Policy Lead - UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB)

Job Description

RPS, as the professional leadership body for pharmacy, is supporting the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board’s (UKPPLAB) in their recruitment and appointment of a new role of Policy Lead to join and report to the UKPPLAB’s Secretariat

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 pro rata (£24,000-£28,000)

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12-months, with potential for extension. This is a part-time role, 2 days per week/8 per month)

Are you passionate about shaping the future of pharmacy in the UK? We're recruiting to the new role of Policy Lead to join the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board’s (UKPPLAB) Secretariat and drive transformative change in the sector.

Please note: This role may require flexible working hours and UK-wide travel.

About the Role:

As the Policy Lead, you'll be at the forefront of policy development, supporting the UKPPLAB in its mission to revolutionise UK pharmacy professional leadership. Reporting to the Head of Secretariat, you'll navigate complex relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum to deliver impactful change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy development to support the Board's work.

• Drive forward a step change for UK pharmacy professional leadership.

• Collaborate with national stakeholders, including NHS, regulators, and academia.

• Contribute to the implementation of the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership's recommendations

About UKPPLAB:

The UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board is spearheading the creation of an inclusive federation of UK pharmacy Professional Leadership Bodies (PLBs) and Specialist Professional Groups (SPGs). The goal is to unify the pharmacy profession across the four UK countries, enhancing patient care and community health.

Key Role Requirements:

You’ll need a proven track record in policy development and a strong understanding of UK health and care systems. You’ll also have strong research and analytical capabilities and be able to show innovative thinking. It’s important that you’re a strong communicator with political sensitivity and the ability to network and influence effectively.

We will consider applicants who can bring the right mix of skills, experience and vision to this role. A registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician with senior-level experience would be desirable, though not essential.

A relevant postgraduate qualification, for example in health policy, improvement or management, would also be useful.

🗓️ Closing date: 27 September 2024

If you would like to learn more about the role, view our job description 👈

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter

The role of RPS in the context of this appointment is to act as the contracting/ appointing body on behalf of the members of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board.

We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity these are part of our core values at RPS and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RPS we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.