Job summary
The Foundation Pharmacy Training Facilitator roles are an exciting opportunity that NHSE WT&E Midlands are pleased to be offering, as part of our expanding Pharmacy Programmes Team. Across the Midlands we have 11 Integrated Care Systems (ICS's), and we are seeking to recruit a facilitator to join the team to lead the delivery of the Foundation Training Programme for our trainees. The facilitator role are pivotal to enable delivery of the programme, under the leadership of the Foundation Pharmacy Training Programme Director (TPD). Please note we have two vacancies, one fixed term and one permanent position available, please ensure you apply to the most suitable advert and make your preference known on application.
This is an exciting time to join the Midlands Pharmacy Programme Team, as we look to deliver the New GPhC Initial Education and Training Standards. You will support the TPD to develop and deliver the strategy for the education and training of Trainee Pharmacists, as part of the NHSE Foundation Pharmacy Programme. This role will see you being embedded into the system to deliver the Foundation Pharmacy provision across your dedicated ICS, and supporting the region, as NHSE become the education provider for Trainee Pharmacists. You will be supported by the TPD, to deliver training to trainees, facilitators, and educational supervisions, as part of the Foundation Training Programme.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are dedicated to deliver high quality education and training to the workforce of the future:
- Design, create and deliver appropriate teaching, learning and assessment to support foundation pharmacy trainees and their educational supervisors.
- Be an active key member of the foundation school contributing to the design and development of the pharmacy education programmes.
- Support the business planning processes to provide input into the strategic development of the work of the department.
- Identify and support pharmacy trainees requiring additional support.
- Contribute to the availability of high-quality training and support for pharmacy practice and educational supervisors.
- Provide professional expertise on a specific portfolio of work
- Manage the provision and development of resources, services and opportunities for pharmacists and their educators from across the healthcare professions.
- Support equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in pharmacy education.
- To have an understanding and awareness of how the activities and objectives of the department align with the wider business planning for NHSE, in particular to the Midlands and nominated ICS(s).
- Support workforce planning and workforce challenges for the ICS and across the wider region.
Innovation and creativity are central to the role, as the post holder will be supporting the development of the Foundation Training Programme.
About us
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job in the Job Description and Person Specification, alongside other supporting documents attached.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out! Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £50,952, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job in the Job Description and Person Specification, alongside other supporting documents attached.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out! Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8a with a full-time starting salary of £50,952, with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker
- Promotes innovation, organisational learning and the sharing of best practice across organisational boundaries
- Excellent leadership and management behaviours including the ability to lead beyond the team and across the department
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Desirable
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Organised, systematic and tenacious approach to developing and progressing objectives
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to discern trends from either quantitative or qualitative data
- Ability to manage and to prioritise workload for a team of staff
- Ability to prioritise own workload effectively to meet deadlines, whilst managing conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a health related, or higher education, environment
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals
- Experience and understanding of education and/or professional development and professional support
Desirable
- Significant knowledge and experience of quality management, performance management and project management
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Masters in pharmacy degree (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker
- Promotes innovation, organisational learning and the sharing of best practice across organisational boundaries
- Excellent leadership and management behaviours including the ability to lead beyond the team and across the department
- Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Desirable
- Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and make a difference by focusing on goals
- Organised, systematic and tenacious approach to developing and progressing objectives
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skilled communicator able to select from, and utilise, a range of negotiating and influencing strategies appropriate to different audiences and environments
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to discern trends from either quantitative or qualitative data
- Ability to manage and to prioritise workload for a team of staff
- Ability to prioritise own workload effectively to meet deadlines, whilst managing conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations to Sponsor/ Manager, with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a health related, or higher education, environment
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals
- Experience and understanding of education and/or professional development and professional support
Desirable
- Significant knowledge and experience of quality management, performance management and project management
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Masters in pharmacy degree (or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
