INTRODUCTION
The Staffordshire Training Hub (STH) is pleased to continue the Pharmacy Training Bursary to support the continuing professional development of pharmacy professionals working in General Practice across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This bursary has been designed to support access to non-mandatory and non-statutory education and training, which enables pharmacy professionals to develop new knowledge, strengthen existing skills and enhance the services they provide to patients and practice teams.
Eligible applicants can apply for up to £500 towards the cost of one or more approved training events or educational activities.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The bursary is available to pharmacy professionals currently employed within General Practice across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, including:
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
FUNDING CRITERIA
Applications will only be considered where the requested training is not already available through existing funded routes, including:
- The Staffordshire Training Hub
- Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit Academy
- NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board
- Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
- NHS England
- NHS Leadership Academy
Applicants are responsible for confirming all course costs, including VAT where applicable, before submitting an application.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING
Please read carefully before submitting your application:
- Applications must be submitted and approved before any training is booked or attended
- Retrospective applications cannot be accepted
- Funding is limited and applications will be reviewed in the order received
- Approval is subject to eligibility, available funding and organisational priorities
- The bursary will be available until the allocated funding has been fully utilised
- Applicants must have support from their Practice Manager, Clinical Lead or employing organisation before applying
APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Attend and complete the approved training
- Notify their employer, training provider and the Staffordshire Training Hub if they are unable to attend
- Submit evidence of attendance or completion within four weeks of the course end date
- Apply their learning within their practice or PCN to support workforce development and patient care
Please note that where an approved learner fails to attend or complete the training, the employer may be asked to reimburse the Staffordshire Training Hub.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete the Pharmacy Training Bursary Application Form below and submit it with any supporting documentation, such as a course flyer or provider information.
Completed applications should be emailed to arrs.traininghub@nhs.net.
If you have any questions, please contact the Staffordshire Training Hub at arrs.traininghub@nhs.net.