Course Title: Pharmacist Helpers (Drugs in Breastmilk)
Pre-requisites: In addition to the standard Helper course entry requirements, this course is specifically for those who already hold:
- a Degree in Pharmacy
- registration with the GPhC
- hold (or will hold) their own Professional Indemnity Insurance
Number of places available: 8
Course start date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
Course end date: Tuesday 17 June 2025
Day and time of sessions: Tuesday evenings 7-9pm
Assignments to be completed by: Friday 20 June 2025
Course venue: Online using MS Teams
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 25th Feb 2025
Proposed interview date (if applicable): Wednesday 5th March 2025
DBS/PVG required: Yes (BfN will arrange this at no cost to volunteers)
Course information:
We are looking for pharmacists who have lived experience of breastfeeding to volunteer for our Drugs In Breastmilk Information Service.
Our service is delivered by pharmacists who are all trained as breastfeeding peer supporters and answer questions via email and social media on medication and breastfeeding compatibility.
You’ll be joining a committed and supportive team working to provide this unique and essential service for families.
Please note, the training course is in Breastfeeding Peer Support. You will then be inducted into the Drugs in Breastmilk service.
The role itself is remote, as is the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments or assistance, please let us know via email.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic volunteers, LGBTQ+ volunteers, volunteers with disabilities and volunteers living in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at BfN. We strive for our workforce and volunteers to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for breastfeeding mothers.
If the course is over-subscribed, priority may be given to applicants from under-represented groups. If you feel this applies to you, please include detail in your application form.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this role please complete the online application form found at the link below.
If you have any questions about the course, voluntary role or application process, please email training@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or telephone our HR Advisor on 0844 412 0995.