Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for appointment to the role of Head of Post Registration School within the North West School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation.The successful post holder will have delegated responsibility to develop and lead the Regional Post - Registration Pharmacists Programme and team for NHS England in the North West. A key deliverable of this programme is to develop a clear & consistent engagement strategy with key stakeholders in the North West to maximise strategic relationships and partnerships both with NHS employers and other interested stakeholders. This is whilst also ensuring robust governance and quality management arrangements for the investments provided by NHS England in support of postgraduate pharmacy education.Critical to the strategic requirements is supporting the Pharmacy Dean within the region to build on the current relationships with Schools of Pharmacy, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS organisations (e.g. NHS Trusts, Primary Care Networks / general practices, community pharmacies) and other stakeholders to encourage and maximise efforts to increase engagement with post-registration pathways from newly qualified towards advanced consultant level practice.Main duties of the jobThe role involves extensive engagement and liaison with employers or placement providers, Schools of Pharmacy and others on post registration aspects of pharmacist education. This may include changes and developments to tariff policy and implementation, undergraduate student expansion and developing consistent and effective education investment support into local systems. The role will require an understanding and an ability to help influence curriculum development as part of developing the future healthcare workforce. It will also require sound ability in appreciating and utilisation of the best evidence and intelligence to lead the development of a strategy for supporting NHS England in its roles with ICBs, employers and Schools of Pharmacy and post-graduate pharmacist education across the North West. While the focus of the role will initially be primarily on post registration programmes the post-holder will work closely with other colleagues to develop and consider. learning and encourage the spread of best education practice within a multi-professional context.The post holder will work collaboratively with the Regional teams, local office, NHS England national team, stakeholders, Arm's Length Bodies, Education Providers and other key partners to drive the delivery of the programme across the Region.About usIn April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate careOptimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovationDelivering value for money.If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe role will be the key point of liaison on related national work streams and will be expected to work with other workforce programme leads and subject matter experts across the region and nationally as required for the delivery of overall priorities and expected outcomes within agreed timescales.Applicants should be registered pharmacists, will need significant prior experience in developing and delivering training in clinical environments and must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 8C with a pay step increase after 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the NHSE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMasters Level or equivalent level of experience.Evidence of continuing professional development.Extensive knowledge of specialist area acquired through postgraduate education or equivalent experience.Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialExtensive knowledge of education systems and processes.Expert knowledge of pharmacy and healthcare education, training policy and systems.A developed understanding of current health and care policy and systems and its relationship to medical and healthcare education.Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholder groups.Experience of complex stakeholder management.Skills Capabilities & AttributesEssentialAbility to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to sudden unexpected demands or challenges to programme delivery.Values and BehaviorsEssentialAn experienced leader and role model within health education and workforce transformation.Understands the importance of Equality and Diversity and reflecting the community, we serve.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNHS EnglandAddressManchester / LiverpoolManchester / LiverpoolM1 3BNEmployer's websitehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)