Job summary
Are you looking for a new role that will invest in your skills, provide opportunities to work across the wider healthcare system? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and innovative Pharmacist to join our friendly, dynamic and professional team to support the co-ordination, design and delivery of an Education and Training Programme for ASPH

We are looking for a candidate with excellent organisational, educational and leadership skills who has the ability to help to develop an in house training programme. The post holder will need to be an experienced clinician and enjoy training.

The post holder will be supported by the Lead Education Programme Director to deliver an education and training programme- including developing competencies, providing supervision and mentorship as well as supporting the development of rotational programmes across the trust. This post would suit a highly motivated and innovative individual with an ability to influence, engage and challenge with integrity and credibility.

The ASPH pharmacy team is one of the friendliest in the South East and has been described as a family. We are a warm, diverse, welcoming, and fun department committed to supporting staff in providing excellent patient care. Opportunities for further post-graduate education and qualifications are available in both leadership and clinical areas. We pride ourselves on the development of our team and encourage progression.

Main duties of the job

• To lead on design, delivery and coordinate the education and training programme for ASPH
• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters within clinical setting.
• Develop local pharmacist competency in line with national frameworks e.g RPS, CPPE and NHSE workforce training and education.
• Work with the Trust 'Academy' and local/regional education providers to ensure Medicines Management training needs of Trust Clinical staff are being met.
• To co-ordinate and help to shape the content of rotational programmes for Pharmacy staff, including Trainee Pharmacists and Foundation Pharmacist rotations, in liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervision and management of Pharmacists
• To support trust wide medicines management workstreams.
• Responsible for policy and service development with respect to education and training
• Support workforce to develop advanced practice

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward-thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities
A can-do and flexible approach is essential as is a commitment to self and service development. Please read the job description and person specification when applying for this post, if you have any queries please contact us.

This is an ideal opportunity for you to build a specialist knowledge of education and training whilst further developing as a clinical pharmacist.

Essential

• Post-graduate diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Pharmacy degree (Master level 4 years)
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist (or equivalent EU professional qualification)

Desirable

• Teaching / Education qualification
• Independent pharmacist Prescriber, or be willing to complete training as Independent Pharmacist Prescriber
• Membership of RPS
• Higher qualification (E.g. MSc, PhD)

Professional/specialist/functional experience
Essential

• Experience of teaching MPharm students and/or pre-registration pharmacist trainees
• Significant and current experience of providing a UK hospital clinical pharmacy service at NHS AFC band 7 level or above
• Supervision of undergraduates in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Experience in the provision of clinical pharmacy to acute medicine patients
• Protocol development
• Practical experience of audit
• Ability to change systems while taking into account the needs of others (change management)
• Evidence of up to date CPD in clinical pharmacy

Desirable

• Experience as a tutor for trainee pharmacist trainees
• Supervision of audit or research projects (e.g. undergraduate, pre-registration or diploma students)
• Experience of one-to-one, small and large group teaching, assessment and feedback
• Management of staff including recruitment, appraisal

Specific competencies for role e.g. communication, problem solving, leadership
Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with stress
• Able to make effective, prompt decisions when faced with variable, often highly complex information and situation

You must be registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy practice, including hospital, community, primary care, industry and academia.

This is a part time post and flexible working will be considered.

For further information about this post, please contact: Sharmeen Ajaz, Clinical Lead / Educational Programme Director (sharmeen.ajaz@nhs.net).

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

• M.Pharm degree in Pharmacy (4 years vocational degree) or equivalent
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmacy/Clinical Practice, or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber Qualification
• Membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

Experience
Essential

• Significant Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Education and Training experience

Desirable

• Experience within nominated Division/Speciality

Knowledge
Essential

• Trust vision, values, and strategic objectives
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice
• Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner.

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of personal insight and sound judgement.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and on own.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust
• You can communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service, or support as appropriate to your role
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £59,798 to £67,020 a year per annum inc. HCAS pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 323-APST1289-ED
Closing date: 18 November 2026

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. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.