Job summary
Principal Pharmacist - Education, Training and Development (Band 8b)

An exciting opportunity to lead, develop, deliver, evaluate and improve Education, Training and Development within the department, alongside associated performance / outcomes within the Pharmacy Department at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (CHS). The post-holder will provide a co-ordinated, highly effective training service for the pharmacy department and other areas within the Trust.

The post holder will also be responsible for leading and managing the Education and Training Team to deliver, develop and evaluate a co-ordinated, highly effective training service for the pharmacy department and other areas within the Trust.

The postholder will work closely with Brighton University, supporting their undergraduate training programme

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job
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) and pre-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 the preparation of strategic plans for Pharmacy training and development.

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

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £72,719 to £83,505 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 199-8241411-NP
Job locations: Croydon Health Services, 570 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification
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

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).

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