About this role
Job summary
Are you a driven and passionate pharmacist looking for an exciting new challenge? Then look no further!
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Education Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
This highly rewarding and varied role is central to the delivery of high-quality prescribing and therapeutics education for undergraduate medical students in partnership with the University of Manchester Medical School. The postholder will lead the development, delivery and assessment of innovative educational programmes that equip future doctors with the knowledge, skills and confidence to prescribe medicines safely and effectively.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Education Pharmacist at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals undertakes a highly specialised role that is fundamental to the delivery of safe prescribing education and the development of the future medical and pharmacy workforce. The postholder leads and coordinates the prescribing and therapeutics curriculum for University of Manchester medical students, delivering teaching across a broad range of settings including ward-based learning, small group teaching, lectures, online sessions and individual support.
They provide expert education on medicines management, therapeutics, medicines optimisation and safe prescribing, ensuring students develop the knowledge and skills required to prescribe safely and effectively in clinical practice. The postholder also plays a key role in assessing competence through formal examinations, including Clinical Case Assessments (CCAs) and the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), while providing ongoing feedback and support to facilitate student development.
In addition to undergraduate medical education, the postholder provides induction and training on safe prescribing for new prescribers within the Trust, supporting medicines governance and patient safety objectives. The role also includes acting as Educational Supervisor for trainee pharmacists, leading the development, delivery and quality assurance of the trainee pharmacist programme in line with NHS England and GPhC requirements.
About us
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, over 10,000 dedicated colleagues work together to provide high-quality care for our patients every day. Together, we serve a local population of around 370,000 people, while also delivering specialist services to more than 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Whatever your role, you will play an important part in helping us deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. Every contribution matters, and you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly supports patients, colleagues and the wider healthcare community.
We are committed to helping our staff reach their full potential. You'll benefit from a wide range of learning and development opportunities, gain valuable new skills, and work alongside talented professionals from a variety of disciplines. Whether you are looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden your experience, or take the next step in your career, we will support you to achieve your goals.
As part of our team, you'll be encouraged to think innovatively, embrace new ideas and contribute to meaningful improvements across our services. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future of healthcare delivery.
Most importantly, everything we do is centred on providing outstanding care for our patients. This means every role within our organisation is valued, meaningful and something to be proud of
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordination of the Prescribing and Therapeutics Teaching Program
- Liaise closely with the hospital's placement and coordination teams to plan and integrate ward-based and classroom-based prescribing and therapeutics teaching into the medical student curriculum.
- Ensure the seamless delivery of this critical pharmaceutical education component as per the contractual agreement between Lancashire Teaching Hospitals and the University of Manchester.
Assessment of Medical Students
- Act as an assessor for formal medical student examinations, such as Clinical Case Assessments (CCAs) and the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA).
- Provide valuable informal feedback to students throughout their training to support their development of pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
Delivery of Educational Sessions
- Employ a diverse range of teaching methods and media, including face-to-face lectures, small group discussions, online modules, and one-on-one instruction.
- Ensure medical students receive a comprehensive, engaging pharmaceutical education that prepares them for their future roles.
Induction and Ongoing Training for Trust Staff
- Provide induction training on safe prescribing and medicines optimisation, as required by the Education & Training team.
- Offer feedback and guidance to newly employed prescribers and other prescribing groups within the trust to maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care.
Supervision of Trainee Pharmacist Education Program
- Serve as the Educational Supervisor for the trust's trainee pharmacists.
- Work closely with NHS England colleagues to incorporate the latest advancements in pharmacist education into the training curriculum.
Provision of Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Deliver an advanced level of clinical pharmacy service to designated specialist ward areas.
- Contribute to the trust's weekend pharmacy services, enhancing the comprehensive pharmaceutical support available to patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- Registration with the GPhC
- Post graduate clinical qualification
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
- MRPharmS
- Post graduate certificate in education
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration hospital experience with experience as a senior clinical pharmacist in a prescribing role
- Knowledge of safe and effective prescribing, national guidance, evidence-based practice and prescribing legislation
- Line management / HR experience
- Experience of providing pastoral support, coaching or mentorship to students, trainees or junior staff, including managing sensitive or challenging situations
- Experience in planning and evaluating teaching
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of medical education agendas and teaching methods
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in planning and evaluating assessments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)