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 | Website for further information and registration | Level 6 or 7 | Course delivery format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chester | -Warrington: 01/09/20 | https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/short/non-medical-prescribing | 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: 01/01/21 | https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/short/non-medical-prescribing | 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: 01/03/21 | https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/short/non-medical-prescribing | 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: 01/04/21 | https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/short/non-medical-prescribing | 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: 01/09/21 | https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/short/non-medical-prescribing | 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: 01/09/21 | https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/short/non-medical-prescribing | 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 | -Carlisle: 01/09/20 | https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/cpd-and-short-courses/independent-supplementary-prescribing-v300---level-6/ | 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 | -September: 14/09/20 | https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/cpd-and-short-courses/independent-supplementary-prescribing-v300---level-6/ | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: approximately 24 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) Face-to-face usually tues/Wednesday |
| University of Cumbria | -Lancaster: 11/01/21 | https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/cpd-and-short-courses/independent-supplementary-prescribing-v300---level-6/ | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: approximately 24 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) Face-to-face usually tues/Wednesday |
| University of Cumbria | -London: 01/09/20 | https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/cpd-and-short-courses/independent-supplementary-prescribing-v300---level-6/ | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: approximately 24 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) Face-to-face usually tues/Wednesday |
| University of Cumbria | -London: 11/01/21 | https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/cpd-and-short-courses/independent-supplementary-prescribing-v300---level-6/ | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: approximately 24 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) Face-to-face usually tues/Wednesday |
| University of Cumbria | -London: 06/09/21 | https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/cpd-and-short-courses/independent-supplementary-prescribing-v300---level-6/ | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: approximately 24 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) Face-to-face usually tues/Wednesday |
| university of Bolton | -Bolton: 01/09/20 | Website for further course information | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 26 |
| university of Bolton | -Bolton: 01/01/21 | Website for further course information | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 26 |
| university of Bolton | -Bolton: 01/05/21 | Website for further course information | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 26 |
| University of Huddersfield | -Huddersfield: 01/09/20 | Course Information | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 2 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26). Tuesdays * Delivery may be adapted onlone with government guidance for COVID-19 |
| University of Huddersfield | -Huddersfield: 19/01/21 | Course Information | 6 and 7 | Number of Weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 2 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26). Tuesdays * Delivery may be adapted onlone with government guidance for COVID-19 |
| University of Salford | -Salford: September 2020 | https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/single-module/non-medical-prescribing-level-7-30-credits | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | -Salford: January 2021 | https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/single-module/non-medical-prescribing-level-7-30-credits | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | -Salford: March 2021 | https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/single-module/non-medical-prescribing-level-7-30-credits | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | -Salford: April 2021 | https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/single-module/non-medical-prescribing-level-7-30-credits | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | -Salford: June 21 | https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/single-module/non-medical-prescribing-level-7-30-credits | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |
| University of Salford | -Salford: September 2021 | https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/single-module/non-medical-prescribing-level-7-30-credits | 6 and 7 | Number of weeks: 26 Face-to-face days: 12 (plus online tutor-supported to equivalent of 26) |