Boots Outpatient Pharmacy Opens at Derriford Hospital Read the full story and more about access and parking: ow.ly/6aTq50R6l9B

It’s been a busy time for University Hospitals Plymouth Pharmacy Department with a new inpatient and a new outpatient pharmacy! But today our new Boots pharmacy opened and we are very much looking forward to working with the Boots Pharmacy Team to provide an enhanced service for our patients.

Boots has revealed that it is considering launching a “development programme” for pharmacy technicians to “free up pharmacist capacity”. Boots The PDA ow.ly/geWC50Re28H? #PharmacyTechnician

Join us for a webinar on 25.4.24 at 7pm to hear from Healthwatch England on behalf of #patients about #PharmacyFirst & what they are recommending to government & NHS England about the future of #pharmacy services. Member sign up: ow.ly/HlLg50RiQXN #ProfessionalLeadership #CPD

Are you a dynamic leader interested in Supply services and Quality Improvement? We are recruiting to two band 6 Senior Pharmacy Technician posts in Supply that has just had a full refurbishment and new automation! #pharmacytechnicians jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

Looking forward to taking on this new role at such an exciting time for pharmacy technicians 😊

Holly, one of our PTPTs ran a successful session today in the main entrance educating staff and patients on smoking cessation. Great interactions from people stopping by to seek Holly's advice. Well done :) #preregistrationpharmacytechnicians

APTUK welcome Department of Health and Social Care plans to allow #PharmacyTechnicians to support in the expansion of access to take-home #Naloxone supplies. ow.ly/sRfz50RIo3q See our position statement below: #PatientAccess #ProfessionalRecognition #PharmacyServices

New week.....new branch. Welcome to the APTUK & College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) branch. If you are a #PharmacyTechnician working in #mentalhealth services or have an interest in this speciality then you are welcome to join. Email [email protected] to sign up.

Great leadership session from my fellow CPhO leadership alumna Kiran Channa 😊. Psychological safety, recognising stress in ourselves and others is important. Some great models discussed too. Always enjoy a bit of Simon Sinek being incorporated!

Don't miss out on your opportunity to nominate a colleague for the prestigious APTUK Community #PharmacyTechnician of the Year #Award. Nominations are open until Sunday 23rd June, so don't delay. Please clink the link below to record your vote. ow.ly/2gPk50RQP0u

APTUK Wales Branch are hosting a virtual meeting on Wednesday June 12th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Hannah Thompson, a #PharmacyTechnician based in Accident & Emergency, will be the speaker. To register interest please email [email protected] See you there! #CPD #learntogether

Legislation enabling pharmacy technicians to supply medicines via a PGD comes into force on the 26th June 2024 legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/729/… Thanks to everyone for supporting so far. Looking forward to working with colleagues to maximise this key change for services & patient care.

On June 26th 2024, legislative amendments that permit #PharmacyTechnicians in England, Wales & Scotland to supply & administer prescription drugs under a patient group direction (PGD) will come into force. #clinicalservices #professionaldevelopment #prescription #pharmacyservices

Please share: Royal Pharmaceutical Society APTUK BOPA Committee The BPSA CMHP The PCPA UKCPA - the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board is seeking an experienced part-time policy lead to join its Secretariat, working remotely. Apply by 27Sept: tinyurl.com/bdhzm5be

Any of my pharmacy technician colleagues University Hospitals Plymouth Pharmacy Department interested in doing this?

Two amazing competitions to win free membership for the year, open to current and new members who work in community pharmacy and primary care APTUK pop to J18 for more info The Pharmacy Show

Happy World Pharmacy Technician day! Please follow over on APTUK for a day full of showcasing & celebration of you, and our profession. Thank you for all you do, every day. #WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay #InternationalPharmacyTechnicianDay #CelebrateTheEveryday #ShapeTheFuture

Wales Branch meeting: 27th November 7.30pm Please join to hear from from Amy John (Antimicrobial #PharmacyTechnician) as she gives us an insight into her role within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. There will be an opportunity for questions. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a2f9f198…

Great presentation tonight from Jenny Whitefoot on the MH career progression for Pharmacy Technicians Devon Partnership NHS Trust for the SW APTUK meeting this evening. APTUK APTUK Branch Liaison President@APTUK