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S3. Ep2. Foundation Training Year Reforms - Modular Training Programme - Debbie Guthrie and Colin Dougall

In this NES Pharmacy Podcast series, we explore the exciting reforms to the Pharmacist Foundation Training Year (FTY) in Scotland. This series discusses the practical aspects of these changes and their impact on various roles within the FTY programme. 

In this second episode, we welcome Pharmacists Colin Dougall and Debbie Guthrie, who are taking on the roles of Designated Supervisor and/or Designated Prescribing Practitioner for Trainee Pharmacists in the Modular programme for the 2025-26 FTY cohort. They will provide an insightful overview of how those involved in the modular programme are preparing for the 2025-26 cohort and discuss their plans for supervising and supporting their Trainee Pharmacists throughout the FTY year.

Resources

Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26-Communication page

Access the EP2. Foundation Training Year Reforms - Modular Training Programme (Debbie Guthrie and Colin Dougall) transcript on our website.  

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

 

S3. Ep1. Foundation Training Year Reforms - Gail Craig and Leanne Murphy

Welcome to the first episode of the NES Pharmacy Podcast series, where we delve into the exciting reforms to the Pharmacist Foundation Training Year (FTY) in Scotland. This series will explore the practicalities of these changes and what they mean for those involved in various roles within the FTY programme.

In the first episode of this series, we are thrilled to have Gail Craig and Leanne Murphy, the Principal Leads of the Foundation Training Year programme in Scotland. They will provide an insightful overview of the upcoming reforms and what to expect in the 2025/26 FTY year.

Resources

Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26-Communications

 

Access the EP1 - Foundation Training Year Reforms - Gail Craig and Leanne Murphy transcript on our website.  

 

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

S2. Ep4. Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Kim Moore

This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasising its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.

In this episode, we  interviewed Kim Moore, a Pharmacist from Ayrshire & Arran. Kim works in a split role between GP Practice and an Education and Training position. Having recently completed the RPS Core Advanced Framework, Kim discusses how her dual role has helped her gather evidence and gain a diverse range of experiences for her portfolio. She emphasises the importance of seizing every opportunity to support  your professional development.

Access the EP4 - Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Kim Moore transcript on our website.  

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

S2. Ep 3. Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Maxine McCabe

This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasising its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.

In this episode, Maxine McCabe, the first Community Pharmacist in the UK to be credentialed with the core advanced practice credential discusses how the framework has contributed to her professional development.  Maxine highlights how community Pharmacy has provided the experience for her to complete the framework and its applicability for practitioners in various areas of practice.

Access the EP3 - Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Maxine McCabe transcript on our website.

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S2 Ep 2. Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Jennifer O'Loan

This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasizing its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.

In this episode, Jennifer O’Loan discusses how the core advanced curriculum has contributed to her professional development. Jennifer works in remote and rural areas of Scotland and demonstrates how the curriculum is accessible for practitioners in all areas of practice.

Access the EP2 - Showcasing the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential - Jennifer O'Loan transcript.

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

 

S2 Ep1. Introduction to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential

This series provides an overview of the RPS Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential, emphasizing its practical purpose. The series will feature practising pharmacists in Scotland who have completed the curriculum, sharing their experiences.

In this introductory episode, we hear from the three programme leads instrumental in establishing the curriculum in Scotland: Fiona Marra, Jacqueline Seenan, and Paul Forsyth. They discuss their roles and offer examples from across Scotland illustrating how the curriculum is being supported.

Access the EP1 - Introduction to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum Credential on our website.  

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.

S1 Ep5. The Designated Prescribing Practitioner role in Hospital practice

This episode outlines the role of the Designated Prescribing Practitioner in GP Practice and shares the experience of some who have undertaken the role within the hospital sector. Elspeth Boxall (NES Pharmacy Senior Specialist Tutor) discusses how the role of the DPP could work in hospital practice with Lloyd Kennet, Senior Education and Training Pharmacist, NHS Lanarkshire and Jamie Arkley, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, NHS Lanarkshire. Jamie shares his personal experience of the DPP role and Lloyd discusses the role within Lanarkshire and offers insight into the support available when taking on this role.

Access the EP5 - The Designated Prescribing Practitioner role in Hospital practice transcript on our website.  

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. The NES Pharmacy podcast is part of NHS Education for Scotland's Podbean site.

S1 Ep4. The Designated Prescribing Practitioner role in GP Practice

This episode outlines the role of the Designated Prescribing Practitioner in GP Practice and shares the experience of some who have undertaken the role within GP Practice. Elspeth Boxall (NES Pharmacy Senior Specialist Tutor) discusses how the role of the DPP could work in GP Practice with Callum Murray, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, NHS Fife. Callum shares his personal experience and offers insight into the support available within General Practice when taking on this role. 

Access the EP4. The Designated Prescribing Practitioner role in GP Practice transcript on our website.  

The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance. The NES Pharmacy podcast is part of NHS Education for Scotland's Podbean site.