Module information
Module details
- Title
- Preparation for Practice
- Type
- Specialist
- Module code
- S-PS-S5
- Credits
- 10
- Phase
- 3
- Requirement
- Compulsory
Aim of this module
This module will enable the trainee to gain experience in the skills required for the management of a l pharmaceutical services. This module aims to provide the trainee with a well-rounded skill set and to enable them to build the expertise necessary for practice in the NHS.
Work-based content
Training activities
| # | Learning outcome | Training activity | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1, 2, 3 |
Training activities
Draft a business case for a technical service or piece of equipment, to include a cost benefit analysis and options appraisal |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 2 | Learning outcome 2, 3, 4 |
Training activities
Raise an issue with estates or an external contractor and follow through to resolution |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 3 | Learning outcome 5, 7 |
Training activities
Review local procedures, to ensure consistency with latest versions of organisational policies and guidelines |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 4 | Learning outcome 1, 2, 5 |
Training activities
Review a contractual agreement with a supplier and suggest updated terms and conditions required for contract renewal |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 5 | Learning outcome 3, 4, 7 |
Training activities
Update a capacity and contingency plan for a service using an appropriate tool to ensure sufficient staff and resources for patient safety |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 6 | Learning outcome 5, 6 |
Training activities
Review error reports and design and develop a GMP training session to mitigate an error trend identified. Assess the effectiveness of the training |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 7 | Learning outcome 3, 6, 8 |
Training activities
Carry out supervision of personnel. Provide or assist in the delivery of ongoing refresher training on an aspect of the PQS and competency assessment of staff |
Type ETA | Action View |
| # 8 | Learning outcome 3, 6, 8 |
Training activities
Carry out a gap analysis of your management and leadership skills as you move into practice, review local, regional and national resources available to meet these needs Complete an introductory management or leadership training course identified as meeting one of your skills needs and write a reflective piece on how you will use the management tools within your workplace |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 9 | Learning outcome 3, 5 |
Training activities
Carry out an organisational risk assessment for a new injectable medicinal product and identify the appropriate location for preparation including any actions needed to mitigate risks |
Type DTA | Action View |
| # 10 | Learning outcome 3, 5, 8 |
Training activities
Perform a health and safety risk assessment within the department |
Type DTA | Action View |
Assessments
Complete 2 Case-Based Discussions
Complete 2 DOPS or OCEs
Direct Observation of Practical Skills Titles
- Complete the monthly work schedule for the department.
- Raise a supply issue with a supplier; identify and action initial steps required for resolution and documentation of the issue.
- Chair a departmental meeting.
- Give feedback to a team-member following an error/deviation.
Observed Clinical Event Titles
- Inform a customer of a delay in the delivery of their products or service.
- Advise the team on the necessary actions to be taken following the visit of a contractor to the facility.
- Provide technical advice to a colleague or customer.
Learning outcomes
| # | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Explain the financial and contractual requirements for running an NHS department. |
| 2 | Apply guidance and contractual requirements in practice when dealing with external contractors. |
| 3 | Practice effective communication with a range of stakeholders using a variety of methods. |
| 4 | Apply capacity and contingency planning in practice and plan departmental work schedules. |
| 5 | Apply organisational policies in the workplace. |
| 6 | Develop training for new staff members and support staff members in existing roles. |
| 7 | Critically appraise departmental practices and procedures and make improvements. |
| 8 | Discuss the principles of managing small teams within an NHS department. |
Clinical experiences
Clinical experiences help you to develop insight into your practice and a greater understanding of your specialty's impact on patient care. Clinical experiences should be included in your training plan and you may be asked to help organise your experiences. Reflections and observations from your experiences may help you to advance your practice and can be used to develop evidence to demonstrate your awareness and appreciation of your specialty.
Activities
- Talk to the departmental budget holder to appreciate their role in managing the finances of the department.
- Meet with a senior manger to appreciate need for forecasting the changes in activity of the department.
- With your manager, attend your departmental management meeting.
- Observe an external audit/inspection of the department.
- Attend a regional or national level meeting.
- Discuss with your manager the requirements for performing a PDR.
- Discuss with the Chief Pharmacist their role, daily activities, working relationships and pressures of the role.
- Attend divisional meetings where priorities and issues affecting pharmacy services are discussed for example business management meeting, contracts, HR or finance.
Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)
Important information
The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the trainee will be able to:
- Critically appraise departmental budgeting and reporting systems.
- Describe the requirements for tenders within the NHS.
- Explain the requirements for contracts and SLAs with external service providers.
- Summarise the guidance relating to training in NHS manufacturing and pharmacy technical services.
- Critically appraise different methods of training.
- Critically evaluate NHS management structures.
- Critically discuss and evaluate the principles of managing small teams within an NHS department.
Indicative content
- Critically appraise departmental budgeting and reporting systems.
- Budgets
- Financial year
- Interpreting budget reports
- Cost centres
- Responsibilities of budget holders
- Describe the requirements for tenders within the NHS.
- Legislation relating to public expenditure
- Different types of tenders
- When different tender types are required
- Explain contracts and SLAs with external service providers.
- NHS contracting system
- Guidance relating to SLAs
- Template SLAs
- Effective communication.
- Summarise the guidance relating to training in NHS manufacturing and pharmacy technical services.
- GMP
- QAAPS
- Documentation of training
- Review of training
- Critically appraise different methods of training
- Supervision
- Observation
- Validation
- Written training materials
- Demonstration
- Simulation
- Identification of training needs
- Awareness of external training courses
- Critically evaluate NHS management structures
- National
- Regional
- Trust level
- Departmental
- Critically discuss and evaluate the principles of managing small teams within an NHS department.