Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	12 August 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro rata plus HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 September 2025
Location:	Ilford, IG3 8XJ
Company:	North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7405388/395-CC234-25-A

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with a passion for Education and Training to lead on Education and Training for the NELFT Pharmacy team trust wide, being a key expert in the learning and development remit.

The successful applicant will:

Provide leadership and strategic direction in education commissioning for pharmacy Trust wide, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring education aligns with organisational and national priorities and makes a real difference to patient care.

Develop, coordinate, and lead a trust wide pharmacy staff education and training programme.

Develop and lead on work to improve the quality systems and governance around education and training, supporting with continued oversight and review.

Support directorates to help drive improvements in any training provided or commissioned.

Lead on the implementation of national workforce strategies and link in with appropriate networks, including external partners.

Establish, promote, and embed a culture of learning, including acting as a role model for others.

Work with the Trust Medication Safety Officer to share best practice through effective review of medication related incidents and quality improvement initiatives.

Work effectively with the Chief Pharmacist and wider multidisciplinary staff, including the learning and development team, to deliver on the education and training agenda.

Raise the profile of pharmacy within the multidisciplinary team, at trust-level and within the NHS as a whole, to improve access for patients.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will includemandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a pro rata for part time).



Sponsorship

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a strategic plan for all aspects of education and training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and pharmacy support staff at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, in line with GPhC and national standards. Please see job description for full details.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.



Supporting Our Communities

At NELFT, we are committed to supporting and investing in our local communities. As part of this, we are prioritising applications from individuals who live within the areas we serve. This helps us build a workforce that truly reflects the diverse populations we care for, improves our ability to provide culturally informed services, and strengthens local employment opportunities. By recruiting locally, we aim to foster a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable health and care system.



References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.



If you like the sound of working with NELFT, don’t waste a moment and apply now!


This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025