Principal Pharmacist – Education & Training Department: Pharmacy Band: 8a Hours: 37.5 per week Are you an experienced pharmacist with a passion for training and developing others? Would you like to lead the development our education and training offer to support our Foundation Trainee Pharmacists and Early Years Pharmacists as they begin their pharmacy journey? If this describes you, we invite you to get in touch with us. Now is an excellent time to become part of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy. Our services are evolving to provide our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission. This role is a compelling career opportunity for a skilled and dedicated pharmacist to join our hardworking, forward-looking, and innovative pharmacy team. For additional information about this post, please contact: Jill McDonald, Associate Director of Pharmacy – Clinical Services, Education & Workforce on 01908 995712 or jill.mcdonald@mkuh.nhs.uk Interview: w/c 20.05.2024 You will become part of a small team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who support the delivery of pharmacy and medicines related education and training across the Trust and who are keen to nurture an environment in which all staff can fulfil their potential. This role is crucial to the development, delivery and evaluation of our education & training offering and to ensuring our staff are supported to thrive in their roles. Alongside your education and training role, you would have a regular clinical commitment and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within an agreed area of practice. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting and supervising junior staff, undertaking quality improvement and governance and advocating for medicines optimisation and safety initiatives across the Trust. Our standard working hours now consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week, with coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service. If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: • Free on-site parking • Free tea and coffee • Great flexible working opportunities • Discounted gym membership • Lease car scheme • Generous annual leave and pension scheme • On site nursery (chargeable) • Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. • To lead the development, delivery & evaluation of Education and Training for trainee and foundation level Pharmacists • To lead the delivery and evaluation of medicines related education and training for healthcare professional working at MKUH • To facilitate and support the efficient and cost effective use of medicines • To provide expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters which arise ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks and medicines legislation. • To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist in matters relating to Education & Training as appropriate. Please refer to attached Documents for further information MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024