Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Training Programme Director - Foundation Trainee Pharmacists, to work as part of our innovative North East andYorkshire School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a pharmacy professional to work with training providers and designated supervisors, to support the infrastructure to developquality assured programmes to ensure a consistent approach to education and training, across sectors. The role will enable the successfulcandidate to work as part of the School team, and with other NHS England professional leads to support foundation trainee pharmacists, within the workforce transformation programme in the North East and Yorkshire.
You will be based at one of the local NHS England Offices.
The successful candidate will be accountable to the Head of Foundation and is responsible for providing professional leadership, together withexpertise, advice and support.
About us
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 visithttps://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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS England leads the NHS in England to deliver high quality care for all. We support NHS organisations to deliver better outcomes for ourpatients and communities, work to get the best possible value for taxpayers, and drive improvement across the NHS.
The post-holder is responsible for providing professional leadership, together with expertise, advice and support to:
- Contribute to development of a School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation strategy and operational plan. The post-holder willlead locally on a foundation trainee pharmacist programme.
- Lead on the development of policy, process and infrastructure to support workplace learning as a key component of the trainingprogramme, in close liaison with Head of School Foundation Pharmacy and the Regional Pharmacy Lead.
- Lead on quality management of the training programme in selected areas.
- Actively manage and support local employer- based Educational Supervisors linked to the training programme, through leadership and facilitation of networks, in all sectors and leading cross sector opportunities.
- Provide professional expertise and input into multi-professional training.
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!
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS England leads the NHS in England to deliver high quality care for all. We support NHS organisations to deliver better outcomes for ourpatients and communities, work to get the best possible value for taxpayers, and drive improvement across the NHS.
The post-holder is responsible for providing professional leadership, together with expertise, advice and support to:
- Contribute to development of a School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation strategy and operational plan. The post-holder willlead locally on a foundation trainee pharmacist programme.
- Lead on the development of policy, process and infrastructure to support workplace learning as a key component of the trainingprogramme, in close liaison with Head of School Foundation Pharmacy and the Regional Pharmacy Lead.
- Lead on quality management of the training programme in selected areas.
- Actively manage and support local employer- based Educational Supervisors linked to the training programme, through leadership and facilitation of networks, in all sectors and leading cross sector opportunities.
- Provide professional expertise and input into multi-professional training.
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!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Educated to Masters' level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area, in Pharmacy and healthcare leadership.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a senior pharmacy professional, with extensive knowledge of pharmacy and medicines optimisation.
- Highly developed subject matter expertise, including knowledge of NHS policy, educational policy and healthcare leadership and management.
Skills, Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Builds stakeholder communication strategies and manage development and delivery of these
- Capable of effective planning over medium to long-term timeframes, making adjustments and planning for specialty training and resourcing accordingly
- Contributes to the quality management of the training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Educated to Masters' level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area, in Pharmacy and healthcare leadership.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a senior pharmacy professional, with extensive knowledge of pharmacy and medicines optimisation.
- Highly developed subject matter expertise, including knowledge of NHS policy, educational policy and healthcare leadership and management.
Skills, Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Builds stakeholder communication strategies and manage development and delivery of these
- Capable of effective planning over medium to long-term timeframes, making adjustments and planning for specialty training and resourcing accordingly
- Contributes to the quality management of the training
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
