Job summary Highly Specialist Education, Training and Workforce Development pharmacistBand 8a 0.4 WTEBase Site: Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust Are you looking for the opportunity to be at the forefront of developing the future pharmacy workforce at the largest Trust in the country?We are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, and enthusiastic pharmacist who will contribute to improving the training and experience of foundation trainees and pharmacists, working across the group of Barts Health Hospitals. You will be expected to lead by example and work closely with clinical pharmacy teams to provide expertise and develop the educational infrastructure.The successful candidate will join a supportive, integrated pharmacy team, committed to delivering high quality patient care. They will have access to further educational opportunities and senior clinicians within Pharmacy and other disciplines who can provide mentorship and aid professional development. Confirmed Interview date :30th April 2025 Main duties of the job Responsible for supporting delivery of the foundation trainee pharmacist programme focussing on prescribing under the supervision of a designated prescribing practitioner and requirements as stipulated by the GPhC and NHSE. To support with training and clinical supervision provision for foundation training, newly qualified and advanced pharmacists at Barts Health. To support with developing resources and training for undergraduate pharmacy programme and contribute to sharing good practice across NEL ICS About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum inc (pro rata for part time) Contract Fixed term Duration 16 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7104198GCS Job locations Royal London Hospital London E1 1BB Job description Job responsibilities Although this position is a 16 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 16 months. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities Although this position is a 16 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 16 months. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree in Pharmacy Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level) Desirable Completion of Statement of Teaching Proficiency Independent prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience of working as an educational supervisor role with either pre-registration trainee pharmacists or foundation training pharmacists Experience of delivering professional training and education to staff members Ability to undertake and facilitate audits and research Desirable Experience as a DPP Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills Ability to motivate others and act as a role model Able to work unsupervised and under pressure IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes Desirable Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior management Knowledge Essential Knowledge of trainee pharmacists foundation training year An awareness of current national and regional standards and guidance relevant to education and training (GphC, HEE, RPS Other Essential Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree in Pharmacy Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum postgraduate diploma level) Desirable Completion of Statement of Teaching Proficiency Independent prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience of working as an educational supervisor role with either pre-registration trainee pharmacists or foundation training pharmacists Experience of delivering professional training and education to staff members Ability to undertake and facilitate audits and research Desirable Experience as a DPP Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills Ability to motivate others and act as a role model Able to work unsupervised and under pressure IT literate; able to use Microsoft office with intermediate IT skills including, accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programmes Desirable Demonstrated ability to negotiate with and influence senior medical staff and senior management Knowledge Essential Knowledge of trainee pharmacists foundation training year An awareness of current national and regional standards and guidance relevant to education and training (GphC, HEE, RPS Other Essential Interest in expanding knowledge and self-development Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Royal London Hospital London E1 1BB Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)