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Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeFrom IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing QualificationTune in to the latest episode of our DPP Connect Podcast Series – From IP to Income: Maximising Your Prescribing QualificationIn 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!
2025-05-0728 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeKey considerations when applying for the IP CourseKey considerations when applying for the IP CourseUnsure 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 for key advice and guidance
2024-09-0522 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeHow to know if you've found a good DPPHow to know if you've found a good DPPReady 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 their applications. 🎧 Catch the full...
2024-08-2813 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeFrom Prescriber to Mentor: Your Journey as a DPP 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 now to learn more!
2024-08-0111 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeQuality Assurance Requirements for Sourcing a DPPQuality Assurance Requirements for Sourcing a DPPJoin 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 #DPP #QualityAssurance
2024-07-1735 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeDealing with Out of Stock Items Dealing with Out of Stock ItemsJoin 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 these challenges and uncovering practical solutions to ensure patient care remains uninterrupted.Tune...
2024-03-1139 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticePharmacy First: What you need to know Pharmacy First: What you need to knowJoin 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 getting involved.We also discuss the benefits the service may bring, the challenges that c...
2024-02-2630 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeBeyond the Basics: An Expert GP's Unique Insights on Menopause & HRT for PharmacistsBeyond the Basics: An Expert GP's Unique Insights on Menopause & HRT for PharmacistsJoin 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...
2024-01-2636 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeParkinson’s Reviews in Primary Care: Key Insights for PharmacistsParkinson’s Reviews in Primary Care: Key Insights for PharmacistsExciting 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 Kassam, a Senior IP Pharmacist and the Training and Development Lead at CPS.Together we discuss...
2023-12-0620 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeDepression Reviews in Primary Care - Advice for Pharmacists from specialist Mental Health GP Dr Marc KayDelivering 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 that should prompt referral. Dr Kay then shares some val...
2023-09-2732 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeWhy pharmacists are best placed to conduct Heart Failure reviews in Primary CareWhy pharmacists are best placed to conduct Heart Failure reviews in Primary CareExpand 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 well as my experience as the clinical lead at CPS and the founder of CPA.
2023-08-0919 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeConducting DOAC Reviews in Primary Care: What do you need to know?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 Solutions.Together, we explore the benefits of switching your patients from Warfarin to DOACs and...
2023-07-1917 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeMost Pharmacists Miss these Crucial Checks when Reviewing Osteoporosis & Alendronic AcidMost 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 several other key considerations. These include the duration of treatment, lifestyle assessments, interpreting T-scores, and determining which patients may benefit from a drug hol...
2023-06-2121 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeA Pharmacist's Guide to Running Diabetes Clinics A Pharmacist's Guide to Running Diabetes ClinicsStart 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 explore what it takes for a pharmacists to run diabetes clinics and the essential skills and knowledge required to run...
2023-06-0921 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeHRT: Key Considerations for Pharmacists in Primary Care HRT: Key Considerations for Pharmacists in Primary CareAre 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 co-host Ruhina Kassam, the Service Manager for Clinical Pharmacist Solutions and the Training and Development...
2023-05-2622 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeThe IP Qualification and Beyond The IP Qualification and BeyondAre 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 DMP' service.Together, we discussed undertaking the IP Qualification, what the IP course doesn't equip you wit...
2023-05-1033 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeThe New QOF Requirements 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 at CPS and a lead IP pharmacist. The two are also joined by today's guest Sarah O'Connor, a clinical pharmacist, and the Digita...
2023-04-1922 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticePharmacy Technicians in Primary CarePharmacy Technicians in Primary CareIn 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 PCN.This episode is an indispensable resource for any pharmacy technician seeking to explore the possibilities of...
2023-04-0520 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticePharmacist Competency & Maintaining Evidence of Competency Pharmacist Competency and Maintaining Evidence of CompetencyYou 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 Siddiqur Rahman, a GP-based pharmacist prescriber with over 7 years of experience who is also a PDA representative, and Ruhina Kassam, discuss the importance of...
2023-03-2927 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeWhat a Non-IP Pharmacist Can & Can't do in Primary Care?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 Pharmacists can and ca...
2023-03-1433 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeIs Primary Care for you?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.🎙Tune in now to learn more📺 Alternatively, you can also watch the episode here.
2023-03-0718 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice18 Months In - My Clinical Pharmacist Journey 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.Inspired by this episode, we created 10 Top Tips for Pharmacists who are wishing to transition into the Primary Care Sector. To read thi...
2022-08-3122 minDiscussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeTop 10 tips to increase your chances of securing a clinical pharmacist role.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.
2022-08-1506 minDiscussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeFrom junior Pharmacist to Senior Pharmacist within 2 yearsThe 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 discus...
2022-07-2718 minDiscussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeUsing TikTok to educate patients beyond the consultation room?“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 chan...
2022-07-1218 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeAdvice to Pharmacists from Tara Humphries- a PCN support consultantIn 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...
2021-04-0114 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeUnderstanding what QOF is & using your IP qualificationAll 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...
2021-03-1713 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticePay brackets & career progression in General PracticeTaking 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
2021-03-0123 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeShowcasing your skills to the wider practice team & publishing articlesIn 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.
2021-02-1719 min
Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General PracticeHow Tony Robins paved my entry into the General Practice sectorWe 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.
2021-02-0122 min