About the job:
NICPLD deliver the Foundation Training Year (FTY) in Northern Ireland, supporting approximately 200 trainee pharmacists each year. The post holder will join the NICPLD FTY team to manage and lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the FTY. This involves working with trainee pharmacists and their educational supervisors and designated prescribing practitioners, having responsibility for a group of trainee pharmacists (circa 40 trainee pharmacists) and their supervisors to support and monitor progress and completion of the FTY. The post holder will work closely with the other FTY Lead pharmacists and support the Associate Dean for FTY in all aspects of the FTY.
NICPLD is funded by the Department of Health to deliver a wide range of pharmacy learning and development programmes across Northern Ireland. Some programmes are also available to other healthcare professionals. Programmes are offered through two websites: www.nicpld.org and www.medicinesni.com
NICPLD staff are employed by Queen’s University Belfast. This role is primarily home-based (remote working), with access to office facilities at the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA), Beechill House, Belfast, and occasional in-person attendance as required. This hybrid arrangement differs from the typical working model at Queen’s University Belfast and reflects the unique nature of the post.
The post is full-time although a minimum of 0.8 FTE can be considered.
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet, the following essential criteria:
Qualifications:
- Masters or Honours degree in Pharmacy.
- Qualified Independent Prescriber.
- Member or eligible for membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland.
Experience:
- Significant experience as a Registered Pharmacist.
- Experience as an independent prescriber.
- Experience of working in community pharmacy and/or hospital and/or primary care.
- Experience of mentoring/developing others in the workplace.
- Experience in project management and/or audit and demonstrable evidence of managing competing priorities.
This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on the website.
Foundation Training Year (FTY) Lead Pharmacist employer: Independent
The Blavatnik School of Government offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment in the heart of Oxford, where your contributions directly impact the quality of public leadership worldwide. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the School provides a range of benefits and fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development, making it an excellent employer for those passionate about public service and education.
