Background
Sponsored by the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer of NHS England and managed by FMLM, the scheme is designed to support and develop pharmacists who present with the clearest potential to develop as clinical leaders of the future. Established in 2015, the scheme is a highly prestigious and competitive national programme that sees only a small number of pharmacists a year appointed after a rigorous recruitment process.
Hear from 2022/23 clinical fellows and alumni members about why you should apply to the scheme.
Who is it for?
This scheme is for pharmacists who meet the eligibility requirements specified in the scheme information pack at the bottom of this page.
Successful pharmacists will spend 12 months working in a leading, national healthcare-affiliated organisation with the most senior leaders in healthcare and will gain a wide range of skills and opportunities including:
- Enhanced skills in leadership and management, policy development, project management, research and stakeholder management,
- Supported leadership and personal development,
- the opportunity to lead on key projects which contribute to national healthcare priorities,
- Access to professional networks across pharmacy and healthcare at all levels,
- A highly developed understanding of healthcare policy and application,
- The skills to lead positive change,
- Enhanced capabilities at developing and working with teams and to support others in developing their own personal insight and effectiveness.
How it works
Candidates may submit an application for a place on the scheme during the recruitment period each year. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed and successful applicants are seconded from their current employer to take up a fellowship role for 12 months, starting 1 September.
Secondments are at the discretion of applicants’ substantive organisations and approval from substantive HR, finance and clinical directors should be sought alongside applications. We have scheduled a seven-week application window to ensure candidates have adequate time to secure support from these individuals before submitting their application.
Clinical fellows work in an apprenticeship model to the most senior leaders in national NHS and healthcare-related organisations. This offers an unparalleled experience and the opportunity to develop a range of skills including leadership, management, strategy, project management and health policy. Within their host organisations, fellows lead on key projects which contribute to national healthcare priorities around patient safety, medicines optimisation, transfer of care, digitalisation and pharmacy workforce
Interested?
Applications are now closed for 2024/25 recruitment.