Job Description

Do you have a passion for education and training? Want to support the development of the pharmacists of the future? Want to help implement the initial education and training reforms?
NHS England Workforce, Training and Education have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Trainee Pharmacist Programme Team within the South West region. We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to provide professional expertise to shape and provide the building blocks for the pharmacist workforce of the future. The role will involve working with trainees, education, training and development leads, and pharmacy employers across the region to ensure consistency, standardisation, and quality management of the Pharmacy Foundation Training Programme in the South West.
If you are looking for a new challenge to work within an organisation who is committed to innovation, improvement and high-quality education and training, then this job is for you.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Pharmacy Foundation Training Lead this post supports trainee pharmacists across the South West to:
o Design and implement appropriate teaching, learning and assessment plans to support trainees and their educational supervisors
o Be an active member of the team contributing to the design and development of the pharmacy education programme
o Support the business planning processes to provide input into strategic development
o Identify and support pharmacy trainees requiring additional support
o Contribute to the availability of high-quality training and support for education leads and supervisors
o Provide professional expertise on a specific portfolio of work
o Manage the provision and development of resources, services and opportunities for pharmacists and their educators from across the healthcare professions
o Support equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in pharmacy education
o Oversee a portfolio of training activity programmes
o Have an understanding and awareness of how the activities and objectives of the department align with the wider business planning for NHS England Workforce, Training and Education, in particular to the South West and a designated local area.
The post holder will have a base at an NHS England office location but may be required to work at other locations within the South West from time to time. You will have the opportunity to work remotely as determined by the changing needs of the business
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money

Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
990-SW-17476-E
Job locations
Temple Street, Bristol
100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver on a wide range of activities and projects, as identified by post-holders line manager Delivery of high standards of education with respect to training posts, curriculum requirements and other education programmes Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational delivery and to drive innovation and improvements to healthcare delivery Ensure appropriate signposting and support for trainees and supervisors Excellent leadership and management behaviours including co-ordinating education provision, the ability to lead beyond the team and across the department Manage foundation recruitment, workload allocation & team supervision Responsible for allocated data systems creation, management, and utilisation Work with the team to deliver of expert education and pharmacy advice for allocated workstreams/programmes, proposing changes as required Management of the implementation of the foundation pharmacy programme, in line with NHSEs policy and requirements, contributing to the organisation of delivery in the South West Monitor and report business plans and discrete budgets, as required
Secondment
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached and other supporting documents.
Please note this post is Fixed Term until 31/10/26 Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver on a wide range of activities and projects, as identified by post-holders line manager Delivery of high standards of education with respect to training posts, curriculum requirements and other education programmes Commitment to national vision, policies and processes for effective educational delivery and to drive innovation and improvements to healthcare delivery Ensure appropriate signposting and support for trainees and supervisors Excellent leadership and management behaviours including co-ordinating education provision, the ability to lead beyond the team and across the department Manage foundation recruitment, workload allocation & team supervision Responsible for allocated data systems creation, management, and utilisation Work with the team to deliver of expert education and pharmacy advice for allocated workstreams/programmes, proposing changes as required Management of the implementation of the foundation pharmacy programme, in line with NHSEs policy and requirements, contributing to the organisation of delivery in the South West Monitor and report business plans and discrete budgets, as required
Secondment
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached and other supporting documents.
Please note this post is Fixed Term until 31/10/26
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of education, training, professional development and support systems and structures in health care
• Experience and understanding of evaluating, measuring, and reporting on performance and impact, drawing on complex information from a variety of sources

Skills
Essential

• Write concise, analytical, and well-constructed reports, presentations, and committee papers, and to draft and edit guidance documentation demonstrating excellent written English language skills

Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Communicate complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of education, training, professional development and support systems and structures in health care
• Experience and understanding of evaluating, measuring, and reporting on performance and impact, drawing on complex information from a variety of sources

Skills
Essential

• Write concise, analytical, and well-constructed reports, presentations, and committee papers, and to draft and edit guidance documentation demonstrating excellent written English language skills

Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Communicate complex concepts and subject matter clearly, adapting approach for different audiences and avoiding jargon

Skills Required