Leadership Course for Pharmacy Professionals in GP Practice

Deadline for EOI: 13th March 2026

North East London ICB are providing leadership training for a second cohort of pharmacy professionals in North East London.  The first cohort of community pharmacists have completed the programme and the feedback has been extremely positive. The second cohort is opening up to pharmacy professionals working in a GP practice in North East London ICB. The cost of the course will be fully covered by the ICB.  The course will cover:

  • Leadership styles
  • Leading with care
  • Personal drivers
  • Sources of power
  • Assertiveness and influencing others
  • Inspiring a shared purpose
  • Team dynamics
  • Managing conflict
  • Leading a team
  • Managing change

The training programme will be delivered over a 3-month period and includes face to face workshops, online workshops and online action learning sets.  The course dates are as follows:

  • Leadership Day 1 – 27th March 2026, 9.30am – 4pm
  • Leadership Day 2 & Facilitated action learning set – 23rd April 2026, 9.30am – 4pm
  • Leadership Day 3 – 21st May 2026, 9.30am – 4pm
  • Leadership Day 4 & Facilitated action learning set – 2nd June 2026, 9.30am – 4pm
  • Leadership in the NHS context – 17th June 2026, 9.30am – 1pm

To apply for this leadership programme, please complete the Expression of Interest Form (EOI) HERE.

Workforce Integration Network Design Lab NHS Cohort

The Design Lab is a 10-month advanced equity and innovation programme supporting employers to build more inclusive workplaces. It offers tailored support to explore and address the underrepresentation of Black, Asian, and racially minoritised Londoners in the workforce using evidence-based approaches.

The programme brings together best practice from across the NHS and London’s growth sectors, fostering peer learning and recognising leaders in inclusion and innovation. The Design Lab is now open for applications for up to 10 NHS organisations to join.

For more information and to register your interest, click HERE.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the WIN team at giuliana.huerta@london.gov.uk and frances.roberts@london.gov.uk.

Academic GP Advanced Fellowship – Applications Now Open

Closing date: 31 March 2026

Applications are now open for the Academic GP Advanced Fellowship, a five-year programme delivered in partnership between Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB).

This exciting opportunity is designed for GPs who are interested in combining clinical practice with academic development in primary care research and health data science. Fellows will work in a 50:50 portfolio role, spending half their time in general practice and half within the Clinical Effectiveness Group at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health at QMUL.

During the programme, fellows will develop skills in health data, research methods, and quality improvement, undertake modules from the Health Data in Practice MSc, and lead their own research projects with expert academic supervision.

Successful applicants will be matched with a GP practice in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, or a neighbouring North East London borough.

More information and application: https://qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/8968?adhoc_referer=jobs.ac.uk

For informal enquiries, please contact Claudia Wilke at c.wilke@qmul.ac.uk.

Register now for the Newly Qualified Pharmacists Programme Cohort 10 delivered by CPPE

Apply by 20th March 2026

The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) and NHS England (NHSE) Newly Qualified Pharmacist Programme (NQPP) is open for registration.

 

About the training pathway

This twelve-month programme is fully funded by NHS England WT&E to support newly qualified pharmacists to develop confidence and competence in the core areas of pharmacy practice. Educational supervision support is provided by CPPE as part of this training programme offer.

 

Key dates – Cohort 10

Applications open 12th January 2026

Applications close 20th March 2026

Programme start date: 23rd March 2026

 

Eligibility:

The CPPE Newly qualified pharmacist programme is for pharmacists (including locums) who registered with the GPhC from 2023 onwards who are working in any of the following settings as their main role.

See the CPPE website for further information regarding the NQPP eligibility criteria.

 

How can I apply?

Visit the CPPE website www.cppe.ac.uk/career/nqpp/ for further information about the training offer provided including eligibility.

A video overview of the programme is available here https://vimeo.com/997723347/d44abee944?share=copy

If you have any questions regarding this offer, please contact the CPPE NQPP team newlyqualified@cppe.ac.uk.

Upskilling Programme for Administration & Clerical Workforce in General Practice

NEL Training Hub and NEL ICB are delighted to launch our new programme across North East London.

This programme is ONLY open to reception and care navigation teams, administrative and clerical staff, practice managers and aspiring leaders, and non-clinical team members working in North East London.

All sessions are interactive, delivered by experienced facilitators with NHS expertise, and will be recorded (where applicable) to support wider learning across the system.

Booking Information
Spaces are limited (maximum 30–35 participants per session depending on topic), and we expect high demand.
Full dates and booking links are below and also available on our website. Please register early to secure your place.

Click HERE for the dates and registration links.https://neltraininghub.org/programmes/upskilling-programme-for-administration-clerical-workforce-in-general-practice/

For any queries or more information, please email thgpcg.neltraininghub@nhs.net

National Apprenticeship Week

NEL Training Hub enjoyed a brilliant National Apprenticeship Week earlier this month where we held events and spotlighted learners. We had multiple Training Hub staff join our lunch and learn on the 11th February to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities, funding, commitments, and eligibility, as well as hear from apprentices. The recording can be found here.

NEL has some brilliant people undertaking apprenticeships, Emma Forester is one of them. A practice manager in Newham, Emma joined the L5 GP Practice Management Apprenticeship last summer. Learn more about why she decided to join and how she is using the apprenticeship to develop new skills here.

Applications for non clinical, tailored practice manager apprenticeships remain open till the end of March. Interested in learning more? Please view resources below and sign up for upcoming information sessions.

 

GP Practice Operational Management Apprenticeship (Level 5)

Information Session: Monday 16th March 12-1pm – click here to sign up

An opportunity for those looking to enhance their leadership, strategic planning, project management, and operational decision-making skills.

For Deputy Practice Managers, Practice Managers, Business Managers, Operations Managers, Workforce Leads and other operational leaders in GP Practices who want to develop critical management capabilities and support professional progression.

Click HERE for the information video.

Click HERE for more information and EOI

 

GP Practice Business Administration Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Information Session: Tuesday 17th March 12-1pm – click here to sign up

An opportunity for those in GP practices looking to develop skills in administration, patient services, and practice operations, while helping to improve patient experience and support efficient service delivery.

For Receptionists, Administrators , Administration Managers , Care Coordinators and other non-clinical staff seeking to build confidence, capability, and progress their careers in primary care administration and operational support.

Click HERE for the information video.

Click HERE for more information and EOI

 

GP Practice Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Information Session: Wednesday 18th March 12-1pm – click here to sign up

An opportunity for those in GP practices looking to develop skills in patient engagement, personalised care, and health promotion, while helping to reduce health inequalities and support community wellbeing.

For Care Coordinators, Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Patient Navigators, and other non-clinical, patient-facing roles who want to build confidence, capability, and career progression in preventative, person-centred care.

Click HERE for the information video.

Click HERE for more information and EOI

 

Funding and Eligibility

Programmes are fully funded through levy transfer, which will be facilitated by the training provider – they do not require funding contribution from practices. All employees are eligible to apply, as long as they have been in England or EEA for at least 3 years. English and Maths GCSEs are no longer required for staff over 19.

If you would like to speak with a representative directly you can also book time with them HERE.

London Metropolitan University Nursing Student Placements – Expression of Interest

The North East London Training Hub is pleased to support London Metropolitan University in identifying placement opportunities across primary care, community health, and care home settings for undergraduate nursing students. Due to the close geographical links between North East London organisations and the university, this presents a valuable opportunity for practices and providers to support the future nursing workforce while benefiting from additional learner capacity within teams.

Placement Overview

London Metropolitan University is seeking placement providers for BSc Adult and Mental Health Nursing students undertaking six-week, full-time placements:

  • Year 1 placement: 20 April – 29 May 2026
  • Year 2 placement: 27 April – 5 June 2026
  • Students can support a range of supervised activities aligned broadly to Healthcare Assistant–level competencies, with learning outcomes tracked via the university’s electronic practice assessment document (ePAD).

Funding : Placement tariff: £160 per student per week (37.5 hours, no VAT)

Practice Assessor Requirements: Practice Assessors must be a registered professional on the same part of the NMC register as the student programme. NMC registration is required. A named Practice Assessor is required for each student.

Practice Assessor Training: Pan-London recorded ePAD Practice Assessor training available online. Approximate duration: 2 hours. Additional training support can be provided by the university where required.

Governance and Agreements: Placement providers will be required to complete: Placement Agreement and Statement of Support, For non-NHS organisations: confirmation of Employer Liability Insurance and Health & Safety policy details, University indemnity arrangements are included within the placement agreement framework.

Expressions of Interest

Organisations interested in hosting students are invited to express interest by 6 March 2026.

For further information or to register interest, please contact:

Kalaivani Soundararajan k.soundararajan@londonmet.ac.uk and Joanne Hutchinson j.hutchinson@londonmet.ac.uk

London Metropolitan University Practice Learning Team

Quality Improvement: Funding Available

Applications close on Monday 6th April at 5pm

The RCN Foundation Quality Improvement Project supports nursing and midwifery-led projects that aim to improve patient care and safety, and help in addressing health inequalities. Grants of up to £2,500 available.

You do not need to be an RCN member to apply.

Click HERE for more information and to apply.

Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme

Application window closes at 9pm, 22nd February 2026

Greener NHS offers clinicians with a passion for sustainable healthcare the unique opportunity to work directly on embedding net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across the system.

 

Click HERE for the information pack.

 

Eligibility and selection criteria

The scheme is open to a range of registered healthcare professionals who do not hold senior leadership roles and are eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must hold a primary professional qualification at a minimum 1st or 2:1 level and be fully registered with their regulator.
  • Non-medical PH trainees must hold a 1st or 2:1 degree.
  • Career Stage – Doctors must have 12 months post registration experience, have completed foundation training and must not hold a CCT.
  • Other professionals must have Band 7 equivalent team leader experience and NHS clinical experience.
  • Language skills – Applicants must demonstrate effective English communication skills appropriate for clinical and leadership practice.

For more information, contact: clinicalfellowscheme@fmlm.ac.uk

Recruitment Support for Administrative Roles

We’re offering recruitment support for practices looking to hire receptionists, administrators, or trainee practice assistants.

Now’s the perfect time to advertise opportunities and build your next generation of talent. We’ll also be promoting vacancies on our live job board and at job fairs across North East London.

What We Offer

  • Help with advertising your roles, plus promotion through our local networks, social media, and job boards.
  • Guidance and referrals for both employers and recruits, including access to career development programmes such as the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship — a fully funded, government-accredited programme that helps participants gain valuable skills and experience.

Interested? – Please complete the following form to find out more