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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
Weekly eNewsletter 9th May 2024
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Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows Recruitment 2024-25
Recruitment for the 2024-25 cohort of Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows (SPCLF) is underway!
Volunteers Needed - New Chronic Pain Toolkit Evaluation
Our colleagues on the Scottish Pharmacy Pain Network are looking for some pharmacists with an interest in pain management to contribute to the review of a new Scottish Government resource
Deletions to Part 7S as of 1st May 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for May 2024. In this month there are three deletions to Part 7S of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
Gateway C Primary Care Cancer Education Platform Launch
Today is the official launch date of Gateway C in Scotland. A free online cancer education platform for primary care health professionals.
Weekly eNewsletter 2nd May 2024
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Closed For May Bank Holiday
We will be closed for the the bank holiday on Monday the 6th May 2024.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List of Products
The update is to Section 10 Skin to remove Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin free Ointment from NHS Grampian’s list only.
May 2024 Part 7 Publishing
We have been advised that the May 2024 edition of Part 7 will be slightly delayed this month.
Get Ready for a Day of Golf and Giving: CPS Charity Golf Day
Get your clubs ready and mark your calendars because the countdown to the CPS Charity Golf Day at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort is officially on! On Friday, 17th May 2024, golf enthusiasts and philanthropists alike will come together for a day of fun, fundraising, and fellowship in support of St Columba’s Hospice.
Changes to The Knowledge Network
The Knowledge Network for health and social care has had a refresh!
Pharmacist Manager (Job Share), Methven, Perthshire
We are looking for a regular part-time Pharmacist Manager to support our team and job share with our existing Pharmacist Manager within our Methven branch. We are looking for a Pharmacist who is passionate about supporting our team, providing exceptional patient care and being part of Davidsons Chemists.
Newly Qualified Support Pharmacist Managers, Tayside
We have exciting roles available that would suit a newly qualified pharmacist looking to undertake the NES Post-Registration Foundation Programme. Full-time or part-time positions are available.
Advertise a Vacancy on Our Newly Refreshed Website
Need to recruit a Pharmacist? Want to find a Pharmacy Technician or provide a pre-reg with an opportunity? Look no further, we have a powerful tool to help you advertise your vacancies and it’s free for you as one of our members to use. it’s free. Don’t’ worry, you read that perfectly!
Weekly eNewsletter 25th April 2024
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Community Pharmacy Employee Independent Prescribers
We need to update our records on the current numbers across our network in relation to the various roles relating to CP IPs. This will support training and budget plans for the future.
The data will be securely stored and used only by community pharmacy for planning purposes.
Contractor and Employee Pharmacists Still to Start CP IP Training
Please complete this data for any pharmacists who have still to (and want to!) start CP IP Training
Prescription Collection: Thursday, 2nd May 2024
Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 2nd May 2024.
Post-registration Foundation Funded Course - Applications for Next Cohort
This October, a new group of newly qualified pharmacists who are employed in community pharmacy will embark on a programme designed to improve confidence and competence in-role. Successful applicants who progress as expected through the course will be guaranteed a place on an IP course in Scotland.
Pharmacist (Post-registration Trainee), Edinburgh
Are you a newly qualified pharmacist (less than 3 years) or hoping to qualify in 2024? Gilmerton Pharmacy is looking for an enthusiastic foundation pharmacist to join our team!
Scottish Pharmacist Awards 2024
Last Saturday, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) attended the Scottish Pharmacists Awards to celebrate the amazing work of our community pharmacy network.