Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice – Details, episodes & analysis

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing Qualification

In this episode, Mahmud Yusupov sits down with the founders of Heal to explore how pharmacists can use their prescribing qualification to generate additional income.

🎧 Listen now now to learn more!

Key considerations when applying for the IP Course

Unsure how to apply for the IP Course? Or uncertain which university to choose?

Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series - Key considerations when applying for the IP Course 🔎🎙

Join host Holly Laurence and today’s expert guest, Safiye Horoz, our Training Coordinator at DPP Connect, as they explore the IP Course application process and offer valuable advice on selecting the right university for your needs.

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The theme of this series is all about Clinical Pharmacists in PCNs where we discuss what to expect once you’re in and how to thrive in the role. If you’re thinking about working for a PCN or you’ve recently joined a PCN, this series is for you.

Co-hosted by Senior IP Pharmacist Ruhina Kassam, we spoke to PCN Pharmacist Hashaam Raja who shared how he secured a senior Clinical Pharmacist role in less than two years since entering the primary care workforce & without holding an IP qualification yet.

In this episode we discussed:

The difference between a PCN Pharmacist & a Practice Pharmacist

What the day-to-day workload looks like for a PCN pharmacist

How to progress from a junior to a senior pharmacist

The biggest pitfalls pharmacists new to the role fall into

And more!

“Using TikTok to educate patients beyond the consultation room?”

We are pleased to announce that our Podcast series is back and we have kickstarted the first episode of series 2 with social media influencer and CPS Pharmacist Nyrah Saleem.

So early in her career, yet Nyrah has already made a big impact in the Pharmacy world though her passion in educating the public about the role of the pharmacist. Nyrah has over 135,000 followers on TikTok, appeared on the This Morning show with Philip Schofield & Alison Hammond and is also a presenter the Health Show on SKY channel 752.

We discuss using digital platforms to make a bigger impact, tips for a successful career, typical day of a GP Pharmacist, how to work effectively within the general practice team and more!

Inspired by this podcast episode, we have put together an article which shares a day in the life of a GP Pharmacist. To read this follow the link below.

https://www.clinicalpharmacistsolutions.co.uk/post/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-gp-pharmacist

In this Episode we shifted perspective to see the Clinical Pharmacist role through the lens of someone who is involved in the management & support of PCNs.

We spoke to Tara Humphrey who specializes in providing PCN support and consulting advice to healthcare leaders and is the host of the Business of Healthcare podcast. We discussed the common challenges that pharmacists usually face in their new role and also revealed the qualities that a pharmacist requires to excel in a new role. You can find out more about Tara & the great work she does at www.thcprimarycare.co.uk

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All about QOF, working in General Practice under lockdown and when pharmacists should start their Independent Prescribing course.

We spoke to experienced Clinical Pharmacist Sarah Dekmak who is currently the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in a PCN which covers 8 practices. We discussed all the above and more… Sarah is passionate about delivering excellent clinical care and is also an expert in QOF. And if you don’t know what QOF is, then this is podcast is a must listen for you because it’s something that anyone working in General Practice should know.

Guest Speaker: Sarah Dekmak

Hosted by Runa Salim and Mahmud Yusupov

Available on Spotify and YouTube.

https://spoti.fi/3cJvJkf

https://youtu.be/SU8_wWsfEzc

Join us on our telegram too, where we post latest updates!

www.t.me/Clinical_Pharmacist_Academy

Taking time out for self-study, pay brackets & career developments for Pharmacists in General Practice… We spoke to Senior Clinical Pharmacist Adrian Murphy who explained how financial flexibility allowed him to pursue a career as a Clinical Pharmacist, and how his passion for acquiring a deep understanding of every disease he came across led him to become the author of the training programme- Clinical Medication Reviews. Adrian has an interest in the subject of financial independence- to get in touch with Adrian for advice you may email him at adrian.murphy3@nhs.net

In this episode, we spoke with a Senior Clinical Pharmacist IP, Medicines Management Consultant & Board Member at his PCN, who was one of the first PCN Pharmacists when PCNs were first formed. We discussed how he navigated his way in the new role & showcased his skills to the GP Partners & Practice managers and we also discovered how his drive for personal development led to his articles being published by The Pharmaceutical Journal and Chemist & Druggist.

We spoke to a Pharmacist who was previously an Area Manager of a well-known large multiple Pharmacy chain. She made her transition 12 months ago and she explains that Tony Robbins had something to do with her taking the bold step to leave her career and follow her passion and how her experience as an area manager helped her to excel in her new role.

Beyond the Basics: An Expert GP's Unique Insights on Menopause & HRT for Pharmacists

Join us for the latest episode of our clinical series, exploring Menopause and HRT🎙💡

This episode we were joined by Dr Emma Woodcock, an experienced GP with a specialist interest in women’s health. Her diverse roles include being a Partner at Orchard Surgery, the Board Director of Innovations at Primary Care Limited, The Education, Training, and Workforce Development Lead IPC, The Advisor for Additional Roles at Sussex Training Hub, and a Council Member at NAPC.

We were also joined by my co-host, Ruhina Kassam, Lead IP Pharmacist who is the Head of Clinical Development at CPS and Lead for Training and Development.

In this episode, we went beyond the basics and took the opportunity to delve into testosterone treatment, HRT in over 60s, and the latest guidance regarding progesterone treatment in light of stock shortages.

We also address crucial queries about unscheduled bleeding, the right time to stop HRT, and the value of group consultations.

🎙Tune in now for expert advice and practical tips

Alternatively, you can watch the full episode here.

If you are interested in group consultations, please contact Emma via this email: emmawoodcock@nhs.net

🔗You can also access our comprehensive HRT training programme and free visual summary here: https://cpaweb.org.uk/