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University of Bradford – Foundation Training Consortium (FTC)

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

FTC is a partnership between the University of Bradford, Buttercups, and Imaan Healthcare. We have been commissioned by the National Health Service England Workforce, Training and Education (NHSE WTE) to provide supplementary training to all trainee pharmacists in the North of England and Midlands. The programme focuses on developing trainee pharmacists\’ professionalism, clinical reasoning, decision making, leadership skills, and supporting their development as competent prescribers and culturally competent practitioners. The programme builds on our previous programme success delivered between 2021‑2025.

What you will be doing

• Deliver engaging face‑to‑face study days for foundation trainee pharmacists across the North East and Yorkshire, primarily based in Leeds, with occasional travel as needed.
• Support learner development and progression through performance monitoring, remote guidance, and collaboration with workplace supervisors and administration teams.
• Contribute to programme delivery and improvement by developing teaching materials, maintaining accurate learner records, and supporting delivery of key performance indicators.
• Engage in academic activity through teaching, assessment, and scholarly contribution aligned with university strategies, while managing your own workload effectively.

Key qualifications

• GPhC‑registered pharmacist with an MPharm (or equivalent) and either a PhD, clinical diploma, or significant professional experience across varied pharmacy settings.
• Experience in pharmacy education at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, with a track record of facilitating learning and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong understanding of GPhC standards and foundation training requirements, with the ability to deliver effective teaching, assessment, and programme evaluation.
• Excellent clinical knowledge with proven ability to apply in practice, ideally supported by an independent prescribing qualification or working towards it.

Benefits

• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Great campus facilities:
  • Unique fitness centre
  • Eye clinic
  • Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
  • Counselling & mental health services
  • Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes – Universities Superannuation Scheme.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.