Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Pharmacist - Education and Training
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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 programs 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.
- Maintain and develop links with universities, external training providers, other NHS Trusts, and professional bodies to support pharmacy workforce development.
- Work closely with clinical and education leads across the Trust to identify training needs and deliver programs aligned to service priorities and developing professional roles.
- Support the implementation of pharmacy apprenticeships and maximize the 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.
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This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
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, recognizing 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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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 Criteria
- 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 Criteria
- Faculty Membership of RPS
- Higher qualification (e.g., MSc, PhD)
- Formal teacher/training qualification
Specific Competencies for Role
Essential Criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills
- Able to work on several issues simultaneously; able to reprioritize work in a rapidly changing environment
- Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situations
Desirable Criteria
- Project management experience
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential Criteria
- 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 postgraduate level Pre-registration Tutoring
Desirable Criteria
- Member of national interest group
- Evidence of interest in research
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About Us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement, and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our New Organisational Strategy – FHFT 2030
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
Sustainability and NHS Net Zero Ambition
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helping us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Digital Innovation and Quality Improvement
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitized care pathways, saving time and carbon, while delivering excellent quality of care.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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