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 programmes:
- Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice Phase 2
- Pharmacy Integration for Care Homes
- Clinical Pharmacists in Integrated Urgent Care
Other funding streams may also be available through your regional HEE. If you are a Community Pharmacist not on one of the above pathways, please contact joanna.tate@hecooperative.co.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 (forward this to Joanna.tate@hecooperative.co.uk)
- Return the completed application form along with supporting documentation 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 9th January 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 Salford | Salford 14th January 2019 | Pat Killeen Administration School of Health and Society Fredrick Road Salford M6 6PU Email: Health-Administration@salford.ac.uk Tel: 0161 295 52374 | Course Information Application Form Applications submission portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Cumbria | Carlisle 14th January 2019 | Post Graduate and CPD Admissions University of Cumbria Bowerham Road Lancaster LA 1 3JD Email: pgadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk Tel: 01524 384360 | Course Information Application Form Application Submission 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 14th January 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 Submission Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Huddersfield | Huddersfield 15th January 2019 | Adam Yates University of Huddersfield Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH Email: a.yates@hud.ac.uk Tel: 01484 473867 | Course Information Application Form Application Submission Portal | 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 12 |
| University of Cumbria | London January 2019 (TBC) | 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 Submission Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 18 Face to Face days: 10 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Chester | Shrewsbury 7th March 19 | Ann Ashford Admissions Dept University of Chester Riverside Campus Chester CH1 1SL Email: a.ashford@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Submission 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 12th March 19 | Ann Ashford Admissions Dept University of Chester Riverside Campus Chester CH1 1SL Email: a.ashford@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Submission 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 12th March 19 | Anne Ashford Admissions Dept University of Chester Riverside Campus Chester CH1 1SL Email: a.ashford@chester.ac.uk Tel: 01244 512573 | Course Information Application Form Application Submission 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 Salford | Salford 19th March 2019 | Pat Killeen Administration 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 Submission Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Bolton | Bolton 10th 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 Submission Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 26 |
| University of Bolton | Bolton 24th September 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 Submission Portal | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face to Face days: 26 |