Education & Training Intern

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is keen to make a positive contribution in this new role within its Education team.

The organisation

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is a charity and membership body for doctors who work on all aspects of medicines research and development. Our small team works closely with the Board of Trustees and our 1,600 members to deliver on our mission and our strategic objectives, to improve the health of the public around the world.

The role

The Education & Training Intern role is an opportunity for someone who thrives on a challenge, who is happiest when putting their excellent organisational and customer facing skills through their paces. Someone who is at their best working collaboratively with others.

They will play a dual role supporting delivery of two key parts of FPM s education activities:

Examinations - FPM sets the curricula for and runs a number of examinations. They include the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine, successful completion of which is a defining moment in the career of any pharmaceutical physician, and a keystone of FPM membership. It affirms their knowledge and expertise in the specialty, and commitment to enhancing the health of society.

Specialty Training - The Pharmaceutical Medicine Specialty Training programme, or PMST, is a comprehensive four-year specialty training programme, offered exclusively by FPM. It is a cornerstone of FPM s commitment to equipping pharmaceutical physicians with the specialist knowledge and capabilities to practise to the highest ethical and professional standards.

The postholder will support FPM s Examinations & Standards Manager and Specialty Training Manager in delivering a high quality experience for learners.

We are looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is a team player, organised and has good communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring great energy, diligence and attention to detail, and will be keen to make a positive contribution in all aspects of the role. Specific tasks include: acting as the first line of response for queries; supporting the registration of new exam candidates and trainees; assisting with administration of meetings, including circulating meeting notices, agendas and packs and handling apologies; and maintaining accurate records. An understanding of education and training in a professional environment is not necessary. Full training will be given.

The successful applicant will join FPM s Education team initially on a 12-month contract which could be made permanent. FPM offers a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working, 29 days annual leave, and Christmas closure days. A pension is offered after three months. The role is offered subject to successful completion of the six-month probation period.

FPM welcomes and actively seeks to recruit people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.