Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 407-WCCSS-8016312
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Healthcare Trust
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/07/2026
Employer heading
Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training (Subject to AFC Banding)
8a
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
Do you have a passion for training and developing others? If so, this rewarding role could be just what you are looking for! Come and join our supportive and friendly pharmacy department.
We have an exciting opportunity for a GPhC registered Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Education and Training Team.
You will have a key role in shaping the delivery of training programmes within the pharmacy department; providing support to trainees and all staff involved in their supervision.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and has exceptional organisational skills. You must have a sound clinical background, be a great 'people person' and have the ambition to develop staff and services.
You will retain your clinical skills by having designated clinical service provision time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be lead the Pharmacy Education & Training Team. They will lead the co-ordination, implementation, development, and delivery of training programmes for all pharmacy trainees.
They will lead the Pharmacy E&T Team and support the wider pharmacy team to develop and support learners and supervisors, and to ensure an effective, inclusive and innovative learning environment and culture.
The post holder will provide dispensary and clinical ward pharmacy services where required.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will act as the Lead Pharmacist in all aspects of Education and Training for the Pharmacy Department, including supervision, leadership and management of pharmacy students, foundation training programme, diploma training programme, all technician training programmes and post qualification training programmes.
This will include co-ordination and support for Designated Supervisors (DS) and Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP) and supervisors for post qualification training programmes. This will include management of associated finances, applications and registration of training sites and development and delivery of the associated training programmes and packages.
The post holder will also be responsible for leading the Education and Training team and other technicians and pharmacists within the department to develop, monitor and oversee delivery of all induction, governance, rotations, step-up programmes and revalidation/ reaccreditation training for all grades of staff.
The post holder will also lead, co-ordinate, develop and deliver relevant medicines training to other clinical staff within the Trust, including medical students, medical staff, nursing staff and others.
The post holder will also be responsible for the delivery of clinical pharmacy patient focussed services and supporting colleagues in its wider delivery across the Trust. The post holder will contribute to the strategic development of pharmacy services throughout the Trust.
The post holder will provides a high level of pharmaceutical support, advice and information to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff providing clinical care.
The post holder will supports pharmacy research and development and contributes to the publication, presentation and dissemination of research and development.
The post holder will contribute to weekend, bank holiday and on-call duties as rota’d.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy
- Completion of a one-year pre-registration programme
- Current UK professional registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Sufficient breadth and depth of post-registration hospital Pharmacist practice, to acquire the competencies needed for the job
- Excellent pharmaceutical and pharmacological knowledge.
- Experience in carrying out audits and projects.
- Experience of supervising and directing pharmacy staff
- Able to work effectively both alone and in a team
- Lectures, talks, training given (Medical/Nursing/Pharmacy staff and patients).
Desirable criteria
- Experience of development in a service area of pharmacy
- Able to plan and implement change
Competencies
Essential criteria
- Very high specialist knowledge of medicines actions and usage
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the current and longer term issues facing pharmacy services within the NHS.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- karamjit badyal
- Job title
- Principal Pharmacist Medication Safety Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922721172
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Pleck Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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