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PWDS Programme Launch: Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC) Programme

PWDS Programme Launch: Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC) Programme

Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC) Training Program…
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting milestone has been reached today as University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and North Bristol NHS Trust officially co…
PWDS Homecare Training Programme – New Format Programme Now Available!

PWDS Homecare Training Programme – New Format Programme Now Available!

Homecare Training Programme Relaunch Delivers Greater Flexibility for Learners The Homecare Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Progr…
CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability – new dates added

CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability – new dates added

⭐ Online training day Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers and others who would need to fulfil this role ⭐ We have the following course available:…
PWDS Newsletter – Spring 2026 is now live

PWDS Newsletter – Spring 2026 is now live

The official Spring PWDS Newsletter is now live. Your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories from PWDS and across the South West. …
Supporting Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technicians at Yeovil Hospital: Four Pillars Resource Now on Display

Supporting Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technicians at Yeovil Hospital: Four Pillars Resource Now on Display

Pharmacy Technician colleagues at Yeovil Hospital are being encouraged to explore the valuable resource designed by PWDS and CPPE to support professio…
CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability

CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability

Online training day Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers and others who would need to fulfil this role We have the following course available:Full…
Join Our Upcoming Webinar: Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme

Join Our Upcoming Webinar: Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme

Are you interested in how specialised training can advance pharmacy technician practice? We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming overview and Q…
📢 2026 Induction Events for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme – BOOK NOW!

📢 2026 Induction Events for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme – BOOK NOW!

💡PWDS are excited to deliver a comprehensive training programme designed to support pharmacy technicians in developing the knowledge and skills needed…
PWDS Autumn/Winter Newsletter Now Live!

PWDS Autumn/Winter Newsletter Now Live!

The official Autumn/Winter PWDS Newsletter is now live. Your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories from PWDS and across the South…
PWDS/NHSE (HEE South) Trainee Pharmacist End of Year Event.

PWDS/NHSE (HEE South) Trainee Pharmacist End of Year Event.

11/07/23
PWDS and NHSE Southwest and Southeast teams (formally HEE South) will be running the Trainee Pharmacist End of Year event for Trainee Pharmacists at Future Inns Bristol on 12th July. This event is …
PWDS Welcomes the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

PWDS Welcomes the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan

07/07/23
Last week NHS England released their report titled “NHS Long Term Workforce Plan”. The report details the future of the workforce in the NHS, including pharmacy professionals. The report sets out m…
Congratulations Stars

The Future is Bright for Pharmacy Technicians in the NHS

04/07/23
PWDS are delighted to share this recent blog by Liz Fidler. Liz is the Senior Professional Advisor for Pharmacy Technician Practice at NHS England and has invited us to join her in celebrating the pro…
The GPhC is proposing to increase its fees from April 2024 but is first undertaking a consultation.

The GPhC is proposing to increase its fees from April 2024 but is first undertaking a consultation.

03/07/23
The proposal includes a 7.5% increase in all fees for pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and foundation trainees, including those for registration and renewal. Have your say at via the …
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Trainee Pharmacist GPhC registration assessment

27/06/23
Good luck to all trainee pharmacists who are sitting their registration assessment today. The PWDS/NHSE Southwest pharmacy team will be running a drop-in session on results day to celebrate good ne…
Band 6 – Job Opportunity at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Band 6 – Job Opportunity at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

21/06/23
Job Title: Product Approver/ Process Manager This post provides a unique opportunity to join the Pharmacy Aseptics team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and enhance our…
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Medicines Optimisation For Pharmacy Support Staff

14/06/23
The PWDS Medicines optimisation for pharmacy support staff training programme has been designed specifically for pharmacy assistants working in patient facing areas and supports those who are looking …
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PWDS Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Training Programme – Advanced Unit 3 in Clinical Prioritisation – applications open for September 2023

12/06/23
Clinical prioritisation is a method of working that aims to achieve the optimum use of the pharmacy team in clinical/patient facing areas. This is achieved by training and empowering pharmacy technici…

Exciting Job Opportunity!

08/06/23
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic pharmacist with an interest in Education, Training and developing others?   Do you want to be part of an innovative Department that have had…
Clinical Pharmacy Congress 12-13 May 2023, Excel London.

Clinical Pharmacy Congress 12-13 May 2023, Excel London.

11/05/23
Looking forward to #CPCongress this week. We’re delighted to be exhibiting at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress and we would love to meet you and discuss the great impact we can make on your career. …
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