Current Vacancies

Policy and Standards Officer 

Salary: £30,000 – 32,500

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time – Hybrid working model  Added: 15/02/2023  Closing: 08/03/2023

Location: Belfast

About the Pharmaceutical Society NI

The Pharmaceutical Society NI is the statutory regulatory body for pharmacists and pharmacies in Northern Ireland. Pharmacists provide a range of pharmacy services to patients and the public in an increasing variety of contexts, from Community Pharmacies, Hospitals and GP surgeries to industry and research. It is the regulator’s job to ensure that pharmacists and the services they deliver are safe and protect the wellbeing of those who use them. The organisation is governed by a Council of 14 members, appointed by the Department of Health NI. The organisation works under the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 and related regulations.

Core Aspects of Regulator’s work:

Education and Training

• Setting standards, accrediting courses and approving qualifications for undergraduates and pharmacists including those for specialisms;
• Assuring the quality of the year-long pre-registration training (Foundation Training Year) that pharmacist trainees must undertake;
• Setting and running the final assessment that pharmacist trainees must pass before they can be registered as a pharmacist; and
• Ensuring that pharmacists complete the annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme which is designed to ensure that they keep their skills and knowledge up to date.

Registering competent professionals

Setting and monitoring compliance with Professional Standards

Setting standards for both Pharmacists and pharmacy premises. Pharmacists and pharmacy premises must meet the relevant Standards to remain on the Register. We provide a suite of Guidance documents to assist pharmacists in this regard.

Acting when our Standards are not met

Actions can include suspending someone from working as a pharmacist for a set period, placing conditions on their practice or removing their right to practise pharmacy by removing them from the professional Register.

Oversight of our work

Our work is subject to oversight by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) based in London. Each year, the PSA assesses our performance against its Standards of Good Regulation. The PSA presents a report on all the regulators of healthcare professionals in the UK to the UK Parliament and lays it before the Northern Ireland Assembly.

About the team

You will work within the organisation’s Standards and Policy unit which leads on the development, implementation and evaluation of regulatory standards for pharmacists in Northern Ireland, including stakeholder engagement. The team also gives general policy advice and assistance across the organisation with a particular focus on the adjudication aspect of fitness to practise. You will work directly to the Policy, Standards and Engagement Lead, with the unit being managed by the Director of Public Affairs.

About the role

You will assist, and on occasions lead, on the development and revision of regulatory Standards and Guidance documents for pharmacists and pharmacies in Northern Ireland. You will provide support in publicly consulting upon and evaluating the impact of those Standards and reviewing them when required. You will assist in the provision of horizon scanning, research and briefing materials across the organisation when required. You will be involved in drafting consultation responses on behalf of the organisation and carrying out social media and website management activities.

You will present your work to the Senior Management Team and Council Committees when required.

You will participate in stakeholder engagement and communications work and assisting with compiling the organisation’s Annual Report.

You will demonstrate ability and leadership in policy development, evaluation and engagement with the Pharmacy Profession, the public, key stakeholders and Government in Northern Ireland.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the development of regulatory Standards and Guidance for pharmacists and pharmacies in Northern Ireland;
• Assisting the organisation to carry out public consultations on policy and legislative proposals;
• Assisting with the design and implementation of impact evaluation approaches, methods and reporting;
• Assisting in carrying out Horizon Scanning for the organisation;
• Working with Managers to compile and publish the organisation’s Annual Report and Accounts;
• Assisting with maintaining the organisation’s consultation log;
• Assisting with the implementation of the organisation’s communications strategy, including stakeholder engagement; and
• Assisting with the writing of press releases and engaging with media outlets when required.
• Deputising for the Secretary of the Statutory Committee

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent;
2. A minimum of two years’ experience in participating in policy development work including report writing;
3. A minimum of two years’ experience in conducting and presenting research;
4. Experience of compiling, editing and publishing official documents;
5. Experience of presenting your work at Senior Management level;
6. Good working knowledge of the Health and Social Care system in Northern Ireland; and
7. Ability to work on own initiative.

Desirable

1. Experience of carrying out policy outcome evaluation projects – including focus group work;
2. A minimum of two years’ experience of participating in stakeholder engagement work, communications activities or carrying out public consultations;
3. Knowledge or experience of pharmacy;
4. A knowledge of healthcare regulation;
5. An understanding of the NI political system;
6. Experience of reading and analysing legislation; and
7. Experience of writing press releases and engaging with media outlets.

Deadline for applications close of business 8 March 2023.

Applicants should forward their CV with a covering letter outlining how they meet the criteria via clicking APPLY NOW.

Post Registration Assurance facilitator 

Salary: £24,000

Job Type: Permanent Part-Time – 3 days per week – Hybrid working model  Added: 15/02/2023  Closing: 08/03/2023

Location: Belfast

About the Pharmaceutical Society NI

The Pharmaceutical Society NI is the statutory regulatory body for pharmacists and pharmacies in Northern Ireland. Pharmacists provide a range of pharmacy services to patients and the public in an increasing variety of contexts, from Community Pharmacies, Hospitals and GP surgeries to industry and research. It is the regulator’s job to ensure that pharmacists and the services they deliver are safe and protect the wellbeing of those who use them. The organisation is governed by a Council of 14 members, appointed by the Department of Health NI. The organisation works under the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 and related regulations.

Role purpose

To manage the post registration development of all pharmacists registered with the Pharmaceutical Society Northern Ireland. Responsible for developing, facilitating, administering, and monitoring the process of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to work towards developing and implementing appropriate revalidation procedures leading to delivery of a programme of revalidation.

Accountabilities

• To maintain, review and develop the Continuing Professional Development Framework.
• To review and develop the CPD process in line with the revalidation agenda.
• To develop and maintain the system by which CPD portfolios are monitored, assessed and supported.
• To oversee and facilitate the remedial processes relating to CPD.
• Manage a network of assessors and ensure consistency of CPD assessments.
• To maintain, review and develop the guidance documents and supporting material relating to the CPD process.
• To maintain review the Extenuating Circumstances Framework relating to CPD.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Understanding of quality management and auditing systems particularly in relation to CPD frameworks.
• Degree relevant to Healthcare or Education
• Current broad knowledge of healthcare education and training, healthcare regulation, or further/higher education.
• Experience of work relating to quality assurance in a healthcare, education, or regulatory context.
• Experience of writing professional documents relating to pharmacy, further or higher education, or healthcare regulation.

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of pharmacy practice
• Familiarity with schemes of revalidation

Deadline for applications close of business 8 March 2023.

Applicants should forward their CV with a covering letter outlining how they meet the criteria via clicking APPLY NOW.

Regulatory Paralegal January 2023

Regulatory Paralegal 

The purpose of the role is to provide high quality dedicated paralegal support to the in-house Fitness to Practice and Regulatory Enforcement team and to support the Registrar in fulfilling her statutory obligations.

Duties include:

• To work under the supervision of the organisation’s legal counsel in the delivery of a high-quality legal service which meets the needs of the PSNI
• Assist with the investigation and decision making of fitness to practice cases, including gathering and reviewing relevant documents, conducting legal research, and preparing case summaries and reports
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of fitness to practice cases in the PSNIs case management system and in line with GDPR and good records management
• To provide legal administrative support for the team, as required
• Liaise with and co-work with other departments to assist in the delivery of projects

Person Criteria

Essential:

• Strong academic background including a degree in Law (2.1 as a minimum)
• Ability to work on initiative and take ownership of task in hand – Experience of planning and prioritising own workload to meet tight deadlines and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Prioritises with the minimum of supervision
• Experience liaising with stakeholders of all levels and can adapt to multidepartment business needs
• Experience drafting and compiling correspondence of a sensitive and complex nature
• A proactive, positive attitude, and be a good team player
• Ability to manage caseload and case management system to achieve KPIs
• Preparation of bundles for Scrutiny and Statutory Hearings
• Ability to assimilate voluminous amounts of information
• Sound balanced decision making
• Interpretation of Legislative Frameworks- to interpret and apply legislation and policies

Desirable:

• Experience in a regulatory / fitness to practice legal environment
• Salary £26-28k (under review)
• Hybrid working policy scheme after 6 months in role

For details of application process please following this link: Regulatory Paralegal

 

 Job Title: Business Support Manager

Reporting to: Director of Business Operations

Details: Full Time Permanent Post

Salary: 30 – 35k

Location: Belfast

About the Pharmaceutical Society NI

The Pharmaceutical Society NI is the statutory regulatory body for pharmacists and pharmacies in Northern Ireland. Pharmacists provide a range of pharmacy services to patients and the public in an increasing variety of contexts, from Community Pharmacies, Hospitals and GP surgeries to industry and research. It is the regulator’s job to ensure that pharmacists and the services they deliver are safe and protect the wellbeing of those who use them. The organisation is governed by a Council of 14 members, appointed by the Department of Health NI. The organisation works under the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 and related regulations

As Business Support Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Setting information flows and co-ordinating metrics and outputs for KPI reporting and business objective reporting
• Collating committee papers for Audit & Risk, Finance & Performance and Council
• Act as a conduit between staff and the supplier for IT related contract issues including the case handling system
• Project management of new modules of the new Complaints Handling System
• Day to day management of the administration team
• Oversee the purchase order, invoicing, and payment systems and processes

Essential Criteria

2 years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable Criteria

Project management /product owner experience in case handling systems

Deadline for applications close of business 31 Jan 2023. Applicants should forward their CV with a covering letter to Joan Duffy, Director of Business Operations at joan.duffy@psni.org.uk

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The Pharmaceutical Society of NI is seeking to recruit a Head of Education and Registration to join their team. The successful applicant will support the Registrar and Senior Management Team in the delivery of our strategic objectives and statutory functions in relation to the Education and Registration of Pharmacists in Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will join the pharmacy regulator at an exciting time for pharmacy as the profession develops rapidly. Responsible for the day-to-day management of registration and education, the Head of Education and Registration will oversee the running and rapid development of the undergraduate, pre-registration and post-graduate education agenda as well as the related registration activities.

A full job description can be found here and should you be interested in the post please contact Rebecca.Kinder@hays.com for further details.

 

Interim Senior Project Manager, Pharmaceutical Society NI  The Pharmaceutical Society of NI is seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their team for a fixed period of 12 months. The successful applicant will support the CEO and Senior Management Team in the delivery of time-limited projects and will support the registration function. We are seeking to recruit a candidate with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, an expert in their field, who can communicate and build relationships with all stakeholders whilst managing multiple tasks and projects. Main projects will include: ·             taking forward preliminary work on legislative reform and introduction of entry regimes to a register of pharmacy technicians (subject to Ministerial approval); ·             taking forward a review of post-registration education and training, providing recommendations to Council; ·             supporting legislative reform being taken forward by DHSC with a view to delivering local implementation; and ·             supporting the introduction of new Premises Standards in Northern Ireland. To apply, please email your CV to jobs@fordemayconsulting.com, or use the link below, setting out how you meet the requirements and include current salary. Please quote reference number 1822/SPM. Interim Senior Project Manager – Forde May Consulting Alternatively, call Gerry May on 02890628877 for a confidential discussion and more information. The closing date for applications is Friday, 7th January 2022.

 

 

Head of Investigation, Education and Registration (Head of IER)

Temporary Role (Maternity Leave cover)

Due to a temporary reorganisation to facilitate maternity cover from July 2021 until, nominally, 01 July 2022, we have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist. The role will be temporary full-time with a hybrid working arrangement ie part home and part office based.

The successful candidate will join the pharmacy regulator at an exciting time for pharmacy as the profession develops rapidly. Responsible for the day-to-day management of registration and investigation activities, the Head of IER will oversee the running and rapid development of the undergraduate, pre-registration and post-graduate education agenda on behalf of the CEO and Interim Registrar (CEOR).

We anticipate that technician registration development work, which is currently awaiting final ministerial decision on commencement, will commence soon and the legislative reform and structures necessary to introduce this will be overseen by the Head of IER.

For further details, please refer to the full job description and competency framework.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact us via this info@psni.org.uk or call 02890326927 to request a call-back.

The role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance and pension contributions.

Applications by cv will not be accepted; please download the application form for completion.

Applications close at 17:00 on 21 July 2021.

 

Job description

competency framework

application form

Interim Registrar & Head of Registration, Education and Investigation (12mth Contract)

Forde May Consulting is seeking to appoint a new interim Registrar & Head of Registration, Education and Investigation on behalf of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and Department of Heath.  The Pharmaceutical Society for Northern Ireland is the regulatory body for pharmacists in Northern Ireland.  Through a scheme of delegation to the Pharmacy Forum the organisation is also responsible for delivering the leadership functions set out in the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.

The Registrar & Head of Registration, Education and Investigation is responsible for leading all  registration education and investigation processes ensuring statutory compliance. Functions also include the presentation of Fitness to Practise cases and managing Continuing professional development processes.  They will also be accountable to the CEO for performance and operational issues.

Essential skills, experience and knowledge:

• Relevant Degree or other relevant Qualification *
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory processes and the responsibilities of a regulator’.
• Experience or knowledge of investigation of complaints
• Experience or knowledge of instructing solicitors
• Personal interest in, and experience of, aspects of public health, with particular regard to matters of regulation and/or workforce development
• Ability to provide concise and authoritative briefings, reports and summaries on matters relating to health and social care, especially public health, wellbeing and health inequalities
• Experience of dealing at senior levels with individuals, organisations and governments in matters relating to health and social care, especially public health, wellbeing and health inequalities
• Financial management including management and production of estimates and budgets
• Effective team player with senior experience at or near board level
• Effective management of self and staff
• Knowledge of schemes of CPD and revalidation

 Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

• Experience in Strategic Planning
• Legal knowledge or experience
• Experience of working with committees
• Experience or knowledge of pharmacy practice or pharmaceutical science

*degree to be relevant to healthcare or regulatory activity

For more information and to apply please request an application and information pack from Forde May Consulting by e-mailing jobs@fordemayconsulting.com or telephoning 02890 628877.

The closing date for applications is noon on the 17^th May 2021.  Interviews will be held from 18^th May through to the 21^st May 2020. Final interviews with the Society will take place end of May 2021.

Council Member Recruitment 

The Department of Health is seeking to appoint four Council Members to the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (one Registrant Member and three Lay Members).

This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland is the regulatory and professional body for pharmacists in Northern Ireland whose work is overseen by a Council comprising 14 Non-Executive Members (7 Registrant and 7 Lay Members). It maintains a register of over 2700 pharmacists, 130 pre-registration trainees and over 500 pharmacy premises across the country.

Applicants for the four Council Member posts must meet the following four Essential Criteria: Performance Management, Corporate Governance, Collaborative Working and Strategic Thinking. There is an optional Desirable Criteria for applicants to provide evidence of a background in financial management.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Midday Wednesday 24th March 2021

Documents:

PSNI 1/20 Application Form

PSNI 1/20 Information Booklet

PSNI 1/20 Equality Monitoring Form

PSNI 1/20 Guaranteed Interview Scheme Form

CPANI Complaints Probity and Conflict of Interest Document

TEO – Public Appointment Guide – Leaflet

For further information

E-mail joan.duffy@psni.org.uk

Telephone: 07734 253 137

Write to: Mrs Joan Duffy, Head of Business Operations, Pharmaceutical Society NI, 73 University Street, Belfast BT7 1HL

 

Member (one) of the joint Pharmaceutical Society NI and GPhC Board of Assessors

In 2019 the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society NI announced that from June 2021 it would hold a registration assessment jointly with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

As part of the governance arrangements for this new approach it was agreed that one pharmacist, registered with the Pharmaceutical Society NI and possessing relevant skills and knowledge would be appointed to the Board of Assessors who oversee the registration assessment.

We are currently seeking to recruit that Northern Ireland member of the Board of Assessors.

Further information about the role, requirements and function of the Board member can be found here, with applications being made through Forde May Consulting found here

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Registrar & Head of Registration, Education and Investigation

Forde May Consulting is seeking to appoint a new Registrar & Head of Registration, Education and Investigation on behalf of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and Department of Heath.

The Pharmaceutical Society for Northern Ireland is the regulatory body for pharmacists in Northern Ireland.  Through a scheme of delegation to the Pharmacy Forum the organisation is also responsible for delivering the leadership functions set out in the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.

The Registrar & Head of Registration, Education and Investigation is responsible for leading all  registration education and investigation processes ensuring statutory compliance. Functions also include the presentation of Fitness to Practise cases and managing Continuing professional development processes.  They will also be accountable to the CEO for performance and operational issues.

Further Information can be found here: fordemayconsulting.com/jobs/registrar-head-of-registration-education-and-investigation/

The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland is seeking to appoint Committee Members for the Fitness to Practise and Registration Appeals Committees.

The competency-based recruitment process is being independently carried out on behalf of Council by Forde May Consulting. Council will appoint based on Forde May Consulting’s independent recommendations.

The Council is seeking to appoint the following positions:
Statutory Committee

• 1 Chair and 1 Vice Chair
• 1 lay member
• 5 registrant members
• A reserve list of at least 11 people (7 lay and 4 registrants with at least 3 lay members being able to act as Chair and/or Vice Chair)

 Scrutiny Committee

• 1 Chair and 1 Vice Chair
• 2 registrant members
• A reserve list of at least 8 people (4 lay and 4 registrants with at least 1 lay member being able to act as Chair)

 Registrations Appeals Committee

• Will be constituted of those individuals on the Reserve Lists

Full details of the application and recruitment process can be found on the Forde May website at: fordemayconsulting.com/jobs/committee-members-to-the-statutory-and-scrutiny-committees-pharmaceutical-society-ni/.  The closing date for applications is 4pm Monday 10th February 2020.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and Forde May Consulting are equal opportunity employers. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

Council Member Recruitment

Serving on Council of the Pharmaceutical Society NI

The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society NI needs new members this year and would greatly welcome applications from registrant pharmacists for what is a key strategic role in the development of pharmacy.

As you know, the Pharmaceutical Society NI is the statutory regulator of pharmacy in Northern Ireland.  We are established under the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 which has been updated by the Pharmacy (1976 Order) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 and the supporting regulations.

We are presently in the process of recruiting new members of Council to fill vacancies created by retiring members.  We are very keen to ensure that registered pharmacists in Northern Ireland would give serious consideration to applying to fill vacancies and hope that the information set out here would help inform and hopefully persuade pharmacists of the merits and benefits of making such an application.

What does the Council do?

The 14 members of Council, 7 pharmacists and 7 lay, collectively set the strategy and oversee the activities of the organisation’s Executive, holding them to account for the performance of the organisation.  We are responsible for ensuring the effective registration and regulation of individual pharmacists and pharmacy premises.

Council plans this year to oversee a number of public consultations on standards for Superintendent and Responsible Pharmacists following a government consultation to amend the regulators’ powers as well as contributing to a government consultation on the creation of a defence for dispensing errors in hospital and similar settings.

Looking further ahead, it is anticipated that Council will contribute to a review of arrangements for supervision in the assembly and preparation, and for the sale and supply of medicines, and to develop proposals for the statutory registration of pharmacy technicians which is a matter for government to take forward.  This will be critical work for the future development and enhancement of pharmacy services.

In the past year, Council has consulted on new outcome-based standards for premises and assisted with the introduction of legislation which creates a defence for dispensing errors in registered community pharmacies – which became law this month.

There has never been a more interesting and important time to be involved in this work helping to support, through innovative and enabling regulation, the next stages of development in the pharmacy profession.  This is intended to lead to improved quality and more effective pharmacy services when the health and social care service faces many challenges and pressures.

If you are passionate about clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation and the reputation of pharmacy; if you would like to make an important contribution to the good governance and leadership of pharmacy regulation; if you would like to share and further develop your experience and skills, you should seriously consider applying to become a member of Council in this appointments process launched this week. The Council needs pharmacists (as well as lay people) to fill current vacancies.  As in previous recruitments, we aim to recruit a wide and diverse range of applicants.  You will find details of the posts and application forms on the DoH website at: www.health-ni.gov.uk/doh-public-appointments#toc-2 .

What commitment is involved in being a Council member?

Council meets typically 6 times per year for half a day.  Council members may also be asked to serve on a committee of Council.  These committees meet on average 5 times per year, again for half a day.  Council members are remunerated for their time commitment as follows:

Position	Meetings up to 4 hours duration	Meetings over 4 hours duration	Training and induction days (any length)
Council Member	£118	£235	£118
Chair of a Committee (when chairing committee meeting)	£143	£285	£118
Committee member	£118	£235	£118

Council members are also eligible to claim expenses for costs necessarily incurred.

Concerned that you may not have the interview skills or be able to navigate through the application process?

Most pharmacists already have the skills to perform this governance role.  You may or may not have served as a board member of an organisation.  You may be a long-established senior pharmacist or one in the early stage of your career.  However, more important is an understanding of business operations and resource management, an awareness of what good corporate governance is, an ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, including the public, and good self-awareness are the key qualities and attributes that are needed to serve as a Council member.

The Pharmacy Forum NI is running tailored events that are designed to assist those pharmacists who may wish to apply for Council membership or indeed other public appointments.  The event will initially be run on 16 April 2018 and repeated if required to assist in preparing participants in presenting skills and abilities effectively in order that they can apply for public appointments with confidence and bring an essential pharmacy perspective to high level decision-making and planning by this and other public bodies.

You can find more information at forum.psni.org.uk/whats-happening/training-events/?ee=117

What do Council members past and present say about the role?

Jim Livingstone, the current President of Pharmaceutical Society NI says “The partnership between lay people like myself and pharmacists on Council is a critical component of good governance.  The pharmacist members bring a wide knowledge of the profession of pharmacy and many other skills that ensure decision making is well-informed and effective.  Working on Council not only contributes to the strategic effectiveness and good governance of Council, it also provides a fantastic opportunity for individuals to develop their own skills in ways often not otherwise available.  I would appeal to all pharmacists in all sectors to consider applying to be a member of Council.”

Professor David Jones, Pro-Vice Chancellor at Queen’s University and a past Registrant member says “Being a registrant member of the PSNI will enable you to positively affect the Pharmacy Profession and to ensure that the Profession in Northern Ireland is vibrant, modern and is capable of offering high quality care to public.  It is your chance to give something back to our Profession and to secure the future of the Society for future generations.”

Laura Murphy, Pharmacist and Council member since 2016 says “I was both excited and apprehensive at the opportunity of becoming a Council Member.  The training provided is comprehensive and gives you the right support to carry out the role.  As a Registrant, I had no idea of the depth of the function of the PSNI.  However, carrying out this role has enabled me to gain a greater knowledge of the role and function of the PSNI.  It has been a great learning curve and it is also exciting to be a part of shaping the regulation of Pharmacy in Northern Ireland.  It is also a great opportunity to work with others from a wide range of professional backgrounds.  I would really encourage others to apply!!”

Gareth Peeples, Hospital pharmacist and Council member since 2014 says “Whilst initially excited about my appointment, I was quite nervous about becoming a part of the Council.  However, with the training provided and the support of the other members and staff, I soon became confident in my role and over time have become a very active contributor to the business of both Council and its committees.  If you want to do something new, gain new skills and help shape the regulation of Pharmacy in Northern Ireland, then apply for the role of Council Member – you won’t regret it.” 

Eleanor Magennis, Pharmacist and Council member since 2016 says “I feel that being a member of Council is beneficial both professionally and personally because of the experience I have gained in terms of chairing Communications Committee meetings, working with other registrant and lay members from various backgrounds and attending events, for instance, with the Pharmacy Forum.  I have also gained insight into how politics have a major influence on pharmacy legislation in Northern Ireland and the pace at which change happens.”

We hope you will give serious consideration to applying for appointment to Council.  It is a relatively straightforward process of written application and, if shortlisted, interview by a panel chaired by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, the Council President and an Independent member.  This is your chance to contribute to the future development of pharmacy.

Clinical Advisers

The Pharmaceutical Society NI is looking to appoint a minimum of eight experienced clinical advisers, with a range of expertise, to its Clinical Advisers List, to provide advice to its Fitness to Practise Committees on health related issues.

Clinical advisers will be appointed to the Clinical Advisers List for a term of four years and will be engaged on a case by case basis. Appointments may be renewed at the Pharmaceutical Society NI’s discretion.

Areas of expertise

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from clinicians who specialise in the following areas:

• Alcohol dependence and misuse
• Drug dependence and misuse
• Psychiatry
• Depression
• Occupational Health
• Generalist

Remuneration

Clinical advisers appointed will be engaged from the List on a case by case basis.

Clinical advisers will be paid on an hourly rate of £80 per hour. This includes reading and preparation time.  Expenses will be reimbursed as per the Pharmaceutical Society NI’s expenses policy.

The Pharmaceutical Society NI can make no guarantee with regards to the number of cases a clinical adviser will consider in any given period.

Applications

Further information on the role and criteria can be found here:

• Role and criteria
• Clinical Advisers – Working Guidance

Interested applicants should:

• complete an application Questionnaire Form;
• provide a C.V.; and
• a covering note outlining how you meet the specified criteria

Closing date – has been extended

Completed application Questionnaire Forms and relevant documents should be emailed to Mark.neale@psni.org.uk by 5.00pm on Friday 16 June 2017, or by post to Mark Neale, Head of Public Affairs, Pharmaceutical Society NI, 73 University Street Belfast, BT7 1HL

Appointment process

This will be a paper based exercise; assessors will only consider written information provided by the applicant. Appointments will be made on a basis of merit. Only those applicants who most closely meet the criteria outlined will be appointed to the panel. Note: preference will be given to candidates with previous experience of presenting to tribunals or similar bodies.

Appointment of Members to the Fitness to Practise and Registration Appeals Committees:

The Council of the Pharmaceutical Society NI are seeking to recruitment members for the Fitness to Practise Committees and the Registration Appeals Committee. To ensure the independence of these appointments Forde May Consulting have been appointed to carry out these appointments. The following positions are available. Full details, including how to make application can be found here: Committee appointment details

Statutory Committee

• One lay member
• A reserve list of at least six people (3 lay and 3 registrant with at least 1 lay member being able to act as Chair)

Scrutiny Committee

• One lay member
• One registrant member
• A reserve list of at least six people (3 lay and 3 registrant with at least 1 lay member being able to act as Chair)

Registration Appeals Committee

Will be constituted of those individuals on the Reserve Lists

Applications closed on 27 May 2016

Specialist Pharmacist – Pre-registration Lead (Upper Level Band 7)

In order to better meet the changing needs of public protection by the regulation of pharmacy in Northern Ireland the Pharmaceutical Society NI are seeking to recruit the following specialist pharmacist to work as part of a small team;

Registered, or eligible to be registered as a pharmacist in Northern Ireland, with overall responsibility for the development and delivery of the pre-registration training programme, management of the accreditation of educational courses and supporting the fitness to practise, standards and disciplinary activity. This is an opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to personally contribute to the development of new entrants to the profession and work as part of a team that requires that standards are continuously met throughout their professional life. The position is a permanent role, full time and based in our offices in the university area of Belfast. It will require some out of hours working and occasional travel.

To find our more details or to apply please click on the links below. Note boththe Application Form and the Equality Monitoring must be submitted as part of the application process;

Pharmacist pre-registration lead job description 2016

Pharmacist pre-reg lead Application Form Feb 2016

Equality Monitoing form 2016

CLOSING DATE 18TH MARCH 2016 5PM

Note: we will accept only completed application forms, available from website or by post. CVs will not be accepted.

Six Council Members

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety is seeking to appoint six Council Members to the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (five registered persons and one lay member). Full details can be found on the department website at: www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/publications/pharmaceutical-society-northern-ireland-psni-116-six-council-member-posts

A leaflet detailing the role of Council can be found here: www.psni.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Council-Recruitment-Information.pdf