8a | Head of Service

Non-Clinical | Management

Specific Roles

Working in Pharmacy
8a | Head of Service | Pharmacist
Working in Allied Health Professions
8a | Head of Service | Orthoptist

Job Requirements

Skills

Advice & guidance
Basic IT
Developing high performing services
Extensive experience: 5+ years
Interpersonal techniques
Leadership & management
Managing people
NHS values
Patient centred services
Tolerance
Written and verbal communication

Qualifications

Apprenticeship

Senior leader (degree) | Level 7

Alternative

Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) | Level 7
Masters Degree (Management) | Level 7

In-Role Learning Opportunities

Apprenticeship

Continuous Professional Development

E-Portfolio
Leadership competencies
Management competencies
Personal development review

Personal Development

NHS Leadership Academy: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson programme

Progression Examples

Band 8b

Alternative Route Examples

Band 8a