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Flexible Location: Based throughout Scotland, within NES and with the host organisation, we will support hybrid working.
Work Pattern: 22 hours and 30 minutes (22.5 hours) per week pro rata based on a 37 hour full time working week. Working pattern to be agreed.
Fixed Term or Secondment** for a period of 12 months from commencement of Fellowship at Band 7 or 8A (salary will be paid at current level within these grades) or equivalent.
**For NHS applicants, an NHS secondment will be offered in the first instance. For non-NHS applicants including Community Pharmacy, a secondment or fixed term would be arranged.
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment.
Who We Are
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
The Pharmacy team within NES is responsible through the Executive Medical Director to the NES Board and through the Board to Scottish Government for the commissioning and delivery of postgraduate pharmacy education in Scotland.
The Scottish Pharmacy Technician Clinical Leadership Fellows (SPTCLFs) provide a development opportunity for Pharmacy Technicians working in NHS Scotland (including the Community Pharmacy Sector).
The Opportunity
Do you like a challenge and have the curiosity and ambition to work at the leading edge of Scottish pharmacy technician development?
Building on the success of previous cohorts, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is offering a career development opportunity to a senior Pharmacy Technician (who is currently working at Agenda for Change Band 7/8a or equivalent) currently working in, and committed to, NHS Scotland to become the next Scottish Pharmacy Technician Clinical Leadership Fellow (SPTCLF). This includes working in the Community Pharmacy Sector.
This opportunity is designed to strengthen future pharmacy technician leadership by developing the skills of individuals at a national strategic level with support from NHS Scotland Pharmacy leaders. This post is an excellent opportunity for a senior Pharmacy Technician to expand their national leadership experience and develop their skills, whilst maintaining links to their current service.
Working with NHS Scotland Pharmacy leaders, as well as other key strategic groups and organisations within NHS Scotland and the profession, the SPTCLF will be involved in taking forward a project aligned to Scottish Government strategy and key policy areas such as the ‘NHS Recovery Plan 2021-2026’. The project area will be allocated on appointment in collaboration with the successful candidate.
Applicants should be highly motivated and working at a senior level in any sector of care within NHS Scotland, including the community setting and have a good understanding of NHS and professional structures and processes along with a sound grasp of the Scottish Policy context. Excellent communication skills, experience in service development, and evidence of leadership skills, for example in engaging, motivating and influencing others at senior levels are also essential.
Please note that as part of the application process you will be asked to submit a statement in support from your Director of Pharmacy, senior line manager or community pharmacy owner.
Further information can be obtained from Leon Zlotos at pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Working with NES
Benefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Scotland, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Life-work balance - with opportunities for flexible working and remote working
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
- Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus 8 days public holiday
- NHS discounts and more
Diversity and Inclusion
Developing a successful national service for Scotland is impossible without ensuring we consider the diverse needs, perspectives and backgrounds of everyone in Scotland in our work.
We are focused on supporting the very best talent available for NES, and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and aim to ensure everyone is treated fairly, with respect and has a positive recruitment experience – regardless of the outcome.
Next Steps
**NHS candidates will be considered firstly on a secondment basis, and so are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current NHS employer at the earliest opportunity, ideally prior to application. For candidates not within NHS we will discuss secondment or fixed term arrangements.
Our recruitment process is currently 100% remote and if successful you would agree with NES and the relevant host the way of working (including hybrid working).
All applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail.
Online interviews (including a presentation) will take place in June. The presentation topic will be sent to candidates selected for interview.
For further information please refer to the Job Information Pack below.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CV’s will not be accepted.
If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot