Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Foundation Training Lead, to work as part of our innovative School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation to support the implementation of the new initial education and training standards for pharmacists.
Interviews will take place online on the 22nd or 23rd of January.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a pharmacy professional to work with our internal and external stakeholders (employers, training providers, trainees and supervisors) to support the implementation of the new initial education and training standards for pharmacists. The successful candidate will support the infrastructure to develop quality assured programmes to ensure a consistent approach for trainee pharmacists across sectors. The role will enable the successful candidate to work at both a regional and national level, as part of the School team, and with other NHSE professional leads to foundation pharmacist training, through both new and well-established workstreams within the workforce transformation agenda in the North West.
The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of School for Foundation Pharmacist Training and is responsible for providing professional leadership, together with expertise, advice and support.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new 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 agreat 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/.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be registered pharmacy professionals and will need prior experience in developing and delivering training in clinical environments and must be able to demonstrate the essential requirements as listed in the job description.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £58,972, with pay step increases after 5 years' service.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be registered pharmacy professionals and will need prior experience in developing and delivering training in clinical environments and must be able to demonstrate the essential requirements as listed in the job description.
Salary Progression
Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8b with a full-time starting salary of £58,972, with pay step increases after 5 years' service.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
- Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
Desirable
- Collaborative leadership style.
- Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
- Commitment to own personal development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
- Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Track record of influencing and motivating others.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality diversity in the last 3 years.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training.
- Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi-professional health care workforce.
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS line management and appraisal processes.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC
- Recent NHS clinical and/or education practice and experience (or equivalent)
- Applicants must have a track record of professionalism compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
- Demonstrate commitment to own personal development.
Desirable
- Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
- Commitment and enthusiasm for education and training.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Able to demonstrate NHSE's values and commitment to the values described in the NHS Constitution.
Desirable
- Collaborative leadership style.
- Adaptable in approach including the flexibility to work in changing environments.
- Commitment to own personal development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
- Strong leadership skills and able to 'sell' the vision.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Desirable
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Track record of influencing and motivating others.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding and evidence of involvement in delivery and management of healthcare education and training.
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality diversity in the last 3 years.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training.
- Understanding of the roles and contributors to the multi-professional health care workforce.
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, NHS line management and appraisal processes.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC
- Recent NHS clinical and/or education practice and experience (or equivalent)
- Applicants must have a track record of professionalism compatible with appointment in a senior clinical educator role.
- Demonstrate commitment to own personal development.
Desirable
- Higher educational qualification such as a postgraduate certificate, diploma or Master's in education.
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty or professional association.
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).
