Job summary
It is an exciting time to be working in pharmacy education and training, with the incorporation of independent prescribing into the foundation training year, the increase in experiential learning through undergraduate placements and the mandating of multi-sector foundation training, there is certainly a lot of exciting developments ahead.
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills and to support the development of our future pharmacy workforce, whilst working alongside a well established pharmacy professional development team, then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
- To lead on the Foundation training programme for Trainee Pharmacists, including multisector placements
- To train and support team of designated supervisors and DPPs for our trainee pharmacists
- To develop early years Independent Prescribing
- To work with local HEIs to develop and maintain the undergraduate pharmacy placement programme
- To develop our pharmacy work experience programme
You will be supported by the pharmacy professional development team, consisting of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Administration staff under the strategic guidance of the Principal Pharmacist for Professional Development.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trainee Pharmacists
- To develop a local foundation training programme for Trainee Pharmacists to meet the requirements of the GPhC and UHL.
- To be responsible for the local delivery of all aspects of foundation training.
- Network at a regional and national level to ensure best practise with regards to foundation training at UHL.
- To provide training and support for members of pharmacy staff involved in foundation training.
- To lead on Independent Prescribing training for all eligible Trainee Pharmacists.
Undergraduate pharmacy students
- To support the development and implementation of the Undergraduate Pharmacy Placements.
- Support delivery of clinical placements for MPharm students.
For more details, please see job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trainee Pharmacists
- To develop a local foundation training programme for Trainee Pharmacists to meet the requirements of the GPhC and UHL.
- To be responsible for the local delivery of all aspects of foundation training.
- Network at a regional and national level to ensure best practise with regards to foundation training at UHL.
- To provide training and support for members of pharmacy staff involved in foundation training.
- To lead on Independent Prescribing training for all eligible Trainee Pharmacists.
Undergraduate pharmacy students
- To support the development and implementation of the Undergraduate Pharmacy Placements.
- Support delivery of clinical placements for MPharm students.
For more details, please see job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Diploma or equivalent relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Qualified independent prescriber
- Member of professional organisations e.g. UKCPA, RPS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competent IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate
Experience
Essential
- Post registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Medical/nursing/pharmacy staff teaching or training
- Experience of leading and working with teams at a senior level
- Experience of managing performance
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries.
- Demonstrable ability to use audit to improve service or clinical outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration
- Diploma or equivalent relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Qualified independent prescriber
- Member of professional organisations e.g. UKCPA, RPS
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competent IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate
Experience
Essential
- Post registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Medical/nursing/pharmacy staff teaching or training
- Experience of leading and working with teams at a senior level
- Experience of managing performance
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries.
- Demonstrable ability to use audit to improve service or clinical outcomes.
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).
