Discussing essential topics related to Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice

The Career They Don’t Teach You in Pharmacy School | From NHS to Medicinal Cannabis - Featuring Nabila Chaudri🎙If you're looking for interview help and techniques on how to get a role in health tech / medicinal cannabis, this is the episode for you. 👇Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: The Career They Don’t Teach You in Pharmacy School | From NHS to Medicinal Cannabis - Featuring Nabila Chaudri🎙Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Nabila Chaudri, Superintendent at Montu / Alternaleaf, to discuss her varied career which has spanned hospital and community pharmacy, the GPhC inspectorate, and a Director of Pharmacy role within health tech.Nabila shares the reality of pushing past your comfort zone to find real growth, her current work navigating the complexities of the medicinal cannabis sector, and how building a successful career often involves being open to feedback and embracing the "what's next" in your journey.🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J-4R2HMxjsUA huge thank you to Nabila for joining us and sharing your advice!

Turning a Gap in Pharmacy Education into Innovation - Featuring Zhyar SaidAre you a pharmacist with a great idea but unsure how to build it? 💡Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Turning a gap in pharmacy education into innovation featuring Zhyar Said🎙Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Zhyar Said, founder of RevisePharma, to discuss how he identified a gap in pharmacy education and built a solution that has supported thousands of pharmacists at the start of their careers.Zhyar shares the reality of turning early career challenges into a successful training platform, his journey toward becoming a multi-platform founder, and how building a business often starts by solving the challenges you see right in front of you.🎧 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://linktw.in/TVVTHiA huge thank you to Zhyar for joining us and sharing your journey!

Building a Hair Care Brand as a Pharmacist - featuring Shikha RamjutanAre you a pharmacist looking to build your own brand? Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Building a Hair Care Brand as a Pharmacist - featuring Shikha Ramjutan 🎙Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Shikha Ramjutan, Founder of Reset and a Pharmacist by background, to discuss her journey from clinical practice to the beauty and wellness industry.Shikha shares the reality of building a healthcare-informed brand, how she used her clinical skills to identify a massive gap in the hair care market, and why your pharmacy degree is actually your biggest business differentiator.🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/HtiOVYvGWfgA huge thank you to Shikha Ramjutan for joining us and showing us how to bridge the gap between pharmacy and the beauty and wellness industry!

Breaking into Aesthetics as a Pharmacist - Featuring Mo HarbInterested in a career outside of the traditional pharmacy path?Today we continue our new series, Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy, with our latest episode: Breaking into Aesthetics as a Pharmacist - Featuring Mo Harb 🎙Our host Ruhina Kassam and co-host Sarah Dekmak are joined by Mo Harb, Chief Aesthetic Pharmacist at Aesthetic Intelligence and Brand Ambassador for Vivacy and Filmed, to discuss his journey.Mo shares the unfiltered truth about breaking into aesthetics, why a "one-day" course isn't enough, and how to own your title with confidence in a new arena.🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/LawLcNYU4UcA huge thank you to Mo Harb for joining us and showing us how to bridge the gap between pharmacy and clinical aesthetics!

First steps to become a Pharmpreneur - Featuring Moe ZararaIs your pharmacy career feeling "stuck"?Today we launch our new series: Entrepreneurship and Alternative Careers in Pharmacy🎙In Episode 1, our host, Ruhina Kassam, and co-host, Sarah Dekmak, are joined by Moe Zarara, CEO and founder of Pharmpreneur to discuss his journey.🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7sIbRMzrnywA huge thank you to Moe Zarara for joining us and sharing your journey!#Podcast #PodcastSeries #PharmacyCareers #Entrepeneurship

Tune 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!

Key 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

How 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 episode now to stay ahead in your professional journey!

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!

Quality 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

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 in now to deepen your understanding of how we can tackle out of stock items together.You can also watch the episode on our YouTube channel here. To access our free guidance document on navigating drug shortages, click here.

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 community pharmacists may face, and the support and training packages available.🎧Tune in now to find out more📺Alternatively, you can watch the episode here.

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.

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 this article use the link below. https://www.clinicalpharmacistsolutions.co.uk/post/top-10-tips-for-pharmacists-wishing-to-transition-into-the-primary-care-sector

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 qualification yet.In this episode we discussed:The difference between a PCN Pharmacist & a Practice PharmacistWhat the day-to-day workload looks like for a PCN pharmacistHow to progress from a junior to a senior pharmacistThe biggest pitfalls pharmacists new to the role fall intoAnd 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.ukJoin us on our telegram too, where we post latest updates!www.t.me/Clinical_Pharmacist_Academy

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 DekmakHosted by Runa Salim and Mahmud YusupovAvailable on Spotify and YouTube.https://spoti.fi/3cJvJkfhttps://youtu.be/SU8_wWsfEzcJoin 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