Are you passionate about advancing pharmacy practice and supporting the development of Independent Prescribers (IPs)? The NHS long-term workforce plan has highlighted the critical need for training pharmacists to become IPs, and we are looking for a dedicated individual to lead this transformative project.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and innovative joint venture between South West London Integrated Care Board and South West London Training Hub CiC. This role is part of a pioneering project aimed at developing the pharmacy prescribing educational infrastructure to support the development of Independent Prescribers (IPs) in practice.
This post is hosted by South West London Training Hub CIC and the successful candidate will be employed by their terms and conditions. The grade and pay is equivalent to agenda for change band 8B.
Main duties of the job
You will play a pivotal role in developing the pharmacy prescribing educational infrastructure within the South West London system. Your strategic planning will be crucial in creating more Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs), establishing mentoring opportunities, and developing an infrastructure to maintain a robust pipeline of DPPs as well as maintaining databases of prescribers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for increasing the number of DPPs.
- Create and manage mentoring opportunities for aspiring IPs.
- Maintain comprehensive databases of prescribers.
- Work collaboratively with support staff to ensure the project's success.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of pharmacy practice.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
About us
South West London Integrated Care Board (SWL ICB) is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse local communities. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative place to work, where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. Our teams work closely together across boroughs and sectors, fostering a positive environment that champions innovation, continuous learning, and shared purpose. Joining SWL ICB means becoming part of a team that truly cares for patients, partners, and each other.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and innovative joint venture between South West London Integrated Care Board and South West London Training Hub CiC. This role is part of a pioneering project aimed at developing the pharmacy prescribing educational infrastructure to support the development of Independent Prescribers (IPs) in practice.
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
GRADE:Equivalent to Agenda for Change Band 8b (WTE) pro-rata
REPORTING TO:SWL ICB Head of Medicines Optimisation Primary Careand Transformation (workforce)
JOB SUMMARY
The Prescribing Infrastructure Lead Pharmacist role will assist SWL Integrated Care Board (ICB) in developing the pharmacy prescribing infrastructure necessary across the system to support the development of Independent Prescribers (IPs) in practice. This will include working with internal and external stakeholders to establish a community of practice to support new and existing Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs) within South West London.
The post holder will be required to foster relationships throughout the pharmacy profession and across the pharmacy sector and with education networks from other professions related to prescribing practice.
The Prescribing infrastructure Lead Pharmacist will work with relevant stakeholders to support all pharmacy workforce sectors. This will include, but not be limited to, relevant educational leads, community pharmacy training providers, designated supervisors for foundation trainees, the SWL training hub, ICB workforce leads, and the NHS England WT&E Pharmacy London team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Professional Leadership
To work closely with the SWL ICB medicines optimisation team workforce leads to deliver the following key objectives
- Develop a strategic plan for creating more Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs).
- Establish mentoring opportunities and maintain databases of prescribers.
- Enable more pharmacists to become IPs, with the potential to become DPPs subsequently.
- Collaborate with support staff to deliver the project effectively.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Developing a plan to increase the number of DPPs with South West London
- Source access to training to create more DPPs
- Report on training uptake / completion for DPPs
- Encourage and develop prescribing mentoring models and networks
- Develop a DPP database to enable aspiring pharmacists to link in with potential DPPs
- Share learning and risks with ICBs across London and London WTE leads
- Support organisations to develop a vision for implementing the prescribing elements of the foundation pharmacist training reforms.
Contributing to the vision of the local training and workforce development plan and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training.
To attend and host events, to develop key networks and relationships to ensure effective local and regional engagement and responsiveness with IPs and DPPs.
To work with providers and others to support and capture IP and DPP training innovation locally and ensure national and local conversations develop best practice.
To advise stakeholders across community, primary care and hospital sectors of pharmacy on policy changes that may impact the development, funding or provision of IPs and DPPs.
Educational and Workforce Development
To provide leadership advice and support the relevant stakeholders, providers, regulatory and professional bodies in educational and workforce development elements including development and implementation of theNational Foundation Pharmacist Programme, including:
Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning:
Understand the current landscape and need for pharmacist IPs and DPPs.
To engage with and support the development of pharmacist education and training programmes where needed to support strategic development of training to meet the national pharmacist training developments and Long-Term Workforce Plan
Work in collaboration with organisations employing pharmacists within the South West London to enable delivery of future iterations of the National Trainee Foundation Pharmacist Programme and ensure maximal uptake of Independent Prescribing and DPP courses by pharmacists.
Network development and Multi-professional working
Lead and facilitate networks to enable collaboration between designated supervisors, designated prescribing practitioners and educational programme directors, trainee representatives and other interested groups to meet the needs and support innovations in delivering prescribing initiatives.
Support and development of education and training networks including the following:
Support further development of networks of training and education colleagues across the region. This will build on existing networks.
To review how multi-professional healthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training, related to prescribing.
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working.
Quality and Safety
To work closely with other London ICB pharmacy workforce leads and the NHS England WT&E Pharmacy London team to support the development and transformation of pharmacist IP and DPP training across the region to meet national standards and direction.
To be accountable for the following responsibilities:
To attend local, regional and ICS level meetings that are relevant to Pharmacist IP development
To undertake professional development identified for the role (attendance at required training days, on-line e-learning packages, etc).
Research & Development
Locally collate information and feedback on initiatives regionally to assist in the development of future iterations of the National Training Foundation Pharmacist Programme
To undertake scoping exercises and research to inform development of pharmacist IPs and DPPs.
To develop and support evaluation processes as required for the project
Governance and Meetings
Attend relevant strategic and governance meetings within the SWL includinglocal workforce development boards.
Attend relevant Educational Networks and Events to engage with and support stakeholders and training leads.
Attend relevant SWL pharmacy workforce meetings to:
Feedback Prescribing initiatives and escalate issues arising
Collaborate and meet with other the pharmacy workforce leads from other London ICSs
Lead on delegated ICB pharmacy workforce initiatives.
Other Responsibilities
Theprescribing infrastructure lead pharmacist willbe responsible for delivering other aspects of pharmacist career training not yet identified that support the development of IP and DPP pharmacists.
Key Relationships
ICB MO Team members
ICBS Workforce Leads, teams and relevant workstreams
Local DPPs
NHS England Workforce Training and Education Pharmacy London
Community Pharmacy Training Providers
Primary Care Network Leads
GP Practices
Community Pharmacists and LPCs
Foundation Trainee Pharmacists Designated Supervisors and DPPs in London
SWL Training Hub Leads
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Other professional and regulatory bodies
Wider Stakeholder Network
Higher Educational Institutions
Others with expertise in workforce education and training.
Key tasks
- Increase in number of DPPs across ICS
- Implementation of local initiatives to increase/encourage IP pharmacists
- Support provided to IP Pathfinder sites
- Number of training sessions facilitated
- DPP KPI Reporting twice yearly
- Number of active DPPs
- Number of inactive DPPs
- Number of DPPs in-training
- Number of professionals planning to train to become a DPP
Person SpecificationQualifications
- MPharm (4 years Masters degree) or equivalent
- GPhC registration.
- RPS Faculty membership at Advanced stage 2 or Mastery.
- Relevant educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate or Masters in education.
- Completion of course/educational session or module aimed to support educational development (e.g. educator course, Train the Trainer, etc
Experience
- Knowledge of educational theory relating to teaching, learning and assessment methods and curriculum design.
- Understanding of NHS key policies in relation to pharmacy, prescribing, modernisation of services and workforce development.
- Understanding of principles of quality management and enhancement.
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation.
- Demonstrable track record of delivery of service developments, education or accreditation programmes
- Understanding of developments involving relevant professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
- Understanding of the pharmacy workforce transformation agenda.
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes.
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of
- healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters.
- Knowledge of Foundation Pharmacist Programme and IETP reforms.
- Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education.
- Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education.
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy.
- Experience of supporting future IPs as a DPP
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate.
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty.
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress.
- Critical evaluation, data analysis and reporting skills and application of research.
- Presenting complex material to large groups from a range of backgrounds.
- Ability to lead change.
- Establishes constructive working relationships working with others and across organisational boundaries as necessary to achieve objectives.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to travel throughout South West London geography.
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.
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