Patient services must not be hit by standardised pharmacist foundation training, hospital trusts say Training needed to introduce a standard foundation programme for newly qualified pharmacists must not affect patient services, hospital trusts have told Health Education England in a report.…
Everything you need to know about foundation training A closer look at the progress made so far on introducing a nationwide foundation training scheme.…
RPS to explore potential of early years pharmacy technicians Work towards a UK-wide foundation pharmacy technician framework will be undertaken by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Work Psychology Group — a team of organisational psychology consultants.…
Member feedback sought on draft plans for UK-wide Foundation Pharmacist Framework The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is seeking members’ help as it plans the design of a UK-wide Foundation Pharmacist Framework.…
Tips to help newly registered pharmacists prepare for revalidation Once registered, pharmacists need to revalidate each year and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is here to help, says Janet Till.…
Don’t turn the MPharm into MBA, warns pharmacy schools chair The scientific and clinical fundamentals of the MPharm degree must not be “diluted” by too much focus on business matters and leadership training.…
Claire Anderson: snorkelling, multitasking and FIP A minute in the company of the academic, pharmacy education advocate and chair of the 2018 FIP World Congress host committee.…
The RPS Foundation Programme: not just for hospital pharmacists Pharmacist Darren Pugh, describes how the RPS Foundation Programme has benefited his community pharmacy career.…
Newly-registered community pharmacists experience high strain and professional isolation, study reveals The transition to independent community pharmacy practice is associated with emotional stress and workplace isolation.…
Bridging the gap: CPOs back foundation training plan A post-registration foundation programme would offer support to newly qualified pharmacists and prepare them for their evolving roles, but it is unclear how a uniform system could be established across the UK.…
