Principal Pharmacist, Education and Training
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Closing date: 16 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year (incl. HCAS Outer pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, implement and monitor the education and training of all pharmacy staff across the Trust, ensuring it meets professional standards.
* Co‑ordinate and chair Local Faculty Group meetings.
* Serve as Education Programme Director for pharmacy education, collaborating with counterparts across the South West London Acute Provider Collaborative to co‑ordinate and deliver regional education and training initiatives.
* Participate in late duty, bank holiday and weekend rotations as part of a seven‑day service, covering for leave and working weekends/bank holidays as required.
Essential Qualifications
* Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm)
* Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
* Registered with the GPHC
Desirable Qualifications
* Independent prescriber
* Leadership / management qualification
* Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy
* Teaching qualification
* Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Faculty Advanced Stage II or Advanced level practice against the Core Advanced Curriculum
Essential Experience
* Substantial post‑registration acute hospital experience
* Previous experience in leading, developing and delivering education and training initiatives
* Experience in sourcing alternative providers of training and funding
* Experience of protocol/guideline/objective development
* Staff appraisal, assessment and performance management
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of CMM
* Risk management and assessment
* Experience of leading service and quality improvement projects
Essential Skills
* Ability to prioritise work effectively and work under pressure
* Demonstrates initiative and problem‑solving skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
Desirable Skills
* Ability to implement and manage change
* In‑depth understanding of the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
Contractual Information
Job location: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom
Reference number: 343-7930446-AG-A
Applicant must have current UK professional registration and will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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