The NES Pharmacy Podcast aims to provide you with developments and updates in pharmacy education as well as let you hear from various pharmacy teams members who are already contributing to education and training within their various roles in practice.
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Want to know more about what’s happening in pharmacy education and training? Why not join us and listen to our new NES pharmacy Podcasts. Each series of podcasts will explore different areas of pharmacy education and incorporate insights from guests who are involved or undertaking educational roles within their practice. The Podcasts are hosted by our pharmacy team and each episode will provide helpful tips and guidance to support you within your practice. © NHS Education for Scotland 2025. You can copy or reproduce the information in these podcasts for use within NHS Scotland and for non-commercial educational purposes under creative commons CC BY-NC 4.0 Deed | Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 International | Creative commons. Use of this resource for commercial purposes is permitted only with the written permission of NHS Education for Scotland.
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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 episode, we take a different approach—answering some of the most frequently asked questions from trainees, supervisors, and training providers about the 2025–26 Foundation Training Year. From supervision requirements and assessment changes to support resources and timelines, we cover the key topics that matter most to those involved in the FTY journey.
Whether you're preparing to host a trainee or in a supporting role, this Q&A episode offers clarity and guidance to help you feel more confident and informed.
Resources
Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025–26 – Communications page
FTY Reforms Webinar Questions and Frequently Asked Questions
Access the EP6. Foundation Training Year Reforms – Your Questions Answered (Leanne Murphy and Eleanor Paton) on our website.
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the Podcast Series Evaluation - FTY Reforms form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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 episode, Douglas Lynn, an Independent Community Training Provider, and Felice Jacobs, a Boots Healthcare Academy trainer, join us to share their insights on the planning and preparation for the 2025-26 FTY cohort. They discuss their preparation and plans for supervising and supporting FTY Trainee Pharmacists throughout the 2025-26 year.
Resources
Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26 - Communications page
Access the Ep5. Foundation Training Year Reforms-Community Training Programme-Douglas Lynn and Felice Jacobs on our website.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
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 episode, we are joined by Ailsa MacDonald and Eleanor Paton from the NES Pharmacy Prescribing and Clinical Skills Team, who have supported the development of the IP parts to the FTY Programme for the 2025-26 year. They will provide some insight into what the components of the PLP are and PLP will be incorporated into the FTY training year. As well as provide an update on the developments to support how the PLP will be assessed within the FTY Year.
Resources
Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26 - Communications page
Access the EP4. Foundation Training Year Reforms - Period of Learning in Practice (PLP) - Alisa MacDonald and Eleanor Patonthe on our website
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
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 third episode, we welcome pharmacists, Caroline Souter and Isla Cubitt, who are involved in the Lothian hospital training programme. They will provide some insight into the planning for their FTY programme and how they are preparing for the 2025-26 cohort. They discuss their plans for supervising and supporting their Trainee Pharmacists throughout the 2025-26 FTY year.
Resources
Access the EP3. Foundation Training Year Reforms - Hospital Training Programme - Caroline Souter and Isla Cubitt on our website
There are some terms discussed within the podcast which we want to define to clarify what these are:
Longitudinal Placement - A hospital training programme often involves trainee pharmacists rotating through various specialities. Lothian have piloted the inclusion of some longer placements in a single area within their programme, to allow trainee pharmacists to spend more time focussing on a single area, supported by the same team.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
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.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
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.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
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.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.