For the first time the GPhC will be co-hosting a national pharmacy technician fellowship.
This new fellowship post offers a one-year fixed term opportunity to work across the Office of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (NHS England) and the GPhC. Applications will open on 22 January.
The GPhC and NHS England will co-host a webinar providing more details and an opportunity to ask questions on Tuesday 21 January from 19:00-19:45.
Chief Pharmacy Officer at the GPhC, Roz Gittins, said:
“We are delighted to be co-hosting this exciting pharmacy technician fellowship opportunity.
“We are looking for an individual who is ready to work in a new way, providing professional leadership and advice relating to where pharmacy technicians can add value to national healthcare priorities.
“We welcome applications from experienced pharmacy technicians from any healthcare sector.”
Liz Fidler, Senior Professional Advisor Pharmacy Technician Practice at the Office of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer at NHS England, said:
"The Office of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer at NHS England is delighted to co-host the first national pharmacy technician fellowship with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
"The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to work across organisations and support key projects, enabling pharmacy technician professional practice to develop further and boost patients’ access to clinical services.
"Applications are welcome from pharmacy technicians working in any healthcare sector. As well as your knowledge, experience and skills, your attitude to embracing what a unique fellowship like this can offer will be integral to the recruitment process. Please join our webinar to find out more about the role and how to apply”.