This programme has been developed to facilitate community pharmacists in gaining access to career opportunities within hospital pharmacy and GP Practice. The programme has been designed to take a community pharmacist through a set of structured activities as detailed in the programme’s workbook entitled “Introduction to Hospital and GP Practice for Community Pharmacists”. This workbook is provided during the induction. The activities focus on clarifying and distinguishing characteristics of hospital pharmacy practice. They will also help community pharmacists to develop the fundamental skills necessary to practise effectively within the hospital pharmacy setting.
Benefits of the Programme
- An opportunity to apply for Band 6 entry level hospital pharmacy positions following a successful completion of the programme.
- Opportunity for relevant professional development for CPD entries.
- Cross sector experience to support hospital career / job interviews
Requirements
- Current GPhC registration and indemnity insurance confirmation
- Minimum two years work experience in community pharmacy
- Up-to-date vaccinations: Varicella, MMR, BCG, and Hepatitis B (you can get the vaccination confirmation from your GP)
- Cross sector experience to support hospital career / job interviews
- Must be available to attend for a specified period of three weeks which will include hospital placement and workshops at our designated university partnership locations
Delivery Schedule
- The programme begins with three clinical teaching sessions (held on three consecutive saturdays in Brighton), followed by one week (Monday to Friday) of practical experience in the hospital setting. The hospital placement dates will be organised with trainees during the clinical teaching sessions.
- In view of the high demand for this programme, we are currently only able to accommodate 20 participants per cohort
- All participants must attend an induction prior to a hospital allocation being made.
Obligations
- During the training, full attendance is expected
- Participants are expected to follow hospital policy and procedure throughout your placement
- Participants are expected to complete all set work in a timely manner
- You may be expected to wear a uniform
- Professional integrity must be maintained at all times
- The allocated hospital is for training purposes only
Programme Dates
Please contact us about future training dates.
The course consists of two parts: Clinical Teaching Sessions and Practical Training
- Clinical Teaching Sessions – Three days of teaching delivered on three consecutive saturdays – Sat . These three teaching sessions are delivered BEFORE the one week of practical training.
- Practical Training – One week of practical training (Monday to Friday) in the hospital pharmacy department. The commencement of the hospital placement will take place shortly after the three consecutive clinical teaching sessions have been completed.