanding of Service Level Agreements / Technical Agreements as appropriate to the specialist service.
Innovation and Creativity in problem solving.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Perceived by others as a strong team leader, and a credible ambassador for Pharmacy.
Reliable, highly organised, can work flexibly and to deadlines.
Assertive when the need arises.
Evidence of achievement in the specialist service.
Able to communicate effectively with all staff levels & with patients and carers.
Good listener.
Sensitive to needs of patients and staff.
Must be able to access the areas in which the specialist service is delivered

Desirable

Excellent use of personal networks to maintain liaison with counterparts and key figures in the specialist service locally and / or Regionally.

Values, Drivers & Motivators

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

First degree in Pharmacy (Masters) or equivalent.
Registration as a Pharmacist in the UK through Pharmacist Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Post Graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant to the specialist service.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Computer literacy including Pharmacy applications.

Desirable

Formal Management qualification
Management training.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Wide experience of pharmacy including participation at a senior level in delivery of the specialist service.
Experience of staff management and motivation.
Providing advice, information and support to clinical directorates.
Thorough knowledge of the specialist service in secondary care and the 'bigger picture' - how it impacts on primary care and key issues for other stakeholders.
National standards and any medicines management standards relevant to the specialist area.
A general awareness of the Medicines Management framework, and of Clinical Governance.

Desirable

Recent experience in hospital pharmacy relating to the specialist service.
Experience of medicines management service development and quality improvement.
Good standard of specialist knowledge in at least one clinical speciality.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Self organisational and time management skills.
Can use initiative appropriately.
Evidence of service development and / or project work.
Presentation skills appropriate to the subject and the audience.
Able to plan to manage workload pressures for a team.
Good general awareness of finance such as drug expenditure trends, horizon scanning, and cost improvement targets.

Desirable

Understanding of Service Level Agreements / Technical Agreements as appropriate to the specialist service.
Innovation and Creativity in problem solving.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Perceived by others as a strong team leader, and a credible ambassador for Pharmacy.
Reliable, highly organised, can work flexibly and to deadlines.
Assertive when the need arises.
Evidence of achievement in the specialist service.
Able to communicate effectively with all staff levels & with patients and carers.
Good listener.
Sensitive to needs of patients and staff.
Must be able to access the areas in which the specialist service is delivered

Desirable

Excellent use of personal networks to maintain liaison with counterparts and key figures in the specialist service locally and / or Regionally.

Values, Drivers & Motivators

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence

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.