Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our progressive, forward-thinking and multi-award-winning Pharmacy Department as the Education, Research & Innovation Lead Pharmacist. We are a team with a strong commitment to helping individuals realise their full potential, and we are now looking for an experienced, ambitious and dynamic leader to help shape the future of our service.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the Education and Training team within Pharmacy at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, driving a culture of continuous learning, professional development and workforce excellence. You will also work closely with the Department Head of Pharmacy Digital Improvement & Innovation to champion new ways of working, harnessing digital and informatics technologies to transform patient care and improve outcomes.

Main duties of the job
A key focus of the role will be supporting the department to fully embrace a research-driven culture, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to innovate, influence practice and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job responsibilities

• To support and develop the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation workforce ensuring they have the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care across a range of health and social care settings.
• To provide Medicines Optimisation advice and support to the Children and Families Care Group focusing on medicine value programs that utilise medicine, finance and patient level data to identify areas of inappropriate medicine use and variations in prescribing patterns to drive up quality and reduce waste.
• To support and develop the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation governance infrastructure to provide assurance to the Director on service matters related to medicines safety.
• To support the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation department in transitioning to a research and innovation active department with stronger links to local HEIs.
• Play an active role in the Trusts Research and Innovation Department identifying opportunities for collaboration and commercial and strategic partnerships which support our ambitions to be innovation and research-led.

Person Specification
Essential

• Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent)
• UK registered pharmacist with extensive post-registration experience in relevant sectors in UK, and with no restrictions placed upon them by the GPhC
• oHighly developed numerical and analytical, critical reasoning, critical appraisal, judgemental and problem solving skills

Desirable

• Supplementary or independent prescriber
• Has an excellent understanding of research and evaluation methods including mixed methods evaluation and wider impact evaluation tools such as return on investment

Interview
Essential

• Evidence of a management qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Completion of formal programme in coaching / mentoring / training delivery

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.