Pharmacy Foundation Training Lead

Do you want to join a friendly and dynamic team that supports the delivery of education for the healthcare workforce?

We’re seeking a Pharmacy Foundation Training Lead to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the delivery of the foundation training programme for trainee pharmacists in the South West, supporting the implementation of the initial education and training of pharmacists (IETP) reform in line with national direction.

The post-holder will be a key member of the NHSE SW WT&E Pharmacy team whose overarching goal will be to lead the delivery of this exciting workforce programme. The role will lead a team of educators to support trainee pharmacists and their supervisors in the region, and is critical in supporting the effective workforce pipeline, ensuring high quality training to pharmacy professionals both now and in the future.

We offer an inclusive, supportive working environment and are fully supportive of ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.

As a team our values align with the national inclusive pharmacy practice principles, and we are proud to have supported the development of the South West Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Manifesto.

The post holder will work closely with the Head of School and Regional Head of Pharmacy to oversee the delivery and quality management of foundation training for pharmacists within the region.

The post holder will be highly visible and work collaboratively within the regional footprint, alongside stakeholders which include universities, employers, the Integrated Care Systems in the South West, and regulatory bodies such as the GPhC.

The NHS England Board Have Set Out The Top-level Purpose For The New Organisation To Lead The NHS In England To Deliver High-quality Services For All, Which Will Inform The Detailed Design Work And We Will Achieve This Purpose By

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.
  
  

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marc Miell Job title: Head of School - Pharmacy Email address: Marc.Miell@nhs.net Telephone number: 07876 392395

Nick Haddington (Regional Head of Pharmacy)

nick.haddington@nhs.net