Personal and professional development

Make small, practical changes at a local level to benefit your customers

The annual Sigma conference, this year held in Aamby Valley City, India, provided an opportunity for pharmacists to discuss how to improve their pharmacies for the benefit of their patients and their businesses.…

Look sharp! How to dress so you look professional, presentable and approachable in a pharmacy

Do you need to wear a white coat to be taken seriously? Sasa Jankovic finds out that it is attitude more than appearance that influences customers’ perceptions of you.…

What to think about when considering a management role in the NHS

Becoming a manager in the NHS can mean moving away from clinical activities. What does a management role involve and are you cut out for the job?…

How retired pharmacists can stay in touch with their profession

Retirement does not have to mean losing touch with your profession — there is a wealth of ways for pharmacists to stay connected.…

How to write a successful pharmacy CV

Pharmacy recruitment specialist from Your World Healthcare Sean Brown shares the secrets to compiling a CV that will give you the best chance of getting an interview and securing a job.…

Teamwork will define the future NHS

Greater partnership between pharmacists and other health professions will be vital to delivering better care under the new five-year NHS plan, says Helen Gordon, chief executive of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.…

Supporting women in healthcare leadership roles

A Royal Pharmaceutical Society event encourages women in pharmacy to pursue senior leadership roles.…

Liberal Democrat peer to lead revalidation advisory group

Lord Kirwood of Kirkhope has been appointed chairman of a group set up to provide advice to pharmacy regulators about continuing fitness to practise reforms.…

Is there a difference between mentoring and coaching?

Helen Middleton explains why defining the difference between mentoring and coaching is not as important as considering what skills you need to support a learner.…

Issue of professionalism sparks debate at Pharmacy Show

The people who own and control pharmacies have a responsibility to create a working environment that allows professionalism to flourish.…