Foundation+ Programme

Programme Details

Duration

14 months

Programme Director(s)

Costs

Non-PWDS Affiliated Trust

£445

PWDS Affiliated Trust

£285

Funded Places

No funded places available for this programme.

Programme Introduction

The PWDS Foundation+ aims to enhance the clinical knowledge, calculation proficiency, and professional readiness of trainee pharmacists through a structured educational package set out and requested by educational leads in the South West region. This programme presents a comprehensive training supplement that addresses key competency areas required for registration as a pharmacist in the UK.

This educational package has been designed to complement the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) initial education and training standards for pharmacists, providing additional support materials that enhance learning and development in preparation for professional practice.

Entry Criteria

The following prerequistes must be met before application

You need to be a trainee pharmacist in England currently undertaking your foundation training in any sector of practice.

Programme Features

  • *NEW* Learning at lunch every week during term time
  • Over 30 detailed online clinical case studies with scenario-based questions and access to clinical material
  • OTC modules and quizzes
  • Clinical learning packages
  • Over 90 GPhC style calculation and clinical questions
  • Expert speaker sessions
  • Online mock assessment and revision session
  • Revision aids

Programme Description

 

Case Studies

  • Each case incorporates scenario-style questions that test the trainee’s ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical situations. These questions are designed to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills essential for autonomous pharmacist practice.
  • These case studies will complement the clinical material which will be accessible to the trainee pharmacists to help support them throughout their training programme.

 

GPhC Style Questions

  • Each clinical topic will have a number of GPhC style clinical and calculation questions with instant feedback.
  • The question formats mirror those encountered in the GPhC registration assessment.

 

Calculations

  • The educational package includes pharmaceutical calculations covering the full scope of computational skills required in modern pharmacy practice.
  • The online calculation platform provides immediate feedback, allowing trainees to identify areas for improvement. Each calculation includes a step-by-step solution guide demonstrating the correct approach. Trainees can track their progress through a personal dashboard, focusing their revision on areas requiring additional practice.

 

Expert speaker sessions

  • To enhance the learning experience, the educational package includes a series of expert speaker sessions delivered by specialist pharmacists, and healthcare professionals from across the NHS and academic institutions.
  • Sessions would cover introduction to clinical topics, clinical insights and top tips.

 

*NEW* Learning at Lunch sessions

  • Every week during term time
  • Run through of the clinical case studies
  • Chance to ask questions and understand how to complete the case studies

Method of Delivery

Online clinical material

Online calculations

Online scenario-based questions for practical application

Expert speaker webinars and podcasts

Online drop in sessions for Q&A

Online revision session

Method of Assessment

Online Mock assessment

Online Calculations

Online Clinical questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about this Programme

General FAQs

Answers to most common applications for each stage of the Programme process can be found on our dedicated Frequently Asked Questions page and is usually the quickest and easiest way to resolve most enquiries.

Please ensure you check this page before submitting a contact enquiry. 

Contact

Programme Director

For general enquiries or in case of Programme Director absence:

Email: pwds@uhbw.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0117 342 6677

Enrolment

Step One

Programme Application

If you wish to pay via invoice, to complete your application you will need: *Name of the person responsible for payment *Full invoice address including postcode *Your educational lead/designated supervisor details including email.
If you wish to pay via PO to complete your application you will need: * A Purchase Order (PO) Number and digital copy of the FULL PO document, including invoicing details to upload (you can find details about POs in the frequently asked questions section of the programme page) * Your educational lead/designated supervisor details including email address.
If you have any questions please get in touch with the Training Programme Director. Once registered you will be added to our virtual learning environment, Moodle. You will access all the material through Moodle.

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