Newly qualified pharmacists do not meet employers’ expectations

As the complexity of patient needs increases and the role of the pharmacist evolves, employers need to invest more in post-registration training to enable newly qualified pharmacists to meet the demands of the job.

Proposed workforce impact

• Tasks for newly qualified pharmacists are limited to dispensing roles.
• More pharmacists are required to produce the same level of output.

Sources or references

• http://www.rpharms.com/current-campaigns-pdfs/workplacepressures.pdf
• https://www.wp.dh.gov.uk/healtheducationengland/ files/2012/10/Pharmacist-pre-registration-training-proposals-for-reform.pdf

Additional research questions

• Is the current recruitment process for the MPharm degree appropriate?
• Should a standardised recruitment process be implemented across all schools of pharmacy?
• How can the undergraduate curriculum keep pace with the rate of change in the pharmacy sector?

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