Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced registered Pharmacy professional has become available at Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) To provide operational and strategic planning support in formulating the HEIW National Clinical Services Assessment (NCSA) programme
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to work within an organisation who is committed to innovation, improvement and high-quality education and training, then this job could be for you.
Main duties of the job
Lead and build a network of local stakeholders to consult with regarding the specific learning needs of the workforce in relation to NCSA
To network and communicate, with a wide range of stakeholders within the pharmacy profession and the wider NHS at a strategic and operational level to gather complex information on areas of clinical and professional practice to inform NCSA development work
Lead the implementation of NCSA agreed policies for national clinical and additional services working autonomously with all health board community pharmacy leads to benefit service improvement in the delivery of patient care
Recruit and collaborate with clinical experts to agree and design required content for educational resources where topics can be highly complex in nature, contain highly sensitive and contentious skill
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters of Pharmacy degree (or equivalent pharmacy qualification and experience)
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post registration qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RPS membership
- Post registration experience in more than one sector
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in community pharmacy sector of practice(s)
- Experience in supporting members of the pharmacy team undertaking training
- Experience of planning and delivering education and training.
- Experience of networking with key stakeholders and improving process/patient outcomes
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of budget monitoring, financial forecasting, and control
- Experience in deploying improvement methodologies to develop services
- Experience of strategic planning, operational planning, policy development and implementation
- Experience /understanding of the external political and social environment, including NHS policy issues and priorities
Desirable
- Experienced in delivery of training via use of virtual technology and associated activities using this format
- Significant experience of managing large and complex projects/work streams
- Experience in writing complex reports for a diverse audience including instances whereby interpretation of related policies is required
- Experience of chairing meetings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think creatively and strategically and to manage change
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Ability to work autonomously and meet agreed objectives and timescales
- Effective time management skills, including prioritisation of conflicting tasks
- High level of self-motivation and initiative
- Positive attitude to change
- Accurate, displaying a high level of attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Role model for pharmacy profession
- Passion for education of others and improvement in day-to-day practice
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Masters of Pharmacy degree (or equivalent pharmacy qualification and experience)
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post registration qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- RPS membership
- Post registration experience in more than one sector
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in community pharmacy sector of practice(s)
- Experience in supporting members of the pharmacy team undertaking training
- Experience of planning and delivering education and training.
- Experience of networking with key stakeholders and improving process/patient outcomes
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of budget monitoring, financial forecasting, and control
- Experience in deploying improvement methodologies to develop services
- Experience of strategic planning, operational planning, policy development and implementation
- Experience /understanding of the external political and social environment, including NHS policy issues and priorities
Desirable
- Experienced in delivery of training via use of virtual technology and associated activities using this format
- Significant experience of managing large and complex projects/work streams
- Experience in writing complex reports for a diverse audience including instances whereby interpretation of related policies is required
- Experience of chairing meetings
Skills
Essential
- Ability to think creatively and strategically and to manage change
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
- Ability to work autonomously and meet agreed objectives and timescales
- Effective time management skills, including prioritisation of conflicting tasks
- High level of self-motivation and initiative
- Positive attitude to change
- Accurate, displaying a high level of attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Role model for pharmacy profession
- Passion for education of others and improvement in day-to-day practice
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
