Job Description

Join us for the first year of the implementation of the foundation pharmacist training year incorporating the revised standards where you will support the first cohort and lead on future Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Training Programmes with additional focus on the transition to newly qualified pharmacist.
The role also involves educating and training a range of healthcare learners within the organisation, including junior doctors, and collaborating with wider trust education colleagues and higher education institutions to provide growth in the ability and skill of our workforce.
If you are an individual who is passionate about developing staff and identifying innovative and accessible ways to provide opportunities for training this could be your ideal role.
Main duties of the job

• Support the Principal Pharmacist- Clinical Education in co-ordination and delivery of high-quality education and training to a range of healthcare professionals including those within pharmacy
• Organise and support delivery of undergraduate pharmacy placements
• Identify workforce development opportunities alongside the clinical education team
• Lead on delivery of the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist training programme

About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-F-7253103-B
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description that is attached to this vacancy. Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested in this position then please read the full job description that is attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
• Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
• Credentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum
• Relevant teaching qualification or working towards one
• Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
• Registered member with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Designated Prescribing Practitioner or undertaking training

Experience
Essential

• Significant understanding of professional development amongst the pharmacy workforce
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training including facilitating and working in a learning environment
• Experience of leading change management processes
• Significant experience of clinical pharmacy practice in a range of clinical specialities
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications
• Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
• Up to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice

Desirable

• Experience in research, work published or presented to conference

Key Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
• Prioritisation and time management capabilities to meet deadlines and adapt to changing environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate effective management of staff
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
• Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to forecast & innovate including long term service planning

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Degree or Masters level in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice
• Proven evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Leadership / Management qualification relevant to the NHS or equivalent management qualification or experience
• Credentialed for RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum
• Relevant teaching qualification or working towards one
• Registered Pharmacy non-medical prescriber
• Registered member with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
• Designated Prescribing Practitioner or undertaking training

Experience
Essential

• Significant understanding of professional development amongst the pharmacy workforce
• Experience in delivering clinical education and training including facilitating and working in a learning environment
• Experience of leading change management processes
• Significant experience of clinical pharmacy practice in a range of clinical specialities
• Computer literate - Microsoft Office & pharmacy applications
• Knowledge of clinical audit / Drug Use Review projects
• Up to date evidence of work towards the pillars and domains of HEE or RPS advanced practice

Desirable

• Experience in research, work published or presented to conference

Key Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Communication of highly complex information to senior managers, other professionals and patients.
• Prioritisation and time management capabilities to meet deadlines and adapt to changing environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate effective management of staff
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Concentration required frequently interrupted with urgent requests
• Acts appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to forecast & innovate including long term service planning

Skills Required