Please note the following changes following the launch of the new Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework
Are you a pharmacist employed as part of the primary care Network Directed Enhanced Service or the NHS England Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice programme? CPPE has launched its new education pathway to meet the needs of pharmacists working in patient-facing, primary care roles.
(previously the Chief pharmacist development programme) Delivered in conjunction with the NHS leadership academy, this programme is aimed at senior pharmacists leading within the NHS and Health and Justice.
Funded training is available across England for community pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technicians in the Health and Justice sector.
The NHS Pharmacy quality scheme guidance 2019/20 outlines the key requirements for pharmacy contractors in meeting the PQS criteria. Here are some of the key learning and assessments which will support you in meeting the criteria.
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ExplorePlease note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Further HEE funded CPPE NHS CPCS: clinical assessment - essential skills study days are planned, if there is demand, between January and March 2020 in the following areas: York, Sheffield, Preston, Solihull, Norwich, East Midlands, Wimborne, Crawley, London, and South Central. Dates for these workshops will be available from mid-November.
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
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19 October 2019 at 0930
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopHallmark Hotel, Birmingham, B16 9RY
Hayley Berry and Megan Harris
This event will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence that you need to engage effectively in clinical medication review of your patients and their medicines. During the workshop you will apply evidence-based clinical medication review tools in a case study setting to make recommendations for rationalising medicines use. You will also have the opportunity to work with simulated patients and use your consultation skills to practise undertaking face-to-face clinical medication reviews.
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20 October 2019 at 10:00
Clinical medication reviewHallmark Hotel, Birmingham, B16 9RY
Trudi Ward and Jessica Hall
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Further HEE funded CPPE NHS CPCS: clinical assessment - essential skills study days are planned, if there is demand, between January and March 2020 in the following areas: York, Sheffield, Preston, Solihull, Norwich, East Midlands, Wimborne, Crawley, London, and South Central. Dates for these workshops will be available from mid-November.
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
20 October 2019 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopCrown Plaza London Kensington, London, SW7 4ER
Leanne May and Brian Conn
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Further HEE funded CPPE NHS CPCS: clinical assessment - essential skills study days are planned, if there is demand, between January and March 2020 in the following areas: York, Sheffield, Preston, Solihull, Norwich, East Midlands, Wimborne, Crawley, London, and South Central. Dates for these workshops will be available from mid-November.
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
20 October 2019 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopCounty Hotel, Essex, CM1 2PZ
Oliver Jones and Zara Mehra
The aim of this learning programme is for you to consider how pharmacy professionals in all sectors can support people who have asthma. You will apply your knowledge of asthma management and guidelines and explore how you can support people to manage their asthma, reduce complications and improve their quality of life.
#CPPEasthma
22 October 2019 at 19:30
Asthma - focal pointBest Western The Everglades Park Hotel, na, WA8 3UJ
Emma Wilson
The aim of this learning programme is for you to consider how pharmacy professionals in all sectors can support people who have asthma. You will apply your knowledge of asthma management and guidelines and explore how you can support people to manage their asthma, reduce complications and improve their quality of life.
#CPPEasthma
23 October 2019 at 19.30
Asthma - focal pointJurys Inn Cheltenham, , GL51 0TS
Lisa Bullock
23 October 2019 at 19:30
DepressionKing's Community Church, Hampshire, SO30 4BZ
Susan Carter
Please note these workshops are available where commissioned locally and by HEE to support the delivery of the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by community pharmacists.
The aim of this workshop is to support pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in order to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Further HEE funded CPPE NHS CPCS: clinical assessment - essential skills study days are planned, if there is demand, between January and March 2020 in the following areas: York, Sheffield, Preston, Solihull, Norwich, East Midlands, Wimborne, Crawley, London, and South Central. Dates for these workshops will be available from mid-November.
If you have previously attended a DMIRs event, the learning in NHS CPCS full day study day is the same so you do not need to attend.
#NHSCPCS
23 October 2019 at 09:30
NHS Community pharmacist consultation service: clinical assessment - essential skills workshopVillage Urban Resorts Leeds South, Leeds, LS27 0TS
Joanne Lane and Deborah Needham
29 October 2019 at 19:30
Antimicrobial stewardship: Focus on optimising antimicrobial prescribingThe Arundel Park Hotel, West Sussex, BN18 9JL
Clair Josephs
The aim of this learning programme is for you to consider how pharmacy professionals in all sectors can support people who have asthma. You will apply your knowledge of asthma management and guidelines and explore how you can support people to manage their asthma, reduce complications and improve their quality of life.
#CPPEasthma
29 October 2019 at 19:30
Asthma - focal pointAllendale House, Dorset, BH21 1AS
Anne Cole
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