EPA 4 Health are looking for a Freelance Pharmacy End Point Assessor (EPA) to play a crucial role in evaluating and ensuring the quality and standards of future pharmacy professionals. Working on a flexible basis, the assessor is responsible for conducting assessments that accurately reflect the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required within the pharmacy sector. This role is ideal for individuals with extensive experience and qualifications in pharmacy, who are looking to apply their expertise in a way that supports apprentices' development and contributes to the integrity of professional standards in the industry.
As a freelance EPA, you’ll conduct assessments in various settings and locations, typically following specific assessment plans and industry guidelines. This position requires a blend of strong communication skills, impartiality, and a commitment to the highest quality standards. As an Awarding Organisation, we must be consistent in our assessment practice, make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous requirements of the standard before deeming the apprentice fully competent to work on the pharmacy sector. We expect you to be qualified and experienced in the pharmacy sector and we will provide comprehensive training to ensure you have all the knowledge, skills and tools to undertake the role with professionalism and integrity.
We are looking for individuals throughout the country to support our EPA requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with the assessment plan, grading criteria and stringently follow procedures to ensure the integrity of standard is assured at all times and are free from bias.
- Follow the requirements set out in the standard, assessment plan, assessment guidance and use the materials relating to the EPA as guided.
- Meet the turnaround times within the service-level agreement/contract with regards to planning, operational activities, reports, and submissions of assessment outcomes.
- Report all risks, issues and concerns encountered during the end-point assessment to EPA 4 Health, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration.
- Produce EPA reports and associated evidence that is accurate and of high quality.
- Undertake regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role and the EPA business.
- Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Support EPA 4 Health, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
- Raise any conflicts of interest timely and to the appropriate person.
- Take an active role in the ongoing development of EPA 4 Health’s end-point assessment portfolio, ensuring the best service to our customers at all times.
- Attend remote initial and ongoing training and standardisation sessions and assessor webinars.
Personal Specification:
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Characteristics
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Essential Criteria
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Desirable Criteria
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Method of Assessment
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Education and Qualifications
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Be occupationally competent as a Pharmacy Technician or pharmacist with at least 3 years’ experience as per assessment plan requirements.
Hold an assessor qualification and have substantial experience working within assessment guidelines
Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
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Hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification.
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Interview / Application
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Knowledge and Experience
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In-depth knowledge of the pharmacy apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools.
A solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements and the structure and workings of the pharmacy sector.
A good understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks and be able to understand and report concerns /risks.
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Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions.
Experience of making grading judgements.
Have a knowledge of current legislation relating to safeguarding, radicalisation and extremism and an understanding in relation to the wellbeing priorities for apprentices.
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Skills and Abilities
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Experience of being compliant with quality assurance and regulatory requirements.
Evidence of commitment to maintaining sector and apprenticeship expertise and undertaking regular CPD.
A high level of written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
An ability to demonstrate high levels of professionalism and integrity.
A proven ability to manage time effectively and meet established deadlines.
Ability to respond to changing circumstances for individuals and that of employers/apprentices.
Ability to undertake non bias assessment.
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An ability to use technology and different software packages.
Understanding of end-point assessment and processes.
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Other
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Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements.
Driving licence, own transport and willingness to travel to agreed regions within the UK.
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