Go back Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Principal Pharmacist - Education & Training (Band 7 to 8a progression) The closing date is 10 July 2025
Principal Pharmacist - Education & Training (Band 7 to 8a progression)
Department: Pharmacy
Band 7 to 8a: £46,148 - £60,504 per annum pro rata
Full-Time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced pharmacist with a passion for training and developing others? Would you like to work within our Pharmacy Education & Training Team to support the development and delivery of our education and training offer to support our Foundation Trainee Pharmacists and Early Years Pharmacists as they begin their pharmacy journey? If this describes you, we invite you to get in touch with us.
Now is an excellent time to become part of the Pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department whocontinue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.
If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
For additional information about this post, please contact Jill McDonald (Associate Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Services, Education & Workforce) on or
Interview date: W/C 21.07.2025
Main duties of the job To lead the development, delivery & evaluation of Education and Training for trainee and foundation level Pharmacists
To lead the delivery and evaluation of medicines related education and training for healthcare professional working at MKUH.
To facilitate and support the efficient and cost effective use of medicines.
To provideexpert advice on all pharmaceutical matters which arise ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks and medicines legislation.
To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist in matters relating to Education & Training as appropriate.
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Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Job responsibilities You will become part of a small team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants who support the delivery of pharmacy and medicines related education and training across the Trust and who are keen to nurture an environment in which all staff can fulfil their potential. This role is crucial to the development, delivery and evaluation of our education & training offering and to ensuring our staff are supported to thrive in their roles.
Alongside your education and training role, you would have a regular clinical commitment and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within an agreed area of practice. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and governance and advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives across the Trust.
Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.
Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge BPharm / BSc / MPharm (or equivalent)
GPhC Registration
Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
In-house Train the Trainer training
Formal Train the Trainer Qualification
Evidence of CPD
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Masters or Doctorate Level Degree in relevant area
Experience Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
Experience of providing a clinical service to a range of specialties in the hospital sector
Broad experience of providing a clinical service in the hospital sector
Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback
Experience of delivering ad-hoc education & training sessions
Track record of regularly developing and delivering of education & training sessions
An awareness of current national standards, guidelines, and service delivery issues relevant to education & training
Experience of audit work.
Experience of Service development
Experience of managing drug expenditure for a specialty and understanding of budgetary mechanism
Previous evaluations or reviews of medicines
Proven experience of working at a strategic level with senior clinicians and managers and experience of working in an integrated team
Skills IT and presentation skills and report writing
Meets targets and identifies a vision for the delivery of pharmacy services
Good inter-personal skills, with the ability to liaise and influence senior managers and consultants
Meets expected levels of practice as identified by others and identifies new areas of practice
Identifies and prioritizes work and new services
Understands local and national priorities and has the ability to reconcile these with local realities
Demonstrable ability to manage time, people, and resources to deliver outcomes
Integrates research evidence and audit results into practice; documented experience of own research & audit
Identifies and manages risk
Demonstrates awareness of and commitment to the Clinical Governance agenda
Demonstrates expert clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and judgement; manages difficult and ambiguous problems
Identifies own training needs, actively seeks training opportunities, and maintains a portfolio of practice
Works autonomously and can delegate authority appropriately
Evaluates the quality of own work and can evaluate service quality
An ability to prioritise a complex workload and work accurately under pressure
Personal and people development Experience as a trainer
Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff as well as giving feedback
Communication Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Knowledge and understanding of the safe handling and dispensing of cytotoxic medications, including COSHH
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.
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £60,504 a yearper annum pro rata
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