Foundation Training Consortium (FTC)

The FTC is a partnership between @UoBPaMS, @ImaanHealthcare & @FromButtercups, pioneers of innovative education & training for the trainee pharmacist workforce

[Prof. Simon Tweddell @simontweddell]

Really enjoyed facilitating the 5 Fundamentals of Team-Based Learning workshops this week with @drgemmaquinn. Fantastic engagement from our academics and our external visitors. I loved hearing about their experiences and insights on TBL. @UoBPaMS @TBLearning @UniofBradford

[Pharmacist Support @PharmaSupport]

Good time management is vital for our wellbeing, it enables us to realise our goals (how good does it feel to tick something off the checklist?!) & have more time to spend with others, pursue hobbies or switch off. Learn more with our learning module: https://t.co/gNkfNQwWIq

[Pharmacist Support @PharmaSupport]

If you’re a #pharmacist, #trainee or #MPharmstudent & you need to talk to someone, please contact us. Our Counselling & Peer Support service is confidential, with minimal waiting lists, & free for people on lower incomes: https://t.co/iZJrxe4PEv
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

[Khalid Khan @khalidqkhan]

It’s a wrap!!! Leeds was the last day of @FTConsortium clinical assessment skills training for hospital trainees. Over 200 trainees completed the training, that’s almost a quarter of the national hospital trainee cohort!

Thrilled to have @ImaanHealthcare pharmacists involved🥰

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. #KnowYourNumbers https://t.co/IIFSXhc0qZ

[Pharmacist Support @PharmaSupport]

It’s #InternationalDayOfCharity today. If you can, please donate £5 to Pharmacist Support today so we can continue to provide the tailored support our #pharmacyfamily needs, so no one faces challenging times alone. https://t.co/Z4AqZWTpcx #CharityTuesday

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

Oriel situational judgement test: what pharmacy students need to know

Here @khalidqkhan @asafdar1 & @Its_Atif provide useful tips and advice on what you need to consider before and during this assessment.

https://t.co/ejkd4uQZI9

@BPSA

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Don't dismiss the early signs of a heart attack.

A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms. https://t.co/YWL66OzehD

[NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service @NHS_SPS]

Our latest Spotlight Monthly Digest was published this week. It is a summary of our outputs & resources over the last month & details our upcoming events.

It is relevant to all healthcare professionals working across the system. Please share it widely.

https://t.co/xjyjsKUXmq

[Khalid Khan @khalidqkhan]

Liverpool! 🥰 Back to the city where I completed my MPharm @LjmuPharmacy

Day 3 of 4 of the @FTConsortium delivering clinical assessment skills training to hospital trainees on behalf of @NHSE_WTE

As usual, great trainees in this region - and personally lots of fab memories ☺️

[University of Bradford @UniofBradford]

Horhorli shares the apps she uses as a university student in this blog 📲 👇

https://t.co/vg1PAJuOaR #TeamBradford

[Parampreet (she/her/hers) @PamBahia1]

New training offer for #communitypharmacy professionals from @NHSE_WTE @ProPharmace

▪️500 places for DPPs
▪️500 places for other educational supervisors and/or designated supervisors.

Click link in X below for more info & details on how to register

#PharmacySupervision

[Khalid Khan @khalidqkhan]

Today our @FTConsortium clinical assessment skills roadshow rolled into sunny Manchester! Hospital trainee pharmacists were given the opportunity to practice assessments on each other. Session delivered by a combo of community pharmacists, GP pharmacists & physician associates 😎

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

Oriel numeracy test: what pharmacy students need to know

Here @khalidqkhan @asafdar1 & @Its_Atif advise on what you need to consider before and during the assessment.

https://t.co/xak8SA07lJ

@BPSA @PharmPress

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

In this #professionalskills article, @NicklessG gives advice on how to facilitate and support pharmacists and trainees undertaking rotations:
https://t.co/zzT6Ml2yAf

[UoBPharmMedSci @UoBPaMS]

Our team has developed a patient invitation letter (to a deprescribing consultation) and a patient guide to safely stopping a medicine. Both of these were co-designed with patients and carers. NHS branded and translations are available. https://t.co/hfmfWAoKF2

[Khalid Khan @khalidqkhan]

Lovely day in Newcastle, delivering clinical assessment skills training as part of @FTConsortium for hospital trainees in the North East. A really good bunch 👏

Very proud to have @ImaanHealthcare community pharmacists help deliver this training and share experiences.

#Oriel

[NHS North East & Yorkshire @NHSNEY]

With a #BankHoliday weekend coming up (Monday 28th August), it’s a good time to check you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car.

🩹Plasters, antiseptic cream & painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents & injuries.

➡️https://t.co/IU7v6y7VO0

[Dan Hill @dan_jhill]

📣 Pleased to announce a further expansion of trainee pharmacist cross sector placements in Health & Justice for 2024/25.

2️⃣6️⃣ placements will be available to preference on ORIEL

More than half H&J sites with a on site pharmacy will host a trainee pharmacist by 2024/25

[UKHSA Yorkshire and Humber @UKHSA_YandH]

Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms followed by a rash.

Find out more about measles symptoms below and at the NHS website: https://t.co/z5mkTbddsU