Regional Lead for Pharmacist Integration Programme

Do you want to join a friendly and dynamic team that supports the delivery of education for the healthcare workforce? We're seeking a Regional lead/programme manager (Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the pharmacy integration programme and post-registration practice in the South West. The post-holder will be a key member of the NHSE SW WT&E Pharmacy team. The role will coordinate a range of community pharmacy and primary care related pharmacy workforce, training and education projects, from proof-of-concept work, to integrating emerging initiatives with established programmes. Several projects within the programme are already being delivered, with further proposals in development. The post holder will work closely with the South West Regional Head of Pharmacy and Head of School (WTE), Regional Pharmacy Integration Lead (Medical Directorate), along with the regional Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist WTE teams. We offer an inclusive, supportive working environment and are fully supportive of ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career. As a team our values align with the national inclusive pharmacy practice principles, and we are proud to have supported the development of the South West Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Manifesto.,

• Managing the delivery of workforce, training and education components of the Pharmacy Integration Programme in the South West
• Working in partnership with regional, ICS and place level pharmacy, and primary care teams to collaboratively deliver a programme of activity that meets the needs of patients locally.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders across NHS England, both regionally and nationally.
• Convening and facilitating senior stakeholder meetings, briefings, conferences, workshops, and other forums as appropriate.
• Leading consultations and task and finish groups to understand system requirements.
• Overseeing the management of the Pharmacy Integration Programme aspects of the regional Pharmacy WTE budget.
The post holder will be highly visible and work collaboratively within the regional footprint, alongside stakeholders which include universities, employers, the Integrated Care Systems in the South West, and regulatory bodies such as the GPhC., 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! Our commitments to you We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies. The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for the processing of your application; a privacy notice is attached to advise you on how we will process your personal data. If you have applied via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred third-party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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