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CCA: NHSE’s failure to solve lack of DPPs risks worsening workforce crisis

The Company Chemists’ Association warned “significant” numbers of pharmacy graduates will struggle to find employment.

24 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots tells staff to report ‘any pressure’ to hit Pharmacy First ‘targets’

Stores director says progress reports not intended to put pressure on staff.

09 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Lloyds forced to attend pharmacist redundancy tribunal – despite dim chance of payout

Liquidation means compensation hopes are dim but tribunal will still go ahead.

18 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Community pharmacies losing technicians to hospitals after training

A GPhC survey indicates that many pharmacy technicians leave the sector after training.

19 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Boots head office staff told to work from office full time from September

Managing director calls for face-to-face working to foster 'inspiring' culture.

06 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Hopes dim for ex-Lloyds pharmacists in redundancy battle

Pharmacists may only get fraction of claim amount if tribunal bid succeeds, says PDA

04 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Webb: Working environments a major factor in staffing challenges

It's about more than the 'headline numbers,' CPhO David Webb tells P3pharmacy

27 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC proposes fast-tracked workforce entry for overseas pharmacists

Austrialian, New Zealand and Irish pharmacists may be able to enter workforce after three months.

23 Feb 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy First locum fee deduction warning ‘not intended as a threat’

Job posting warned of deductions for 'incomplete Pharmacy First referrals'.

09 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Well pharmacists to receive £300 for completing Pharmacy First training

Multiple to pay out £300 upon completion of Pharmacy First and contraception training

11 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Sector could face £550m retrospective tax bill if locums classed as employees says CCA

HMRC’s long running investigation into whether self-employed locum pharmacists used by pharmacies are employed for tax purposes covered in Financial Times

02 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: SSP rule changes explained

Like much else, coronavirus has changed how the statutory sick pay regime is administered, as well as the level of coverage.

07 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Is it tougher being a pharmacy locum?

Flexible working as a pharmacy locum an attractive proposition, but there are downsides. P3 looks at current issues

18 Jul 2018 , 4 Min Article

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The multi-layer approach

Support from Numark with HR and health and safety matters

08 Dec 2016 , 2 Min Article

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Are pharmacy staffing levels being reduced?

Staffing levels need to be protected if at all possible, despite the treat of funding cuts

30 Jul 2016 , 2 Min Article

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In the workplace: time off to boost your career

A sabbatical can enhance your career prospects, but the first step is convincing your employer.

31 Jul 2014 , 1 Min Article

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