Work Based Learning - Senior Standards Verifier - Pharmacy

The Senior Standards Verifier will be the responsible expert in terms of specification interpretation and verifier standardisation for a range of qualifications within WBL Pharmacy across all relevant frameworks or standards. To monitor assessment and internal/external verification for a range of programmes within the Principal Subject Area (PSA) of WBL Pharmacy in order to report on national standards across centres.  

Duties expected for this role includes undertaking sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions and records for competence/skills -based qualifications within the Pharmacy sector in order to affirm that national occupational standards have been achieved and upheld. You will also need to support, advise and guide centres based on the outcomes of the sampling process, directing centres on the delivery of Pharmacy qualifications towards the achievement of national occupational standards. 

The SSV will need to have experience as a practicing SV and maintain this experience and/or update this experience alongside this SSV role. If you do not have this experience, you will need to be willing to work with Pearson on obtaining this experience. 

(Within the Pharmacy sector, Pearson currently offers the following qualifications – BTEC Level 3 Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, BTEC Level 2 Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff. There may also be legacy learners on NVQ Levels 2–3 Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Levels 2–3 Pharmaceutical Science) 

For Pharmacy qualifications in the Pharmacy sector for which competency/skills (and occupational competency where relevant) are demonstrated, the Senior Standards Verifier (WBL) will: 

Sample assessment and internal verification decisions in order to report that national standards are maintained 

Hold sector specific responsibility for assessment advice and standards interpretation  

Offer specialist advice and support to centres and Standards Verifiers (SV) and Senior/ Team Leaders (S/TLs) in relation to the content and interpretation of specifications, assessment, and delivery 

Provide sampling-related support and development to SVs (Standards Verifiers) and S/TLs 

Review SV and S/TL reports to comment on the maintenance of national standards 

Identify and escalate issues of adverse standards interpretation 

Undertake a proactive role in maintaining national standards 

Develop the content for the training and standardisation of SVs 

Lead and deliver training events to centres and SVs as required 

Performance Manage a range of SVs and S/TLs across the PSA, providing advice and guidance where applicable as well as carrying out 3xRAG reports on each through the year. You will also be required to complete a Summative report for each member in your team and grade them on their performance. Alongside this you will support your team of S/TLs as they monitor and manage their teams of TLs/SVs 

Produce an end of year report, if required, within the parameters of a defined template in order to comment on national standards 

Report back to Pearson within agreed Service-Level Agreements (SLA) 

Contribute to Pearson’s ‘Ask the Expert’ service 

Represent Pearson as required 

Monitor the sampling/verification of Apprentices on Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeships undertaken by SVs 

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of WBL Assessment in relation to this role. 

Significant experience in delivering and assessing NVQs/competence-based qualifications 

Significant experience as a Standards Verifier and/or External Verifier – you will need to have experience as a practicing SV and maintain this experience and/or update this experience alongside your SSV role 

Holds a relevant qualification in External Quality Assurance 

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications 

Currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and will remain on the register for the duration of their role as Senior Standards Verifier with Pearson 

A willingness to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology-based approaches for communication and centre support significant experience in delivering and assessing competence/skills-based qualifications 

A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF), National Qualification Framework (NQF), and the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) 

Detailed knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role 

Excellent report writing skills 

Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose 

Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT (Information Technology) and interpersonal skills 

Demonstrable people management skills 

A customer-focused approach 

Time management and ability to meet deadlines 

Ability to develop and monitor clear action plans 

Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Pearson’s behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description 

Word processing and basic spreadsheet manipulation 

Any associate undertaking this role must: 

Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software 

Have a suitable internet connection 

Have a personal and secure email account 

Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland 

Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role 

Have availability of 8 to 15 days, dependent upon the requirements and workload for the sector, in any given year 

Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work  

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