Foundation Training Facilitator

NHS ENGLAND; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a pharmacist educator to lead training for foundation pharmacist trainees. You will design educational programs and work collaboratively to improve healthcare workforce capabilities while promoting equality and diversity. The role demands strong leadership skills and familiarity with pharmacy education standards. An understanding of health inequalities is essential for optimizing training resources that support pharmacist trainees throughout their development.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills in pharmacy education.
• Experience in designing educational programs for pharmacists.
• Understanding of health inequalities and workforce optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver educational plans for foundation pharmacist trainees.
• Support the development of pharmacy education programs.
• Manage resources and support for pharmacist trainees.

Job description

NHS England Workforce Training and Education (WTE) manages the education, training and development of NHS clinical professionals including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals. This post supports pharmacist training across the East of England working with the Pharmacy Education team. You will be responsible for providing professional leadership, together with expertise, advice and support to: Design, create and deliver appropriate teaching, learning and assessment plans to support foundation pharmacist trainees and their educational supervisors. Actively contribute to the design and development of the pharmacy education programmes and linking to the multi-professional school with shared common resources. Contribute to the business planning processes to provide input into the strategic development of the work related to the GPhC's revised initial education and training of pharmacists standards. Identify and support pharmacist trainees requiring further support during their foundation training period. Contribute to the availability of high quality training and support for pharmacist trainees and educational supervisors. Provide professional expertise on a specific portfolio of work. Manage the provision and development of resources, services and opportunities for pharmacist trainees and their educators across the healthcare professions. Support equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in pharmacy education. Appreciate and understand how the activities and objectives of the department aligns with the wider business planning for NHS England, in particular to WTE East of England and nominated IC(s).

• 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.