Funded Opportunity to Train as an Independent Prescriber

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a regional ‘Teach & Treat’ project, supporting Independent Prescribing (IP) training for community pharmacists in Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE). Please read the Teach & Treat FAQ for more details.

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 2025
• Hertfordshire and west Essex (HWE) Practice: You must work as a community pharmacist within the HWE 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. For the Teach & Treat project 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)
• 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

Application Process:

• To apply for this training opportunity, please complete the online expression of interest form by midnight on Sunday 22^nd June. Please note applications may close earlier depending on interest.

Important Resources:

• For further information on NHS England-funded IP courses, please visit the NHS Independent Prescribing webpage
• A comprehensive East of England Teach & Treat FAQ document

Questions?

For any inquiries regarding this funding opportunity, please contact: cathy.geeson@nhs.net

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED. PLEASE NOTE THAT SCORING CRITERIA WILL BE APPLIED TO SELECT THE 2 SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS, WHO WILL BE INFORMED WEEK COMMENCING 23/06/2025.