IMC Locums are currently recruiting for a band 8b Prinicpal Pharmacists for one of our NHS Clients in South London

Skills, Experience & JB:
Job overview
An exciting secondment opportunity to lead, develop, deliver and evaluate all aspects of Pharmacy staff education and training , 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 provide strategic leadership to training programs in Pharmacy, to ensure they are in line with Department of Health, Heath Education England (HEE) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) requirements, along with leading, developing and implementing changes in the pre-registration trainee programme, rotational foundation pharmacist program (including the Clinical Pharmacy Diploma) and pre-registration trainee 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 also deliver a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service to promote the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines, through personal practice and the training of other staff.
Main duties of the job
Principal Pharmacist - Education and Training Lead Band 8b
Management Education and Training Team, including f Band 7 Education and Training Pharmacist and Band 7 Education and Training Lead Technician. To have overview and responsibility of
Trainee Pharmacists
Foundation Pharmacists
Diploma Practitioners
Pre-registration Trainee Technicians
Registered Technicians
Junior Doctors Training
Nurses Training
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
Maximum score 8
·MPharm Degree
·GPhC registration
·PGDip
·CPD
Desirable criteria
Maximum score 6
·MSc
·IP
·Clinical specialist
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria
Maximum score 14
·Clinical Pharmacy
·Educational theory
·Clinical Governance
·MDT
·IT systems
·Current NHS issues
·Local and National priorities
Desirable criteria
Maximum score 8
·E&T services
·Teaching and Learning Styles
·Management skills
·Leadership skills