Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Principal Pharmacist for Education and Training to lead the development and delivery of pharmacy education across Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals.
This is a key leadership role, supporting the training and development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and wider pharmacy staff. The successful candidate will help shape a skilled, confident and future-ready pharmacy workforce, while also contributing to high-quality clinical pharmacy services and safe, effective medicines use.
You will work closely with pharmacy, clinical and education colleagues across the Trust, as well as external academic partners, to deliver high-quality training programmes and promote a strong learning culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, joining a supportive and forward-thinking pharmacy team committed to developing people, improving services and delivering excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Manage education and training functions within pharmacy services, including line management of clinical diploma pharmacists, lead education and training pharmacists, and technician education leads.
- Oversee training and development for pre-registration pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacy technicians, clinical diploma pharmacists, pharmacy students, qualified technicians and pharmacy assistants.
- Work closely with clinical and education leads across the Trust to identify training needs and deliver programmes aligned to service priorities and developing professional roles.
- Support the implementation of pharmacy apprenticeships and maximise use of the apprenticeship levy for pharmacy staff.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the pharmacy education and training strategy in collaboration with senior pharmacy colleagues.
- Act as a role model for clinical pharmacy practice and promote safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines.
- Provide teaching, advice and training to pharmacy staff, medical and nursing colleagues, healthcare professionals, support staff and patient groups as required.
- Recruit, manage, develop and support staff, including involvement in HR processes such as performance management, grievance and disciplinary investigations where required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached the document that highlights the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
This also includes the essential and desirable person specifications required for the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
- Registration with the GPhC
- Postgraduate clinical diploma/MSc equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Independent Prescribing Pharmacist (or working towards)
Desirable
- Faculty Membership of RPS
- Higher qualification (E.g MSc, PhD)
- Formal teacher/training qualification
Professional/Specialist/Functional experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience working at a senior level.
- Recognised clinical pharmacy background
- Experience of teaching pharmacy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Tutoring at post graduate level Pre-registration Tutoring
Desirable
- Member of national interest group
- Evidence of interest in research
Specific competencies for role e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritise work in a rapidly changing environment
- Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situations.
Desirable
- Project management experience
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This advert is for Principal Pharmacist - Education and Training with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Camberley, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £68,852 - £79,638 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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