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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…
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NHS England Workforce, Training & Education South West Pharmacy & PWDS are pleased to announce the launch of Cohort 5 of the National Workforce Expansion Project. Expressions of interest applications will be open for 54 places across the S…
Job Opportunity at North Bristol NHS Trust
Specialist Pharmacist Haematology - Band 7 An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of Specialist Pharmacist for Haematology at NBT. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and forward-thinking individual to join our te…
PWDS Welcomes the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
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 modelling and development for the workforce over th…
Congratulations Stars
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 news with you but also to talk through next steps wi…
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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 for opportunities to develop their practice. Th…

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