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- At Dean and Smedley we aim
to provide a programme of training
and experience that is designed not
only to enable students to meet the
objectives of the pre-reg standards and
exam, but also to give a confident start
to their practice as a pharmacist.
- The training programme is described on the following slides
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- Each of the areas above will be described in detail on the slides
following
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- We offer four training placements. Two students are based predominately
in community pharmacies (with a short 3-4 week placement in secondary
care), while the other two students share a split (50:50) placement with
Queens hospital in Burton on Trent on a quarterly rotation.
- The programme is managed by pharmacists with considerable experience of
pre-registration training. The tutors and trainers in the pharmacy all
undertake CPD activity relevant to their training role.
- There is also a mentoring system in place to ensure that students have a
colleague with whom they can discuss their progress or concerns during
the year.
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- The programme is well integrated and has a rigorous quality control
system to ensure that the standard of training is continually reviewed
and improved. Feedback from students is a very important part of this
process and many of the programme developments over the years are based
directly on this feedback. A senior manager in Dean and Smedley and
Queens Hospital oversee this QA process.
- Pre-reg students, their tutors, trainers and managers all have access to
a central web-based information and communication system to enable them
to keep in touch and have access to the latest information.
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- We use a range of resources to ensure that the basic underpinning
knowledge is complete. These include materials from the CPPE, NPA and
RPSGB. Q1,Q2 etc refer to the first, second etc quarters of the year.
The various background materials are scheduled to allow sufficient time
to complete them, but also to ensure that the underpinning knowledge is
there before students need to put new skills into practice.
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- The training programme is based on a mix of planned
activities and projects alongside the self-directed learning.
- The training activities are divided into individual training events and
projects that will run through a period of time during the year.
- The events shown above form the core of the “taught” sessions. They are
chosen to compliment the undergraduate syllabus and to ensure that
students cover topics that may only be seen infrequently in practice.
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- During the year students undertake a variety of project topics. These
are designed to allow students to put into practice what they have
covered only in theory up to now. The topic titles are chosen in
association with the tutors and the aim is always to make them not only
a useful learning experience but also to ensure that they have a direct
relevance to practice. Past student projects have led directly to
changes in working practices in the company.
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- A variety of learning experiences is provided so that all students have
the opportunity to learn in their own way. In addition to the taught
components students are also supported in developing their own knowledge
and skills through private and group study.
A learning set is timetabled once a month so that the students
can get together and share experiences and also identify their own
learning needs.
- Regular feedback is provided and progress reviewed at frequent
intervals. Tutor and trainee have meetings away from the dispensary at
least once a fortnight to review evidence and progress.
- Full support is given in the run-up to the pre-reg exam.
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- In addition to the timetabled activities we aim to enable students to
experience as many different aspects of the practice and profession as
possible. Visits are arranged to work-shadow GPs and Prescribing
advisors, as well as meeting with providers of other primary care
services e.g. the drug and alcohol teams.
- Students are encouraged to make the most of other available training
such as that provided by the local branches of the RPSGB.
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- Our training and development commitment does not stop at qualification.
Our prime focus during the year is on those aspects of practice core to
day to day practice, however there are many aspects of working in a
pharmacy that newly qualified pharmacists find challenging. If students
stay on with the company then a personal development package is devised.
This will include the operation of local schemes such as PGDs, as well
as the chance to develop skills in managing staff. Full support is
provided for CPD.
- Newly qualified pharmacists can contact their tutor for support, but
also have a pharmacist mentor to support them through the sometimes
daunting first few months of practice.
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- In addition to the timetabled activities we aim to enable students to
experience as many different aspects of the practice and profession as
possible. Visits are arranged to work-shadow GPs and Prescribing
advisors, as well as meeting with providers of other primary care
services e.g. the drug and alcohol teams.
- Students are encouraged to make the most of other available training
such as that provided by the local branches of the RPSGB.
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- We hope that the programme of pre-reg training provides the best start
possible to a professional career.
- If you would like to know more or have any questions about the company
or its pre-reg training please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact details are available on the jobs@deanandsmedley.com page
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