The role
We are offering unique and flexible roles within our independent Statutory Committees. You will make a vital contribution to patient safety and public confidence in the pharmacy professions, whilst developing transferable skills and demonstrating the GPhC’s core values.
Members of our Investigating Committee and Fitness to Practise Committee sit as a panel of 3 at hearings and meetings. You will be statutory decision makers sitting on cases where a pharmacist or pharmacy technician’s fitness to practise has been called into question. You will work with committee colleagues to reach decisions that protect the public, maintain standards and uphold public confidence in the profession.
We encourage applications from those who have never been part of a committee - full training will be provided. We would particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented on our committees, including those from a range of backgrounds, including people with disabilities, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, all age ranges including those early in their careers.
The role is remunerated, and reasonable expenses will be covered (in line with the GPhC’s Associates and Partners expenses policy)
Applying for this role
The eligibility criteria differs by type of applicant.
- Lay Members: must have never been registered with the GPhC or any other health or social care regulator.
- Registrant Members: must currently be registered with the GPhC and have experience of pharmacy practice.
- Deputy Chairs: must be a Lay Member and have never been registered with the GPhC or any other health or social care regulator.
Please note that GPhC staff members, employed over the last five years are not eligible to apply.
If you feel you have the required experience and skills, please consult the Statutory Committee recruitment pack.
To apply complete the online application form and submit it online. CVs and covering letters will not be accepted.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and geographical locations in Great Britain
We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
Closing date: 6 May 2024 (5pm)
Applications submitted after this time will not be considered. Applications will be anonymised prior to selection to interview.
*Interview dates: 1 to 19 July (Excluding 3 and 16 July)
Finding out more
Join us at a virtual open evening on Tuesday 23 April 2024 between 6:30pm and 7:30pm, to find out more about these posts and to hear from current committee members. To book your place please follow this registration link, the deadline for registration closes at 12pm on Monday 22 April 2024. If you are unable to attend this session, we will be happy to supply further FAQs after the event upon request.
About the GPhC
We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.
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