Principal Lead – Pharmacy Foundation Training Year
2 months ago
Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. Please note, regular presence at our offices throughout Scotland is a requirement for this role. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.
Work Pattern: Permanent, Part Time, 22 hours and 15 minutes per week (22.25 hours)
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.
Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
We are looking for a pharmacist with considerable experience as an educator to be part of the NES Pharmacy team as joint Principal Lead with responsibility for the delivery of the Foundation Training Year (FTY) Programme (General Pharmaceutical Council) to Trainee Pharmacists as part of the initial education and training of Pharmacists.
This is a part time opportunity with NES, and we are supportive of postholders maintaining clinical practice in the remaining working week.
The Opportunity
The NES Pharmacy team is looking to appoint a Principal Lead on a job share basis to continue delivery of the leadership of the Foundation Training Year (FTY) supporting Trainee Pharmacists. This post will job share the role for three days per week (with the pattern required to be inclusive of a Monday and Friday due to the cover requirements to support Trainees directly).
This Principal Lead post will work closely with the Associate Postgraduate Pharmacy Deans as well as all other parts of the Pharmacy team, the NES Directorates and key internal stakeholders.
Do you want to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across Scotland to play a significant lead role in delivering national training initiatives that provide education and development opportunities for the pharmacy workforce?
Do you enjoy working with a wide range of organisations to lead on initiatives that promote career and development opportunities for the Pharmacy workforce?
Do you want to play a key role in enhancing the learning and development experiences of the Pharmacy workforce?
Do you enjoy working at pace and being adaptive in an ever-changing environment?
Do you enjoy building relationships and a shared vision for the future in order to support change and innovation?
Working within the Pharmacy team you will have the opportunity to bring your unique skills and experience to the table, collaborating across multiple workstreams to effect real change within the Pharmacy workforce in Scotland.
Does this sound like you?
What We Love to See
Principal Leads offer a broad range of skills and experience, if you can offer some or all of these, we would love you to apply:
Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with a proven range of leadership experience Significant experience as a pharmacist practicing in any sector (i.e. Community, hospital, primary care). With experience of supervising Trainees/Learners and/or wider leadership experience in relation to initial education and training of Pharmacists Experience of working and delivering in an educationally focused environment Experience of quality assurance Knowledge and experience of leading and supporting workstreams that enhance career and role development for the Pharmacy workforce Experience working collaboratively and flexibly within a team, as well as with a range of stakeholders from health, education, and Scottish Government High level communication, interpersonal, negotiating, influencing and facilitation skills at a senior level, with the ability to communicate sensitive and complex information Experience in understanding of the key factors and practices essential to high-quality learning and education and how these are effectively embedded and continually enhanced Demonstrate honesty, integrity, care and compassion when dealing with others, utilising tact and persuasion skills when necessary Ability to lead and grow successful teamsBenefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and hybrid working Generous NHS pension scheme Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday NHS discounts and moreDiversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
It’s not essential to be in a Principal Lead role right now.You may be returning from a career break (e.g., maternity, paternity, caring for others) or returning after working in another field. Your experiences elsewhere can bring a fresh perspective to our work.
If you are considering applying and feel it would be helpful to discuss this initially, please contact Fiona Woodley, Pharmacy Associate Postgraduate Dean, or
Next Steps
Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote. If successful you can initially work remotely, or work from one of our NES offices (thereafter working in a hybrid capacity). Please note that some travel across Scotland is a requirement of this role.
All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.
Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place on Wednesday 7 August 2024 . The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted .
If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at:
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