Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Podcast

The Royal College of Pharmacy
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Your pharmacy foundation training year is a massive learning curve. Join Kina Vyas from the Royal College of Pharmacy every month as she talks to experienced students and tutors who share their insights about coping with the challenges it brings. Whether you want to know about your first day, how to meet learning outcomes, prepare for your progress reviews or pass your registration assessments, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 06/01/2025

    Preparing for the day of the GPhC and PSNI common registration assessment

    This episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at ways to get yourself ready for the all important GPhC registration assessment for trainees, including handy tips on preparation and maintaining you wellbeing so you can bring your A-game to the assessment, and give yourself the best chance of passing. Featured speaker is Atif Saddiq, portfolio pharmacist based in GP pharmacy and Academia, and Chair of the RCPharm Early Careers Advisory Group. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  2. 10/01/2025

    Foundation Trainee Podcast Episode 1 - Learning Outcomes and Progress Reviews

    Episode One of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at the learning outcomes for trainees including handy tips on gathering, recording and reviewing your evidence to make 100% sure you’re exactly where you want to be when the time comes round for your regular progress reviews. If you have friends or colleagues who are also Foundation Trainee pharmacists, why not encourage them to listen? In future episodes we'll cover developing your prescribing skills in your foundation year, maintaining an effective work life balance, and revising for the registration assessment , and other ways to make your Foundation year just that little bit less stressful. You'll find many more learning and revision resources on the RCPharm website at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/, including how to sign up for our popular Revision Course with Mock Assessment and feedback sessions. It's all part of our Foundation Trainee Membership Programme, designed to give you the best possible chance of passing your GPhC registration assessment, and available for less than £15 per month by monthly Direct Debit. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  3. Jan 6

    Foundation Trainee Podcast Episode 2 - Developing Your Prescribing Skills

    Episode Two of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at how to make the most of your time as a Foundation Trainee to develop your skills and confidence when it comes to prescribing. If you have friends or colleagues who are also Foundation Trainee pharmacists, why not encourage them to listen? In future episodes we'll cover maintaining an effective work life balance, revising for the registration assessment, and other ways to make your Foundation year just that little bit less stressful. You'll find many more learning and revision resources on the RCPharm website at https://membership.rcpharm.org/rps-membership/foundation including how to sign up for our popular Revision Course with Mock Assessment and feedback sessions. It's all part of our Foundation Trainee Membership Programme, designed to give you the best possible chance of passing your GPhC registration assessment, and available for around £15 per month if you pay by annual Direct Debit. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  4. Feb 1

    Foundation Trainee Podcast Episode 3: Maintaining your wellbeing as a Foundation Trainee Pharmacist

    How do you keep yourself mentally and physically well during your Foundation training? This episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast series looks at ways to the issue of Maintaining your wellbeing. This episode features handy tips on using your time wisely both in and outside of work, including balancing your time between work and revision, so you can stay well and deal with challenges that arise in your life as a trainee pharmacist. Featured speakers joining our Foundation training lead Kina Vyas, are Baguiasri Mandane, a Foundation trainee designated supervisor and workplace wellbeing champion, and Chloe Pheasey, currently a trainee pharmacist, undergoing a split placement working in hospital and GP practice. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  5. Mar 1

    Foundation Trainee Podcast Episode 4 - Making the most of your training year

    In our latest episode, we explored top tips for making the most out of your training year, and making sure you have the right mindset to grow and learn from your experiences without putting too much pressure on yourself. Featured speakers joining our Foundation training lead Kina Vyas, are Jane Msumba, pharmacist and creator of Pharmfluency. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min

  6. Apr 28

    Foundation Trainee Podcast Episode 5 - Revising for the Calculations Paper

    In the latest episode of our Foundation Trainee Podcast looks at ways to get yourself prepared for your GPhC Common Registration Assessment, including: Handy tips on when and how to revise most effectively for the calculations paperHow to find the most reliable practice questions to test yourself Tips on fitting your revision around your work and personal life. Find all our resources and support for foundation trainee pharmacists at https://www.rcpharm.org/for-foundation-trainees/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
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Your pharmacy foundation training year is a massive learning curve. Join Kina Vyas from the Royal College of Pharmacy every month as she talks to experienced students and tutors who share their insights about coping with the challenges it brings. Whether you want to know about your first day, how to meet learning outcomes, prepare for your progress reviews or pass your registration assessments, this is the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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