Dilemma: when a line manager takes credit for your workSubscription

Four pharmacy professionals give their opinions on how to deal with a potentially plagiarising boss.

Welcome to Oceania: what to consider if you want to work in New ZealandSubscription

By Lucy Wheeler

New Zealand is an attractive place to be right now, making it a potential option for pharmacists thinking of registering and working abroad.

Five ways pharmacists can prepare for an online job interviewSubscription

By Emma Wilkinson

With recruitment processes moving online, it is vital that applicants know how to leave a positive digital impression.

Transatlantic pharmacy: what to consider if you want to work in CanadaSubscription

By Mary Adegboyega

As a socially progressive nation with universal healthcare and a friendly reputation, Canada could prove to be that tempting next move for many UK pharmacists.  

Side hustles: how pharmacists can turn their passions into a money spinnerSubscription

By Emma Wilkinson

The concept of a side hustle is a simple one — it is work that you can do on top of your day job that is flexible and can bring in money. 

How to tackle the Oriel numeracy assessmentSubscription

By Babir Malik, Joanna Domzal-Jamroz

Babir Malik and Joanna Domzal-Jamroz lead students through worked examples of the types of calculations covered in the Oriel recruitment process

Making the MPharm fairer: what can be done about the ethnicity awarding gap?Subscription

By Angela Kam, Dawn Connelly

After our investigation shows an “unacceptable gap” in awarding rates for higher degrees between white students and their black, Asian and minority ethnic counterparts, we ask how this disparity can be addressed.

The role of a scientific advisor and how to become one Subscription

By Neel Bhatt

Industry pharmacist Neel Bhatt gives his tips and advice on how to break into the sector as a scientific advisor.

Training during a pandemic: tips for new preregistration trainees

By Angela Kam

Pharmacy professionals share their advice with the new cohort of preregistration pharmacists about to start their training during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Requesting a retrospective prescription from a GPSubscription

By Angela Kam

A locum pharmacist’s decision to substitute one medicine for another may be in the best interest of the patient, but what are the legal and ethical implications?

Do I have the skills to work for a primary care network? Subscription

By Angela Kam

With opportunities to work in primary care networks emerging in England, pharmacists can make the most of their knowledge and experience to succed in such a role.

Five ways to promote self-care for you and your team during COVID-19

By Angela Kam

It is more important than ever to ensure the wellbeing of the frontline pharmacy workforce; here are some tips on how this can be done.

How employers can help support staff with disabilitiesSubscription

By Kathy Oxtoby

Employers have a duty of care to support the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees, including those with disabilities.

Nominate a female pharmacy professional to be one of our Women to Watch

By Angela Kam

Help us find and celebrate brilliant, unrecognised women who are accomplishing great things in pharmacy.

Sick from stress: 'presenteeism' in pharmacySubscription

By Angela Kam

With increasing pressures placed on pharmacy professionals, presenteeism — or working when not fit to do so — is becoming more common. This can have detrimental effects on individuals, their families and patients.

What to do when your preregistration trainee is unhappy with their training Subscription

By Aamer Safdar, Khalid Khan

When a preregistration trainee is dissatisfied with their placement, it is important that their employer tries to address the underlying issues.