Specialist Pharmacist – Education and Training | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,883 - £58,544 per annum incl HCAS (Outer) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | Croydon, CR7 7YE |
| Company: | Croydon Health Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7194716/199-NN-7194716-AHP |
Summary
Specialist Pharmacist – Education and Training
Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Croydon Health Services (CHS) for a dedicated and passionate pharmacist to work within out Education and Training Team, deputising and supporting the Principal Pharmacist for Education and Training.
The successful applicant will have previous hospital pharmacy experience, having provided clinical services to a variety of clinical environments. You will join a team of pharmacists and technicians working in Education and Training to support, lead and develop the undergraduate training programme with Brighton University, the Foundation Training for Trainee Pharmacists while providing clinical input, support medicines management and improve transfer of care.
Under the guidance of the principal pharmacist, you will be introduced to core activities to support and supervise undergraduate students, trainees, newly qualified pharmacists as well as being involved in nursing education and training of junior doctors. You will also deliver, develop and evaluate E&T services in accordance with the objectives set by the Principal Pharmacist.
The role is designed to develop clinical, professional and leadership skills, ensuring the development of a well rounded pharmacist.
We will provide clinical development and professional development opportunities such as the post-graduate diploma, independent prescribing, and E&T development, if necessary.
Interview Date TBC
The post holder will support the delivery of the Education and Training Strategy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust and also provide a Clinical Pharmacy service to a defined specialty.
They will deputise for the Principal Pharmacist (Education and Training) in the delivery of the E&T responsibilities and duties such as;
- Teaching of undergraduate pharmacy and medical students
- Induction and training of junior doctors
- Supervision of Brighton Undergraduate Pharmacy Placements
- Recruitment and organisation of Pharmacy Summer Placement Programme and Work Experience Programme
- Support with the Foundation Training Year Programme for trainee pharmacists
- Support with induction and training of junior pharmacists
-Delivery of education to nursing and medical professionals.
The successful candidate will also support and supervise the pharmacy technician within the team. Band 6 Pharmacists can apply for progression to a specialist Band 7 role.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from several community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London, hence the importance of the Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency & Acute Medicine role in improving patients’ experience during their stay. Nowadays more than ever, across the NHS, staff is working hard to meet growing demands and we’re no exception.
With the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. In addition, we are offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
If you aspire for this opportunity to have a true impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference; a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
** ***Please see the Job Description and the Person Specification for more details on the jobs responsibilities *****
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Jul 2025