Job summary
To lead on the education and training for trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacists within the department and support the development and transformation of new and existing pharmacy workforce. This includes:
- To act as the Educational Programme Director for Trainee Pharmacists to oversee, develop and implement the foundation year training programme together with external bodies and local teams, leading to formal qualification for the trainee.
- To be responsible for the education and training of band 6 pharmacists ensuring they have adequate knowledge and competence to perform their duties. This includes acting as Educational Programme Director for the Trust's preferred postgraduate diploma provider.
- To work collaboratively with the local acute trust through the joint Local Faculty Group (LFG) for Health Education England (HEE) commissioned training posts and the cross-rotational programme for band 6 pharmacists.
To provide leadership within the specialist pharmacy team, ensuring that the Trust core values are embedded into everyday practice.
To support the development and implementation of medicines optimisation initiatives aligned to the Trust clinical strategy.
Main duties of the job
- To lead, develop and co-ordinate the education and training programme for trainee and junior pharmacists.
- To be responsible for the direct line management of trainee and band 6 pharmacists which includes responsibility for regular supervision, appraisal, recruitment, and sickness absence.
- To deliver an advanced comprehensive medicines optimisation service to patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team responsible for their care.
- To participate, lead and support Quality Improvement projects, clinical audits and practice research where required to improve services.
- To provide input into policy and procedures affecting the use of pharmaceuticals at both local and trust wide levels.
- To be part of the Pharmacy Department senior management team.
- To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist which may include attending senior meetings.
- To participate in the pharmacy department out of hours service as per the weekend and oncall rotas.
About us
We are looking for an inspirational pharmacist to lead on our trainee and band 6 pharmacist training and development programmes. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in education and training to further develop their expertise. It comes at a time where there are exciting challenges ahead in the delivery of foundation training and provides an excellent opportunity to continue collaborative work with our local acute trust through our joint Local Faculty Group (LFG) and rotational programmes for trainee and band 6 pharmacists. Further networking and development opportunities are provided at both a local and regional level, particularly focusing on foundation training (via HEE LaSE) and early careers development. Over the next year, we are invested in extending our collaborative work across NCL ICS including the development of a split sector trainee pharmacist programme with primary care general practice. The post holder will have a key role in the joint development and delivery of the programme with our local GP partner and support from HEE.
The pharmacy department is currently undergoing significantdevelopments through new investments, including the implementation of the EPMA andnew innovative clinical roles to improve medicines optimisation.
For an informal discussion please contact Allison Whyte, the current post holder, tel: 07970429453, allison.whyte@candi.nhs.uk or Svetlana Jankovic, Lead pharmacist, tel 07970187726, Svetlana.jankovic@candi.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training & development
- To be responsible for the education and training of trainee pharmacists leading to formal qualification by acting as the Educational Programme Director.
- To be responsible for the education and training of band 6 pharmacists. This will include identifying and agreeing individual training and development plans. To conduct training needs assessments associated with new service developments and be proactively involved in developing and delivering training programmes, as appropriate.
- To act as the Educational Programme Director for the Trusts preferred postgraduate diploma provider and encourage and support junior pharmacists to undertake a postgraduate qualification
- To work collaboratively with the Lead pharmacy technician for Education and Training and support the training and development of all pharmacy staff within the department ensuring they have adequate knowledge and competencies to perform their duties.
- To work collaboratively with the local acute trust through the joint Local Faculty Group (LFG) for HEE commissioned training posts, providing ongoing monitoring and assurance local training programmes meet the standards outlined in the HEE Quality Framework.
- To work collaboratively with the local acute trust Lead Pharmacist for Education and training through the joint rotational programme for band 6 pharmacists.
- To act as both educational and practice supervisor for pharmacists undertaking the post graduate clinical certificate/diploma, where needed.
- To act as a designated supervisor and practice supervisor for trainee pharmacists as required.
- To proactively participate in and take turn in chairing the department Clinical Pharmacy CE / CPD meetings.
- To participate in the C&I medicines management training programme. This will include preparing and delivering training to staff trust wide.
- To provide education and training to acute trust pharmacy services on mental health issues.
- The post holder and staff under the management of the post holder will continually update their skills and knowledge as part of continuing professional development.
- To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy.
- To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training & development
- To be responsible for the education and training of trainee pharmacists leading to formal qualification by acting as the Educational Programme Director.
- To be responsible for the education and training of band 6 pharmacists. This will include identifying and agreeing individual training and development plans. To conduct training needs assessments associated with new service developments and be proactively involved in developing and delivering training programmes, as appropriate.
- To act as the Educational Programme Director for the Trusts preferred postgraduate diploma provider and encourage and support junior pharmacists to undertake a postgraduate qualification
- To work collaboratively with the Lead pharmacy technician for Education and Training and support the training and development of all pharmacy staff within the department ensuring they have adequate knowledge and competencies to perform their duties.
- To work collaboratively with the local acute trust through the joint Local Faculty Group (LFG) for HEE commissioned training posts, providing ongoing monitoring and assurance local training programmes meet the standards outlined in the HEE Quality Framework.
- To work collaboratively with the local acute trust Lead Pharmacist for Education and training through the joint rotational programme for band 6 pharmacists.
- To act as both educational and practice supervisor for pharmacists undertaking the post graduate clinical certificate/diploma, where needed.
- To act as a designated supervisor and practice supervisor for trainee pharmacists as required.
- To proactively participate in and take turn in chairing the department Clinical Pharmacy CE / CPD meetings.
- To participate in the C&I medicines management training programme. This will include preparing and delivering training to staff trust wide.
- To provide education and training to acute trust pharmacy services on mental health issues.
- The post holder and staff under the management of the post holder will continually update their skills and knowledge as part of continuing professional development.
- To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy.
- To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved grade
- Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical council.
- Higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Member of CMHP
- Certificate/ Diploma in Psychiatry.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising or managing staff
- Experience of working as a clinical pharmacist practitioner.
- Appropriate clinical experience in Mental Health.
- Experience of training and educating healthcare staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved grade
- Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical council.
- Higher Degree/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.
- Member of CMHP
- Certificate/ Diploma in Psychiatry.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising or managing staff
- Experience of working as a clinical pharmacist practitioner.
- Appropriate clinical experience in Mental Health.
- Experience of training and educating healthcare staff.
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
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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).
