About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced pharmacist who is passionate about education, professional development and shaping the future of pharmacy in general practice. As Education and Training Lead Pharmacist, you will play a key role in supporting the growth, confidence and capability of pharmacy professionals across South and East Leeds as well as supporting wider practice teams around medicines-related knowledge.
Working closely with the Head of Clinical Pharmacy, PCN Clinical Directors and the SEL GP Board, you'll influence how learning and development are delivered across practices and PCNs, helping to create a skilled, motivated workforce that can adapt to the evolving needs of primary care. This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a real difference at both an individual and system level.
Main duties of the job
The role focuses on leading and shaping education and training for pharmacy teams across multiple practices and networks. You'll provide professional leadership, mentorship and support, helping colleagues develop their skills, confidence and career pathways.
You'll be involved in designing and delivering engaging learning opportunities for pharmacy staff and wider primary care teams, contributing to service development and supporting consistent, high quality medicines-related practice. The role also involves working collaboratively with a wide range of partners across the city, ensuring learning is joined-up, relevant and responsive to local and national priorities.
About us
South and East Leeds General Practice Group is a collaborative organisation made up of committed practices and multidisciplinary teams working together to improve care for local communities. We value openness, shared learning and innovation, and we pride ourselves on being supportive, inclusive and forward thinking.
The SEL GP leadership team that you will join places strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development and mutual support. We offer a positive working culture where ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged and individuals are trusted to lead meaningful change that benefits both patients and colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Overview: (please see attached job description for full details)
Alongside the Head of Clinical Pharmacy, the post holder will
work with member practices and PCNs to support with recruitment of practice and PCN-based pharmacy stafflead the development and delivery of SEL GP education and training workshops for pharmacy teams and wider practice and PCN teamsdevelop education and training materialsdevelop template SOPs for pharmacy staff where appropriate, e.g. to support our pharmacy techniciansdevelop strong relationships with the other pharmacy teams across the city at e.g. Leeds GP Confederation, Leeds CCG, Leeds and York Mental Health Trust, Leeds Community Health Care and Leeds Teaching Hospital, and community pharmacySupport GP clinical mentors for the CPPE pathwayDeputise for the Head of Clinical Pharmacy at citywide meetings e.g Leeds Area Prescribing CommitteeContribute ideas to the SEL GP board regarding service development
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Evidence of training to deliver teaching
Desirable
Independent Prescribing qualification Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or successful completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Education and Training qualification Membership of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA) Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy
Additional Criteria Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences Strong leadership, organisational and prioritisation skills, including working under pressure and meeting deadlines Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships and influence stakeholders Knowledge of and ability to work within NHS policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, lone working and health and safety Understanding of evidencebased practice, research governance and risk management DBS compliance in line with legislation on spent convictions Selfmotivated, adaptable and able to work independently and as part of a team Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality
Desirable
Up to date immunisation status
Experience Essential
Practising at an advanced level Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures Experience of acute and long term conditions commonly seen in general practice, and ability to teach others about these Experience of collaborative or partnership working across organisations Experience of delivering high quality education and training to small and large groups using different teaching styles Experience of mentoring others Leadership experience, including supervising and mentoring junior staff
Additional Criteria Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences Strong leadership, organisational and prioritisation skills, including working under pressure and meeting deadlines Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships and influence stakeholders Knowledge of and ability to work within NHS policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance, lone working and health and safety Understanding of evidencebased practice, research governance and risk management DBS compliance in line with legislation on spent convictions Selfmotivated, adaptable and able to work independently and as part of a team Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality
Desirable
Up to date immunisation status
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.
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 South and East Leeds GP Group
Address 1st Floor Park Edge Practice
Asket Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS14 1HX
Employer's website https://www.seleedsgpgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)