Education and Training Lead Pharmacist

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 regard to the role and responsibilities of the post holder.
• For further information please contact Sumbal Chaudhry, Principal Education and Training Pharmacist via email: [email protected] or telephone: 0300 6134135

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the postholder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding.  It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the postholder to take account of changing organisational need.