FIP adopts model oath for pharmacists A model “oath/promise of a pharmacist” has been adopted by the International Pharmaceutical Federation at its annual congress, held in Bangkok from 31 August to 4 September 2014.…
Sunday 12 October: LondonPharmacists interested in becoming a local practice forum mentoring champion should attend the Royal Pharmaceutical Society mentoring development day. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN. Meeting 1 1am–4pm. Lunch will be pr…
RPS community and primary care development programmeThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society is holding mentoring workshops for community and primary care pharmacists. Pharmacists can attend one of three groups: Group 1: Wednesday 8 October and Tuesday 21 October Group 2: Wednesday 15 October and Tuesday 4 November Group 3: Wednesday…
Faculty will expand assessment to pharmacists with at least two years’ experience At the moment, pharmacists need to have a minimum of ten years of experience to be eligible for accreditation.…
New NHS research internships open to pharmacists Pharmacists can apply for government funding to enrol in an internship scheme aimed at developing their research skills from autumn 2014.…
Reporting concerns and whistleblowing How to raise concerns and develop a positive whistleblowing culture to safeguard your patients.…
Showcasing life as a community pharmacist Teacher-practitioner Elizabeth Scahill divides her time between lecturing university students and training pharmacy staff.…
Explore the latest MEP The 38th edition of ‘Medicines, Ethics and Practice’ was distributed to RPS members in July. Rakhee Amin, on behalf of the RPS Support team, explains what is new in the resource.…
Doing the Olympic curling circuit the pharmacist way: Claire Hamilton Elizabeth Sukkar learns that Team GB’s curler Claire Hamilton likes to keep her team’s medical kit well stocked and that she was terrified on her first day as a pharmacist…
How to get the most out of a mentoring relationshipMentoring can provide opportunities for both mentors and mentees to progress. Read on to find out how to make this relationship work.…