Funded opportunity to train as an Independent Prescriber – Places Available

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a regional ‘Teach & Treat’ project, supporting Independent Prescribing (IP) training for community pharmacists in Norfolk and Waveney (N&W). Please read Teach & Treat FAQ for more detailed information.

Funding Available:

• Successful applicants will be provided with a DPP plus additional, quality assured, IP training & support

Eligibility Criteria:

• Intention to Enrol: You must be able to start a GPhC-accredited IP training programme in September/October 2025
• Practice in N&W: You must work as a community pharmacist within the N&W area for at least three days per week
• Employer Support: Your employer must provide necessary support for your training, including appropriate cover during your absence (no backfill costs will be covered)

Key Training Considerations:

• Course options: Accredited IP courses typically span six months and combine face-to-face teaching sessions (often one day per week) with self-directed study. We are working with two universities, University of East Anglia and University of Hertfordshire; if successful, you’d need to be willing to attend the IP course at one of these (course fees covered by NHS England – see below)
• Additional teaching hours: to reduce the demand on DPP hours, 3 training days will take place on a Sunday to supplement teaching. These dates are TBC, but attendance will be mandatory
• Learning Requirements: All courses necessitate a minimum of 26 days of formal teaching and learning activities. Additionally, you will be required to complete at least 12 days (90 hours) of supervised practice-based learning under the guidance of a DPP
• Scope of practice: to support this project, the scope of practice offered will be Primary Hypertension.

Application Process:

To apply for this funding opportunity, please complete the online expression of interest form by midnight on Wednesday 16^th July. Or use the QR code below.

• Important Resources:
• For further information on NHS England-funded IP courses, please visit: LINK
• A comprehensive East of England Teach & Treat FAQ document is attached

Questions?

For any inquiries regarding this funding opportunity, please contact us at:

Nwicb.pharmacyworkforce@nhs.net

We apologise for the short application timeframe for this expression of interest, and recognise that this is shorter than we would ideally open an opportunity for. This deadline is to support university applications for places.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED. SCORING CRITERIA WILL BE APPLIED TO DETERMINE THE 2 SELECTED, WHO WILL BE INFORMED BY 18/7/2025.