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Principal Pharmacist - Education & Training (Band 7 or 8a dependent on experience)
Department: Pharmacy
Band 7 to 8a: £46,148 - £60,504 per annum pro rata
Fixed-Term contract until 09.08.2026
Full-Time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced pharmacist with a passion for training & developing others? Would you like to work within our Pharmacy Education & Training Team to support the development and delivery of our education and training offer to support our Foundation Trainee Pharmacists & Early Years Pharmacists as they begin their pharmacy journey? If this describes you, we invite you to get in touch with us.
Now is an excellent time to become part of the Pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking department who continue to grow in size & influence. Recent enhancements include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy.
For additional information about this post, please contact Jill McDonald, Associate Director of Pharmacy–Clinical Services, Education & Workforce on 01908 995712 or
[email protected]
- We will consider Band 7 or 8a dependent on experience*
Interview date: W/C 21.07.2025
If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
- To lead the development, delivery & evaluation of Education and Training for trainee and foundation level Pharmacists
- To lead the delivery and evaluation of medicines related education and training for healthcare professional working at MKUH.
- To facilitate and support the efficient and cost effective use of medicines.
- To provide expert advice on all pharmaceutical matters which arise ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks and medicines legislation.
- To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist in matters relating to Education & Training as appropriate.
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Benefits
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jill McDonald Job title: Associate Director of Pharmacy Email address:
[email protected] 
