SENIOR STANDARDS VERIFIER WBL (Work Based Learning) – Pharmacy
Purpose Of This Role:
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)
Key Accountabilities:
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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Previous Work Experience:
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
Essential
Skills & Knowledge:
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
Requirements:
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
About Pearson
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Closing date: 11 January 2026 at midnight
