Principal Pharmacist - Education, Training and Development

The post holder will provide strategic leadership to training programs in Pharmacy, to ensure they are in line with Department of Health, NHS England and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) requirements, along with leading, developing and implementing changes in the Foundation Training programme, rotational pharmacist program (including the PGDip in Clinical Pharmacy Practice) andpre-registration trainee pharmacy technician programme.

They will be responsible for the provision of professional leadership and advice on all Pharmacy training and development issues and thepreparation of strategic plans for Pharmacy training and development.

They will work closely with Brighton University to support the undergraduate training programme.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of 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. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But 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. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - MPharm Degree; - GPhC registration; - PGDip; - CPD

Desirable: - MSc; - IP; - Clinical specialist

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential: - Clinical Pharmacy; - Educational theory; - Clinical Governance; - MDT; - IT systems; - Current NHS issues; - Local and National priorities

Desirable: - E&T services; - Teaching and Learning Styles; - Management skills; - Leadership skills