Page 29 - P4403.59-V70_Numark Pharmacy Magazine_November 25 PRINT
P. 29
2026
Most newly qualified pharmacists Preparing in advance
already have OSCE experience, as
they’re part of modern pharmacy Since at the time of writing this, the
courses. Since I didn’t encounter course hasn’t started yet, so I’ve
OSCEs during my own studies, I did been focusing on getting ready. I’ve
wonder if I might struggle to catch completed CPPE programmes and
up. Thankfully, Birmingham University attended relevant meetings and
is offering additional practice webinars to build a solid foundation.
sessions to help those of us without The CPPE prescribing learning
prior experience feel prepared. gateway has been especially
The mixture of face-to-face and helpful—it offers guidance on
online university sessions also feels prescribing safely, monitoring and
manageable, and that balance works reviewing prescriptions, improving
well for me. prescribing practices, and how to
handle barriers to prescribing. It's a
Finding support and managing great resource for anyone on this
time path.
Because of my start date, I can’t What lies ahead
accumulate hours with my DPP
until after my induction. I’ve already On a personal note, I’m excited about
scheduled a meeting with my DPP to the journey ahead, even as I wonder
review next steps and plan my time how I’ll balance work, home life, and
with them. My biggest concern right studying. My kids have been finding
now is juggling the course alongside it hilarious that I’m going to be a
work while ensuring we maintain student again, they even had a good
pharmacist cover. However, my team laugh at my student card when it
has been incredibly supportive, arrived in the post!
and that reassurance makes a big
difference.
29
15/10/2025 14:06:19
P4403.59-V70_Numark Pharmacy Magazine_November 25.indd 29 15/10/2025 14:06:19
P4403.59-V70_Numark Pharmacy Magazine_November 25.indd 29
