Job summary
NHSE WT&E manages the education, training and development of NHS clinical professionals including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, doctors and dentists.
This post supports foundation pharmacist training across each ICS (Integrated care System) in the Midlands, working with the Pharmacy Education team. There is one post per ICS, of which there are 11 ICSs across the Midlands. This post is aligned to Derbyshire ICS.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing professional leadership, togetherwith expertise, advice and support to:*Design, create and deliver appropriate teaching, learning andassessment plans to support foundation pharmacy trainees andtheir educational supervisors.* Be an active key member of the foundation school contributingto the design and development of the pharmacy educationprogrammes and linking to the multi-professional school withshared common resources.* Support the business planning processes to provide input intothe strategic development of the work of the department.* Identify and support pharmacy trainees requiring additionalsupport.* Contribute to the availability of high quality training and supportfor pharmacy practice and educational supervisors.* Provide professional expertise on a specific portfolio of work* Manage the provision and development of resources, servicesand opportunities for pharmacists and their educators fromacross the healthcare professions.* Support equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in pharmacyeducation.* To have an understanding and awareness of how the activities and objectives of the department align with the wider businessplanning for NHSE* Support workforce planning and workforce challenges for theICS and across the wider region.
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.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Midlands Pharmacy Team is responsible for supporting the delivery of the NHSE mandate by supporting the optimisation of the pharmacy workforce.As a Training Programme Facilitator for the Pharmacy Team you will provide professional expertise to the Pharmacy training and education programmes, overseeing delivery of a portfolio of programmes and interventions on behalf of the Pharmacy leadership team, with a focus on the trainee pharmacist programme across the Midlands.
The role requires excellent leadership and management skills alongside the ability to lead matrix working initiatives.Under the direction of the Foundation Training Lead your role responsibilities are defined below.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing appropriate teaching, learning and assessment plans to support trainees and their educational supervisors
Being an active member of the Trainee Team contributing to the design and development of the pharmacy education programme
Supporting the business planning processes to provide input into the strategic development of the work of the department
Identifying and supporting pharmacy trainees requiring additional support
Contribute to the availability of high quality training and support for Pharmacy Practice And Educational Supervisors
Providing professional expertise on a specific portfolio of work
Managing 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
Overseeing a portfolio of training activity programmes
Having an understanding and awareness of how the activities and objectives of the department align with the wider business planning for NHSE in particular to NHSE Workforce, Training and Education, Midlands.
Working closely with system partners at an ICS level to delivery the foundation pharmacist reform agenda.
The post holder will be based at an NHSE Midlands office but may be required to work at other locations within the Midlands from time to time. You will have the opportunity to work remotely as determined by the changing needs of the business.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Midlands Pharmacy Team is responsible for supporting the delivery of the NHSE mandate by supporting the optimisation of the pharmacy workforce.As a Training Programme Facilitator for the Pharmacy Team you will provide professional expertise to the Pharmacy training and education programmes, overseeing delivery of a portfolio of programmes and interventions on behalf of the Pharmacy leadership team, with a focus on the trainee pharmacist programme across the Midlands.
The role requires excellent leadership and management skills alongside the ability to lead matrix working initiatives.Under the direction of the Foundation Training Lead your role responsibilities are defined below.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing appropriate teaching, learning and assessment plans to support trainees and their educational supervisors
Being an active member of the Trainee Team contributing to the design and development of the pharmacy education programme
Supporting the business planning processes to provide input into the strategic development of the work of the department
Identifying and supporting pharmacy trainees requiring additional support
Contribute to the availability of high quality training and support for Pharmacy Practice And Educational Supervisors
Providing professional expertise on a specific portfolio of work
Managing 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
Overseeing a portfolio of training activity programmes
Having an understanding and awareness of how the activities and objectives of the department align with the wider business planning for NHSE in particular to NHSE Workforce, Training and Education, Midlands.
Working closely with system partners at an ICS level to delivery the foundation pharmacist reform agenda.
The post holder will be based at an NHSE Midlands office but may be required to work at other locations within the Midlands from time to time. You will have the opportunity to work remotely as determined by the changing needs of the business.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- Educated to a Master's level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior area, in Pharmacy and healthcare leadership
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience of training
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of education and training systems and structures in healthcare
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of managing professional support for trainees/learners and multiprofessional faculty development and associated professional teams
- Experience of chairing meetings and facilitating groups
- Experience of using computers including basic Microsoft Office software, databases and reporting tools
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to reconcile strategic and operational issues
- Able to effectively manage a competing and rapidly evolving set of work priorities
- Excellent English language skills written, including the ability to write concise, analytical and well-constructed reports, presentations and committee papers, and to draft and edit guidance documentation.
- Ability to receive a verbal brief and initiate a workstream from this brief with ease
- Ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team, able to contribute to the wider mission of the organisation, with the ability to work flexiby
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information to a wide range of differing groups, anticipating and addressing barriers to communication to ensure effective decision making and deliver
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
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team and operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong leadership and communication skills
- Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation
- Excellent leadership and management behaviours including the ability to lead beyond the team and across the department
Desirable
- Able to influence and motivate colleagues both internally and across organisations providing education and training across the region
- Adaptability and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist
- Educated to a Master's level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior area, in Pharmacy and healthcare leadership
- Extensive knowledge of healthcare education management or commissioning, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience of training
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of education and training systems and structures in healthcare
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of managing professional support for trainees/learners and multiprofessional faculty development and associated professional teams
- Experience of chairing meetings and facilitating groups
- Experience of using computers including basic Microsoft Office software, databases and reporting tools
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to reconcile strategic and operational issues
- Able to effectively manage a competing and rapidly evolving set of work priorities
- Excellent English language skills written, including the ability to write concise, analytical and well-constructed reports, presentations and committee papers, and to draft and edit guidance documentation.
- Ability to receive a verbal brief and initiate a workstream from this brief with ease
- Ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team, able to contribute to the wider mission of the organisation, with the ability to work flexiby
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information to a wide range of differing groups, anticipating and addressing barriers to communication to ensure effective decision making and deliver
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
Behaviours & Values
Essential
- Effective organiser, influencer and networker
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team and operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Operate in a highly political and sensitive environment with strong leadership and communication skills
- Leads by example, role modelling a supportive, inclusive culture, with a focus on quality and 'can do' attitude, inclusive management style encouraging engagement and input from all levels within the organisation
- Excellent leadership and management behaviours including the ability to lead beyond the team and across the department
Desirable
- Able to influence and motivate colleagues both internally and across organisations providing education and training across the region
- Adaptability and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
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).
