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. 🎧 Tune in now...

How to know if you've found a good DPP Ready to discover if you've found the right DPP? Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect podcast! 🎙💡 Join hosts Ruhina Kassam and Holly Laurence as they chat with Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA Lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton, and the QA and Governance Advisor at DPP Connect. Together, they delve into the signs of a great DPP, the red flags to watch out for, and essential advice for pharmacists navigating...

From Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP Tune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP 🎙🚀 In this episode, Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton, joins our hosts Ruhina Kassam and Holly Laurence to explore the journey of how to become a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP). 🎧 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional journey. Listen...

Quality Assurance Requirements for Sourcing a DPP Join us for the first episode of our new podcast series - DPP Connect! 🎙 Kicking off our new series, we explore the Quality Assurance requirements for sourcing a DPP with today’s expert guest Danny Bartlett, the DPP QA lead for the Independent Prescribing course at The University of Brighton. 🎧 Tune in now to find out more 🔗 To find out more about our DPP Connect service, click here. #ClinicalPharmacistPodcast #NewPodcastSeries #DPPConnect...

Dealing with Out of Stock Items Join us for the latest episode of our new podcast series, where we discuss the pressing issue of drug shortages. 💊 In this discussion, Amina Ali and I are joined by today’s guest, Lead pharmacist and Co-Owner Superintendent Pharmacist, Arif Vardalia. Drawing on our own experiences, we delve into the magnitude of drug shortages and discuss strategies for community and general practice pharmacists to collaborate effectively. Our conversation focuses on mitigating...

Pharmacy First: What you need to know Join us for the first episode of our brand-new podcast series! 🎙🌟 Kicking off our new series: Collaborative Working: Achieving Clinical Excellence Across Pharmacy Sectors, this first episode explores the highly anticipated topic of Pharmacy First. Is it a risky business? Are pharmacists ready? In collaboration with IP Pharmacist and NCL Training Ambassador, Amina Ali, Ruhina Kassam and I explore this new service and share our advice for the pharmacists...

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...

Parkinson’s Reviews in Primary Care: Key Insights for Pharmacists Exciting news! We’re back with a brand-new episode of the CPS Podcast🎙 🌟 Join us for the latest episode of our clinical series as we explore the critical topic of Parkinsons with Senior IP Lead Pharmacist, Danny Bartlett, a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton, a National Board member for the RPS, and an Interprofessional Leadership & Educational Fellow HEE. Also adding to the conversation was my co-host, Ruhina...

Delivering Depression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from Specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc Kay 🎙Tune in to the latest episode of our clinical series as we delve into the vital topic of Depression. To lead this discussion, we were joined by our guest Dr Marc Kay, a GP with a specialist interest in mental health and our host, Ruhina Kassam, the Training and Development Lead at CPS, as she explores this crucial topic. Together, they explore the key indicators and red flags...

Why pharmacists are best placed to conduct Heart Failure reviews in Primary Care Expand your clinical expertise with the latest episode of our new clinical series, where we delve into the topic of Heart Failure management. Join me, along with Ruhina Kassam, a Senior IP Pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead at CPS, as we explore the essential aspects of Heart Failure reviews. Stepping into the guest role this week, I draw on my practical expertise in Heart Failure management, as...

Conducting DOAC Reviews in Primary Care: What do you need to know? 🎙Join us for the latest episode of our new clinical series, where we dive into the topic of DOACs (Direct Oral Anticoagulants). In this episode, we discuss this topic with Angelina Soliman, a Senior IP Pharmacist who specialises in Atrial Fibrillation and Anticoagulation. Also adding to the conversation is my co-host, Ruhina Kassam, who is a Senior IP Pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead of Clinical Pharmacist...

Most Pharmacists Miss these Crucial Checks when Reviewing Osteoporosis & Alendronic Acid 🚨 Are you neglecting key assessments during your Medication Reviews? 🎙In the latest episode of our new series, we explore the clinical area of Osteoporosis with Adrian Murphy, an experienced Senior IP Pharmacist and an integral member of the Clinical Pharmacist Academy Faculty. Together, we explore the essential checks pharmacists must consider during an Osteoporosis review, while also delving into...

A Pharmacist's Guide to Running Diabetes Clinics Start delivering Diabetes Clinics in Primary Care 🎙Continuing our clinical series, this episode explores the clinical area of Diabetes. Join us as we engage in an insightful discussion with Fateha Yasmin, an experienced IP Pharmacist who specialises in Diabetes and has a wealth of experience running clinics. Adding to the discussion was our co-host, Sarah Dekmak, an experienced IP pharmacist who also specialises in Diabetes. Together, we...

HRT: Key Considerations for Pharmacists in Primary Care Are you a pharmacist seeking to enhance your expertise in HRT? Join us for the first podcast episode of our brand-new clinical series, dedicated to exploring specific disease areas in each episode. In this first episode, we focus on HRT and are joined by Meropi Stamna, an experienced primary care pharmacist who specialises in women's health and has a particular interest in contraception and HRT. Also adding to the discussion is our...

The IP Qualification and Beyond Are you considering the IP Qualification as your next step? 🎙In this episode, I explore this topic with Amina Ali, an experienced GP Pharmacist and independent prescriber who also guest lectures at King's College London, specializing in Older People, Frailty, and Polypharmacy. I was also joined by our co-host, Sarah Dekmak, another experienced IP pharmacist who has supported many pharmacists in their pursuit of gaining their IP qualification through our 'Find a...

The New QOF Requirements 🚨 "New QOF Indicators Unveiled: Navigate the Significant Changes Impacting Pharmacists in Primary Care!" 🚨 New QOF indicators were announced recently and there have been some significant changes that all pharmacists working in Primary care need to understand. In this episode, our host Ruhina Kassam, a senior clinical pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead at CPS, explores this critical topic with today's co-host, Sarah Dekmak. Sarah is the Operations Manager...

Pharmacy Technicians in Primary Care In this episode we explore the role of Pharmacy Technicians in Primary Care with Mandeep Bahia, a Pharmacy Technician with over 8 years of experience in the industry. Mandeep’s shares her experience of transitioning into the primary care sector and provides some invaluable advice for technicians seeking to do the same. Together, we also discuss the tasks technicians are responsible for, and we delve into the potential challenges they may face working in a...

Pharmacist Competency and Maintaining Evidence of Competency You may have heard of increasing cases of pharmacists being investigated by GPhC & CQC regulators as a result of questionable prescribing and non-prescribing practices that potentially pose a risk to patient safety. This has led to increased scrutiny by the regulators and highlighted the importance of pharmacist competency in prescribing practice to ensure pharmacists are practising within their scope. In this episode, our guest...

What a Non-IP Pharmacist Can & Can’t do in Primary Care? In this episode, we discuss this topic with Anzeena Chowdhury, a Non-IP Pharmacist who has recently started a new role as a clinical pharmacist with CPS. We explore Anzeena’s journey transitioning into Primary Care and we discuss the advice she has for any pharmacists who are wishing to do the same. We also look closely at Anzeena’s innovative acronym C.L.I.N.I.C.A.L P.H.A.R.M, which provides a clear framework into what Non-IP...

Is Primary Care for you? In this episode I discuss this topic with Ruhina Kassam, who is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at Clinical Pharmacist Solutions and the Training and Development Lead for Clinical Pharmacist Academy - Drawing upon our own experiences with recruiting, hiring & training. We explore the challenges involved, the type of pharmacists who succeed in this role, and the essential resources and tools available to help you navigate this rewarding yet demanding field. Listen now...

We spoke to Sundeep Gill who returned to our podcast 18 months later since entering the Primary Care sector.We discussed:• What the clinical competency development looks like for a pharmacist entering this sector.• How to use clinical guidelines.• The importance of managing your time at work and outside of work for self-development.• Who this role is for and whether it was the right decision for Sundeep.

What have I learnt after heading the recruitment process of hiring dozens of pharmacists in the last 12 months alone. After reading through over 300 CVs and applications, interviewing dozens of pharmacists and assessed clinical competencies, I share some insider information on what employers look for in a pharmacist for their PCN or GP surgery.

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...

“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...