In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, host Jo Lane is joined by Rachael Lemon, a highly regarded pharmacy professional and leadership coach.

Together, they explore the critical topics of well-being and resilience in pharmacy practice—essential skills for navigating the high-pressure environment of healthcare.

Rachael shares insights from her career journey, discussing how pharmacy professionals can set boundaries, develop personal resilience, and foster a supportive team culture. She highlights practical strategies to maintain well-being, prevent burnout, and cultivate leadership skills at all levels.

Whether you're a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, trainee or part of a wider healthcare team, this episode offers valuable strategies to help you thrive, rather than just survive, in your role.

Listen now and take the first step toward a more resilient and sustainable pharmacy career!

Learning Outcomes

After listening to this episode, you will be able to:

• Recognise the impact of workplace pressures on well-being and resilience and understand the importance of self-care in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Apply practical strategies to manage workload effectively, including setting boundaries and saying ‘no’ when necessary.
• Develop techniques to foster a positive and supportive work culture, ensuring pharmacy teams can thrive even in demanding environments.

Resources Mentioned

• Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK)
• APTUK and Pharmacy Support pharmacy technicians factsheet
• Calm app for sleep, mediation and relaxation
• CPPE guide 'Being resilient'
• CPPE guide 'De-stress you'
• CPPE guide 'Overcoming anxiety'
• CPPE guide 'Work life balance'
• Insight Timer guided meditation
• Mental Health First Aide England
• MIND
• Pharmacist Support
• Resilience Research Centre
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society one-to-one support(for RPS members)
• The Mindful Movement YouTube channel – guided meditations

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