Lead Pharmacist Education and Development

Esht; Hastings; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hastings seeks a Lead Pharmacist Education and Development to lead training and development for pharmacists. This role involves working closely with the University of Brighton for MPharm student placements and ensuring high-quality education in clinical settings. The ideal candidate will have significant post-registration experience, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to pharmacy education. The position offers a salary range of £55,690 – £62,682 per annum and requires a full-time commitment.

Benefits

Staff development and training opportunities

Enrollment in the NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries and staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in a clinical pharmacy role within a hospital setting.
• Experience providing education and development to pharmacy staff.
• Experience mentoring and training pharmacy staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of foundation training and experiential placements for MPharm students.
• Act as Educational Programme Director for Post-Registration Pharmacists.
• Provide leadership and mentorship support.

Skills

Knowledge of current pharmacy practice

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and data-interpretation skills

Ability to identify education and training needs

Education

BSc (Pharmacy), BPharm or MPharm

Current GPhC registration as a pharmacist

Postgraduate diploma or MSc in pharmacy

Job description

Lead Pharmacist Education and Development

NHS AfC: Band 8a, Contract Permanent, Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Site: Conquest Hospital – cross‑site commitment with Town Hastings. Salary: £55,690 – £62,682 per annum. Closing date: 29/12/2025 23:59.

Job Overview

Are you a pharmacist with a passion for education and development? We are looking for a dynamic person to lead the education, training and continual professional development of our pharmacists throughout their career and to deliver on the priorities of the NHS 10‑year plan.

In an acute hospital setting, you will lead the delivery of our foundation training year and experiential undergraduate placements for MPharm students at the University of Brighton, engaging in patient‑facing clinical practice and contributing to the strategic vision for education and development within the pharmacy department.

Main Duties of the Job

• Act as Educational Programme Director for Post‑Registration Pharmacists and the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme.
• Liaise with local, regional and national bodies to enable trainee recruitment and ensure a quality educational programme that meets professional and NHS requirements.
• Support both academic and work‑placed learning as advised by the University of Brighton.
• Line‑manage Trainee Pharmacists and specialist pharmacists within the education and development team.
• Serve as an Educational Supervisor, Designated Supervisor and, once annotated, a Designated Prescribing Practitioner.
• Collaborate with the Lead Technician Education and Development to deliver the department’s continuing education activities, including supporting education programmes and clinical training for other staff.
• Provide leadership and mentorship support.
• Facilitate multi‑disciplinary training, including prescribing safety assessments for foundation doctors.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service, applying non‑medical prescribing skills (once annotated).

Working for Our Organisation

• Staff development and training opportunities.
• Enrollment in the NHS pension scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, accommodation, and parking (only £50 a year).
• Free psychological support via the confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Pharmacy), BPharm or MPharm.
• Current GPhC registration as a pharmacist (vocational master’s in pharmacy and/or foundation year experience).
• Postgraduate diploma or MSc in pharmacy with predominantly clinical content, or equivalent experience.
• CPD portfolio showing an ongoing commitment to personal development.
• Registration with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and/or UKCPA.
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty accreditation or working towards completion of an advanced practice portfolio.
• Training in pharmacoeconomics/resource or change management.
• Recognition as an education supervisor.

Experience

• Post‑registration experience in a clinical pharmacy role within a hospital setting.
• Experience providing education and development to pharmacy staff.
• Experience utilising information technology for data input, retrieval and report generation.
• Experience managing trainee learner challenges or providing additional support to trainees.
• Experience mentoring and training pharmacy staff.
• Experience in training programme delivery for pharmacy staff in a clinical setting.
• Experience as a Practice, Educational, Designated Supervisor and DPP.
• Experience in recruitment and selection.
• Experience in training and group facilitation with both small and large groups.

Skills

• Deep understanding of the responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• Knowledge of current pharmacy practice, policy and NHS targets.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload, work under pressure and exercise autonomy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and data‑interpretation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of safe pharmacy practice, medicines legislation and professional standards.
• Understanding of patient needs and safe effective medication use.
• Commitment to audit and change management.
• Ability to identify education and training needs.
• Understanding of national drivers influencing workplace training.

Vision & Mission

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for all patients.
• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by prioritising safe patient care.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships, improving patient experience.
• Use resources efficiently for the benefit of patients and to maintain sustainability.
• Ensure all services are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well‑led.