Funding for training of pharmacists
“In the Five Year Forward View (FYFV), NHS England committed to ensure that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play an increasingly visible and expanded role in delivering medicines optimisation across our communities and improve the care and outcomes for patients.” Read More
To support the career development and transformation of Pharmacists across England, HEE, in partnership with NHS England, a consortium of universities led by University of Chester has been commissioned to be some of the education providers to deliver up to 2,000 fully funded places on courses which deliver General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited pharmacist independent prescribers across England, until 31 March 2019.
The NMP course is made up of a range of online and e-portal learning, self-directed learning with some face to face learning and assessments. This will provide more flexibility around learning and help you to plan learning around work and other commitments.
Who can access the PhIF funded NMP course?
To access Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF) funded places, learners must be pharmacists who are deployed as part of the following salary supported programmes:
- Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice Phase 2
- Pharmacy Integration for Care Homes
- Clinical Pharmacists in Integrated Urgent Care / NHS 111 Workforce Development Programme for Pharmacist
Non Salary Supported Programme Learners: NHS England and Health Education England are providing up to 200 IP training places across England as part of the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme for non-salary supported pharmacists working in a care home or a secure environment setting. This offer runs until 31st March 2019.
- If you arelready working in a care home setting you can check their eligibility by clicking here
- If you are already working in a secure environment setting can check their eligibility here
You can access an up to date fact sheet on the Pharmacy Integration Fund by clicking here.
Other funding streams may also be available through your regional HEE if the following criteria is met:
- You are working in or providing an NHS services where NMP can be used as part of the service
- You have employer approval to use NMP as part of their service/practice
- You have appropriate and confirmed access to a prescribing budget and prescription pad, if needed
- You have a commitment to the appropriate number of hours of supervised practice from both the employer and the DMP.
If you are a Community Pharmacist not on one of the above pathways, but feel you meet the above contact medicinesoptimisation.north@hee.nhs.uk .
How do I apply for the NMP course if I have a PhIF funded place?
- Select a university (view the list locations and course start dates below)
- Contact the university directly if you want more information, or complete an enquiry form.
- Complete the Application Form
- Get an email from your CPPE Supervisor confirming which programme you are enrolled on and that they support you to complete the IP course:“I confirm that ………….. is enrolled on the following programme (delete as appropriate): Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice Programme/Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme/Pharmacists in Integrated Urgent Care Programme .I confirm that a training needs assessment has been completed and as their educational supervisor, I agree …………….. is in a position to enrol on training for Independent Prescribing as of the…………. (insert date from which learner may undertake IP)”
- Return the completed application form along with CPPE Supervisor statement using this link
If you are self funding, or have an alternative funding source please follow the general NMP course application guidance.
Submit your application form here
Course Locations
Please note that places on the courses listed below are also available to individuals not on one of the three pathways above (GP practice, Care home and Urgent Care). Individuals self-funding, or whom have funding or sponsorship from elsewhere can apply. For more information please contact david.reddy@hecooperative.co.uk.
| University Provider | Course Venue and Start Date | Contact details for registration | Website for further information and registration | Level 6 or 7 | Course Delivery Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bolton | Bolton 24th May 2019 | Gilly Keogh, Senior Lecturer, Room T3-12, Eagle Tower, The University of Bolton, Dean Road, Bolton BL3 5AB Email: G.Keogh@bolton.ac.uk Tel: 01204 903780 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 26 |
| University of Bolton | Bolton 1st Sep 2019 | Gilly Keogh, Senior Lecturer, Room T3-12, Eagle Tower, The University of Bolton, Dean Road, Bolton BL3 5AB Email: G.Keogh@bolton.ac.uk Tel: 01204 903780 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 26 |
| University of Bolton | Bolton 1st Jan 2020 | Gilly Keogh, Senior Lecturer, Room T3-12, Eagle Tower, The University of Bolton, Dean Road, Bolton BL3 5AB Email: G.Keogh@bolton.ac.uk Tel: 01204 903780 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 26 |
| University of Bolton | Bolton 1st Sep 2020 | Gilly Keogh, Senior Lecturer, Room T3-12, Eagle Tower, The University of Bolton, Dean Road, Bolton BL3 5AB Email: G.Keogh@bolton.ac.uk Tel: 01204 903780 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 26 |
| University of Chester | Wirral 12th Mar 2019 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Chester | Shrewsbury 7th Mar 2019 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Chester | Chester 12st Sep 2019 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Chester | Warrington 1st Sep 2019 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Chester | Chester 1st Mar 2020 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Chester | Wirral 1st Mar 2020 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Chester | Shrewsbury 1st Mar 2020 | Ann Ashford, Admissions Dept, University of Chester, Riverside Campus, Chester CH1 1 SL Email: hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) Mainly Tuesdays |
| University of Cumbria | London 1st Sep 2019 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | Carlisle 1st Sep 2019 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | Lancaster 1st Sep 2019 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | Carlisle 1st Jan 2020 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | Lancaster 1st Jan 2020 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | London 5th Feb 2020 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | London 1st Sep 2020 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria, Bowerham Road, Lancaster LA1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 19th Mar 2019 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 16th Sep 2019 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 13th Jan 2020 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 17th Mar 2020 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 14th Sep 2020 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 18th Jan 2021 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | Salford 16th Mar 2021 | School of Health and Society, Fredrick Road, Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Application Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks : 26 Face to Face days : 12 (plus online tutor - supported to equivalent of 26) |