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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 PSD Scotland 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.
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The PSD Scotland 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.
Episodes will appear here regularly.
Meet your Host - Elspeth Boxall
My name is Elspeth Boxall, and I’m a Senior Educator with the PSD Scotland Pharmacy Postgraduate team.
I’ve been a pharmacist for more than 20 years, working primarily in hospital pharmacy. I have always had a keen interest in education and joined the pharmacy postgraduate education team in 2015, combining this with my continuing hospital practice.
Alongside my full‑time pharmacy role, I’m also a mum to two teenage boys, so I truly understand the need for flexible, accessible learning that fits into real life. That’s why I’m proud to help produce our podcast series to offer a new and engaging way to access education that supports busy professionals across Scotland.
We really hope that you find these podcasts useful. We are always looking for feedback to help develop the content that people find most interesting so please do let us know what you think through our feedback forms.
Episodes
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
29 min
In this episode, Christine Gilmour, Chair of the writing group for the Transforming Roles paper, explores the first publication commissioned by the National Pharmacy Workforce Forum (NPWF). As the opening paper in a wider series, it sets out and defines the core principles needed to support meaningful, long‑term workforce transformation across all sectors of pharmacy practice.
Christine discusses how the paper was developed, the evidence and insights gathered from across both the pharmacy profession and learning from other healthcare professional groups as the whole healthcare workforce continues to modernise. A central theme is the growing importance of all members of the pharmacy team working efficiently and collaboratively and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person‑centred care.
The conversation also highlights the critical role of credentialling in supporting this transformation. Christine explains how robust, nationally recognised credentialling frameworks can provide clear development pathways for the workforce while offering the public greater assurance about the skills, competence, and clinical capability of pharmacy professionals in increasingly advanced roles.
Finally, Christine reflects on how the wider profession has contributed to this ongoing work from all areas of pharmacy and indeed from out with pharmacy too, ensuring that the transformation of pharmacy in Scotland is grounded in collaboration, evidence, and the voices of those delivering care every day.
Access the EP2. National Pharmacy Workforce Forum Series: Transforming Roles Paper on our website.
Resources
Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
23 min
In the first episode of the National Pharmacy Workforce Forum (NPWF) series, co-chairs Alison Strath and Scott Garden introduce the National Pharmacy Workforce Forum and its vision for the future of pharmacy in Scotland. They explore why the Forum was established, the key workforce challenges facing the profession today, and the early steps being taken to build a sustainable, adaptable workforce. This episode also highlights how pharmacists, technicians, and the wider pharmacy team can get involved to ensure voices from across all sectors help shape the future of the pharmacy profession.
Access the EP1. National Pharmacy Workforce Forum Series: Introducing the National Pharmacy workforce Forum on our website.
Resources
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
22 min
In this episode of the PSD Pharmacy Podcast, Elspeth is joined by Greg Logan, SPCLF Operational Lead, and Kristi Long, PSD Librarian, to explore the complexities of evaluating the Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship (SPCLF) programme. Together, they discuss why evaluation is crucial to understanding the programme’s impact, while also unpacking the challenges of measuring leadership development in practice.
The conversation delves into different evaluation approaches found in the published literature and considers how these can be applied or adapted to the SPCLF context. Greg and Kristi share insights on capturing meaningful outcomes and navigating the inherent difficulties of assessing long-term leadership growth.
They also reflect on what effective evaluation could mean for the future of the SPCLF programme, including how it can inform ongoing development, demonstrate value, and support continuous improvement. Whether you’re involved in leadership training, programme design, or simply interested in how impact is measured, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives and practical reflections on evaluation in a complex healthcare setting.
Access the EP5. Building Tomorrows Pharmacy Leaders. Evaluating Impact-Insights into work on Evaluation of the SPCLF programme on our website.
Resources
Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows Website
SPCLF Recruitment | Scotland Deanery
PSD Scotland Pharmacy contact email - pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the PSD Scotland Pharmacy Podcast Evaluation Form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
34 min
In this episode of the PSD Pharmacy Podcast, Elspeth is joined by Roisin Kavanagh Director of Pharmacy for Ayrshire and Arran and Laura Wilson Director for Scotland at The Royal College of Pharmacy to discuss the role of the host in the SPCLF programme. They explore what it means to support a SPCLF in practice, why organisations choose to be involved, and the value fellows bring through their leadership development, projects, and fresh perspectives. The conversation highlights the mutual benefits for hosts and fellows, the impact on services and teams, and key lessons learned from hosting the programme.
Whether you’re considering becoming a host organisation or want to understand the wider impact of SPCLF, this episode offers practical insights and reflections from those who champion the scheme from within their organisations
Access the EP4. Building Tomorrow’s Pharmacy Leaders: Insights from Organisations Hosting Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows (SPCLF) - Laura Wilson and Roisin Kavanagh on our website.
Resources
Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows Website
SPCLF Recruitment | Scotland Deanery
NES contact email - pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the NES Pharmacy Podcast Evaluation Form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Apr 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026
25 min
In this episode of the NES Pharmacy Podcast, Elspeth is joined by her peers from the current SPCLF cohort. Through their open discussion they share their experiences of being part of the SPCLF programme. They discuss what motivated them to apply, what they’ve found most valuable so far, and the challenges they’ve encountered along the way. The conversation explores how the programme is shaping their leadership thinking and practice in real time, as well as the personal and professional growth they’ve experienced.
Whether you’re considering applying to SPCLF or want to understand how the programme supports the development of future pharmacy leaders, this episode offers honest insights, practical reflections, and advice from those currently on the journey.
Access the EP3. Building Tomorrow’s Pharmacy Leaders: Building Tomorrow’s Pharmacy Leaders: Reflections from Current Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows - Lisa Dunn, Niketa Platt and Rocio Toribio on our website.
Resources
Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows Website
SPCLF Recruitment | Scotland Deanery
NES contact email - pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the NES Pharmacy Podcast Evaluation Form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
28 min
In this episode of the NES Pharmacy Podcast, Elspeth speaks with former Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows, Cara McKenzie and Niamh Morrison, as they share honest reflections on their fellowship journeys. They discuss what inspired them to apply, the challenges and transformative moments they experienced, and how SPCLF has shaped their careers and leadership practice. If you’re considering applying—or simply curious about the impact of the programme—this conversation offers real insight, inspiration, and practical advice from two leaders who’ve lived it.
Access the EP2. Building Tomorrow’s Pharmacy Leaders: Insights from previous Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows - Cara McKenzie & Niamh Morrison on our website.
Resources
Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows Website
SPCLF Recruitment | Scotland Deanery
NES contact email - pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the NES Pharmacy Podcast Evaluation Form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
22 min
In this episode of the NES Pharmacy Podcast, Elspeth speaks with Leon Zlotos, Associate Postgraduate Pharmacy Dean and SPCLF Pharmacy Programme Lead, to explore the Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellowship (SPCLF). An immersive year‑long programme designed to develop future pharmacy leaders across NHS Scotland.
Leon outlines how the fellowship works, its interprofessional approach with medical and dental colleagues, the wide range of development activities offered, and the impact the programme has already had on leadership capacity. He also shares insights into the challenges, ongoing evolution, and how interested pharmacists or pharmacy technicians can get involved.
Access the EP1. Building Tomorrow’s Pharmacy Leaders: An overview of the Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellowship (SPCLF) (Leon Zlotos) on our website.
Resources
Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows Website
SPCLF Recruitment | Scotland Deanery
NES contact email - pharmacy@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the NES Pharmacy Podcast Evaluation Form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
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Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
17 min
Over the past 18 months, the NES Pharmacy Podcast has developed into a platform for sharing real experiences, practical insights, and timely updates from across the pharmacy profession in Scotland. In our latest episode, Elspeth Boxall and Peter Hamilton look back on the journey so far; exploring why the series began, the impact of bringing diverse voices to the mic, and how podcasts have become an accessible way to support learning on the go.
Whether you’re new to the series or revisiting key topics, this reflective conversation is the perfect way to reconnect with what’s been recorded over the last 18 months and what’s coming next.
Access the Reflecting on 18 Months of NES Pharmacy Podcasts - Elspeth Boxall and Peter Hamilton on our website.
Let us know what you think about our podcast series by completing the NES Pharmacy Podcast Evaluation Form.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.