Job summary
Following a successfully bid for HEE Pharmacy WorkforceTransformation Funding, we are excited to advertise a new innovative post for amotivated Senior Pharmacist, Nurse or AHP with extensive knowledge andexperience in independent prescribing to join our dynamic, friendly, andwell-respected Medicines Optimisation team as a Pharmacy Workforce DesignatedPrescribing Practitioner (DPP) Programme Lead.
The post holder will be responsible for the KM PharmacyWorkforce DPP Education & Supervision Project development andimplementation. They will support the development of a clinical workforce throughtesting new forms of support and professional development opportunities forboth current prescribing pharmacists and those in training.
The post holder must be an enthusiastic and motivatedindividual with the ability to work strategically across the KM ICS interfacewhilst also collaborating with the other Health Education England (HEE) SouthEast region pharmacy DPP programme leads.
Please note that the date for interviews is Wednesday22nd March (this may be subject to change)
Main duties of the job
1. To supportthe KM ICS to lead the project for developing and implementing a DesignatedPrescribing Practitioner (DPP) Education and Supervision Framework in line withthe ICS key priorities and delivery plan of the overarching medicinesoptimisation strategy.
2. Toscope the KM local requirements for the project, driving innovation andtransformation using quality improvement approaches and methodology whenreviewing/designing processes, developing risk management strategies and anopen learning culture.
3.To developand implement a DPP education and supervision programme that will enableKM ICS to pool resources with the creation of an electronic database to enablea standardised governance of DPPs across the system providing quality assuranceand monitoring for the ICB to maintain minimum standards.
About us
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we arereminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendlyorganisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best forus, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able toaccommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing timefor personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to workflexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agreeobjectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access totraining opportunities.
We are committed to equalopportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of ourpopulation, we positively encourage applications from all areas of thecommunity regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexualorientation. If you would like this information in an alternative format, or ina different language, please contact the HR team at kmicb.hr@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to lead theimplementation of the pharmacy workforce designated prescribing practitionereducation and supervision project which is a key priority within the IntegratedCare System (ICS) Integrating Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation (IPMO) Plan.
The post holder will support the ICS pharmacyworkforce transformation agenda, including the integration of trainingprogrammes and identifying opportunities for innovation in cross-sector andcross-organisation working within the system.
The post holder will support the ICS to leadthe project for developing and implementing a Designated PrescribingPractitioner (DPP) Education and Supervision Framework in line with the ICS keypriorities and delivery plan of the overarching medicines optimisationstrategy.
The post holder will also work together withother DPP leads within the regional networks across the ICS and South East (SE)of England region, including developing relationships with education networksacross other professions.
This job description is only an outline of thetasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The role will evolveas needed to support the emerging pharmacy workforce DPP transformation agendaover the year. As such, the postholder will be required to carry out any otherduties appropriate to the role.
The need to travel across the ICS and South Eastregion will be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to lead theimplementation of the pharmacy workforce designated prescribing practitionereducation and supervision project which is a key priority within the IntegratedCare System (ICS) Integrating Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation (IPMO) Plan.
The post holder will support the ICS pharmacyworkforce transformation agenda, including the integration of trainingprogrammes and identifying opportunities for innovation in cross-sector andcross-organisation working within the system.
The post holder will support the ICS to leadthe project for developing and implementing a Designated PrescribingPractitioner (DPP) Education and Supervision Framework in line with the ICS keypriorities and delivery plan of the overarching medicines optimisationstrategy.
The post holder will also work together withother DPP leads within the regional networks across the ICS and South East (SE)of England region, including developing relationships with education networksacross other professions.
This job description is only an outline of thetasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The role will evolveas needed to support the emerging pharmacy workforce DPP transformation agendaover the year. As such, the postholder will be required to carry out any otherduties appropriate to the role.
The need to travel across the ICS and South Eastregion will be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GPhC (pharmacist), Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health and care Professions Council
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- Active engagement with relevant continuing professional development
- Further study in education and training
- Workforce development and training experience in the healthcare sector with ability to provide expert advice and support on the development of existing and future workforce plan outcomes
- Educated to Masters level; or demonstrable equivalent level of experience working at a senior level
- Recent clinical or education experience in the NHS
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Knowledge of pharmacy education pathways and programmes, and the associated workforce transformation agenda
- Experience of leading clinical, workforce and/or educational innovations
- Experience of supporting education and training in clinical settings
Desirable
- Leadership
- Education qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College, Faculty or professional association
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in workforce transformation and/or healthcare education
- Track record of influencing and motivating others
- Knowledge of funding streams for healthcare education
- Experience of presenting complex material to large groups from a range of backgrounds
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GPhC (pharmacist), Nursing and Midwifery Council or the Health and care Professions Council
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- Active engagement with relevant continuing professional development
- Further study in education and training
- Workforce development and training experience in the healthcare sector with ability to provide expert advice and support on the development of existing and future workforce plan outcomes
- Educated to Masters level; or demonstrable equivalent level of experience working at a senior level
- Recent clinical or education experience in the NHS
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters
- Knowledge of pharmacy education pathways and programmes, and the associated workforce transformation agenda
- Experience of leading clinical, workforce and/or educational innovations
- Experience of supporting education and training in clinical settings
Desirable
- Leadership
- Education qualification
- Membership/Fellowship of a relevant College, Faculty or professional association
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in workforce transformation and/or healthcare education
- Track record of influencing and motivating others
- Knowledge of funding streams for healthcare education
- Experience of presenting complex material to large groups from a range of backgrounds
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
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).
