Job Summary
Are you enthusiastic about teaching or looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Frimley Park Hospital for a Band 8A Education and Training Lead Pharmacist.
We are seeking a friendly, supportive and motivated pharmacist passionate about education and staff development.
This highly rewarding role focuses on front-line training and offers the chance to make a real impact.
You will lead the design and delivery of training for Trainee Pharmacists, oversee university placements, and work with external partners to ensure excellent learning experiences.
You will also contribute to evolving pharmacy training programmes and support education for the wider healthcare team.
The role involves collaboration with colleagues across Frimley Park and Wexham Park sites to deliver innovative and effective training strategies Some cross-site travel is required.
Main duties of the job
* Frimley Park Hospital Pharmacy--known as the "Frimley Family"--is a diverse, friendly and supportive team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care.
* The post holder will lead and manage Trainee Pharmacists, develop undergraduate training opportunities and contribute to teaching across the multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
* Working within a dynamic clinical environment, they will be supported by the Principal Education and Training Pharmacist to enhance their own teaching and leadership skills.
* The role also includes responsibility for an acute clinical area, providing direct clinical pharmacy services to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ensure training reflects real practice.
* Participation in weekend, late-night and bank holiday rotas is required, with strong team support and commitment to work-life balance.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job Details
Date posted: 07 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8a
Salary: £57,888 to £64,880 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 151‑SL0490
Job location: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU167UJ
Job Responsibilities
* You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including hospital, community, primary care, industry and academia.
* This is a full time post, with commitment required to evening, weekend and Bank Holiday duties as per rota.
* Part time positions will also be considered.
* Please kindly see the Job description and Person Specification attached in regards to the role and responsibilities of the post holder.
* For further information please contact Sumbal Chaudhry, Principal Education and Training Pharmacist via email sumbal.chaudhry1@nhs.net or telephone 0300 6134135.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* Post‑graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
* Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
* GPhC Registered Pharmacist (or equivalent EU professional qualification)
Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)
* Teaching / Education qualification
* Independent pharmacist Prescriber, or be willing to complete training as Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
* Membership of RPS
* Higher qualification (E.g. MSc, PhD)
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience (Essential)
* Experience of teaching MPharm students and/or pre‑registration pharmacist trainees
* Significant and current experience of providing a UK hospital clinical pharmacy service at NHS AFC band 7 level or above
* Supervision of undergraduates in a hospital pharmacy setting
* Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to acute medicine patients
* Protocol development
* Practical experience of audit
* Ability to change systems while taking into account the needs of others (change management)
* Evidence of up to date CPD in clinical pharmacy
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience (Desirable)
* Experience as a tutor for pre‑registration pharmacist trainees
* Supervision of audit or research projects (e.g. undergraduate, pre‑registration or diploma students)
* Experience of one‑to‑one, small and large group teaching, assessment and feedback
* Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal
Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
* Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situations.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU167UJ
Website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/
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