The HEIW Pharmacy Deanery invites applications for a 0.6 FTE secondment or maternity cover position to support the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Clinical Placement Programme in Wales.
Developed in Partnership
Developed in partnership by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and the Schools of Pharmacy at Bangor, Cardiff and Swansea Universities, the programme offers pharmacy undergraduates additional supervised placement days in hospitals, GP practices, and community pharmacies throughout their four-year course.
Programme Structure
The programme is structured around Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), enabling students to acquire essential clinical experience to achieve the 'does' level corresponding to Miller’s Triangle.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for managing an allocated region within this nationwide initiative, utilising their pharmaceutical expertise and background in facilitating Pharmacy Learning outcomes to ensure the delivery of a quality‑assured programme. The post requires the development of effective working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Higher Education Institutions and host training organisations across Local Health Boards and community and primary care sectors.
Supporting Roles
Supporting the Clinical Placement lead to manage the All-Wales programme for the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme.
Coordination and Management
* Coordinate recruitment events to promote the benefits of studying and working in Wales.
* Manage the quality management processes for the Funded Pharmacy Undergraduate Placement Programme.
* Provide training and ongoing support to Placement Supervisors of the Funded Pharmacy Placements Programme.
Collaborative Work
Working with Higher Education Institutions and their students to support the delivery of the EPAs and the programme. Manage, co‑ordinate and support colleagues, within their area of expertise (Acute Care / Primary Care / Community Pharmacy) and across NHS Wales, in developing the learning environment and ensuring education/training provision supports policy initiatives and is cognisant of existing educational framework.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Health Education And Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies, and Welsh Government.
Our Values
* Respect for All in every contact we have with others.
* Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving.
* Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
What You Can Expect
* a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary
* compassionate leadership
* a meaningful values‑based performance appraisal process
* the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
This post is being offered as a secondment opportunity only. If you wish to apply, you must have your line manager’s approval before making an application. This post is for a fixed secondment period but may be extended or made permanent at the end of the secondment period depending on available funding and business requirement.
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