09 March 2023
Health Education England is offering 100 funded places on this programme which is approved against the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians.
Health Education England is offering 100 funded places on the GP Pharmacy Technician Medicines Optimisation Training Programme delivered by Pharmacy Workforce Development South for pharmacy technicians working in primary care supporting General Practice.
Why: The aim is to expand access to approved training programmes for pharmacy professionals contributing to primary care services in general practice. This is to ensure that they have the right post-registration training to enable confident, safe working practices and career development across sectors.
About the programme: The GP Pharmacy Technician Training Programme supports pharmacy technicians to demonstrate that they can safely deploy the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for safe practice, relevant to their role, and provides the assurance needed for safe delegation of tasks and practice autonomy.
This programme is primarily aimed at pharmacy technicians who are predominantly working within a GP setting.
The programme is approved against the UK-wide APTUK/PCPA National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians.
Duration and delivery mode: This is a 14-month training programme consisting of four modules, each with a set learning duration. There is an expectation that learners will undertake additional self-directed learning. The programme is delivered online, including virtual study events facilitated by Pharmacy Workforce Development South.
The training programme is accessible to eligible Pharmacy Technicians across all regions in England.
Who qualifies: To qualify for an HEE-funded place, pharmacy technicians must meet the following criteria:
GPhC-registered pharmacy technician working in primary care supporting General Practice
Confirmed agreement from your practice to study the programme
Access to a pharmacist or occupationally competent pharmacy technician locally who will act in the capacity of educational supervisor for the programme and undertake local observations and assessment of practice
Deadline: Registration closes at midnight on 31st March 2023
Please note: Pharmacy technicians registered on CPPE’s Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) will not be eligible for funded places on the GP Pharmacy Technician Training Programme.
Find out more and apply: Visit Pharmacy Workforce Development South - includes link to enrol
For any further enquiries about this opportunity, please contact victoria.dimartino@uhbw.nhs.uk
Alternatively, please visit the HEE website to find out more about this exciting new offer.