Lead Pharmacist- Education , Training and Workforce transformationNHS

Job summary

At Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking for an ambitious and innovative Senior Pharmacist to help shape the future of our pharmacy workforce. This is more than a traditional education and training role. You will influence workforce development, strengthen clinical capability, support professional role redesign and help create a workforce ready to meet the evolving needs of patients and healthcare services. A key aspect of the role is our established collaboration with the University of Reading, providing opportunities to strengthen the link between academic education and NHS pharmacy practice. You will work with university colleagues, support the development of future pharmacy professionals and contribute to innovative approaches to education, clinical placements and professional development. Working alongside a supportive pharmacy leadership team, you will play a central role in delivering our workforce transformation ambitions. Your portfolio will include workforce innovation, academic collaboration, education and professional development, advanced practice and prescribing, leadership development and strategic partnership working. We are looking for someone who can inspire others, build strong relationships and drive sustainable improvements across pharmacy services while developing people and improving patient care.

Main duties of the job

To lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Department's clinical practice and workforce development strategy

To oversee the development of clinical knowledge, skills and competencies across the pharmacy workforce

To act as the Educational Programme Director for foundation trainee pharmacists

To chair the Education and Training Development Group (ETDG),

To lead and coordinate the recruitment of rotational pharmacist

To act as a role model in clinical pharmacy practice, maintaining high professional standards and contributing to the delivery and continuous improvement of clinical pharmacy services

To provide leadership and oversight of clinical competency development for pharmacists participating in the on-call service

To support the recruitment, management, supervision and professional development of pharmacy staff, ensuring a skilled, motivated and resilient workforce

To lead and maintain collaborative partnerships with universities and academic institutions

Job description

See the Job description and Person Specification for further details of the role and responsibilities.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.