Supporting recently qualified hospital pharmacists: advice for the first few years

摘要

The main di$erence between being a trainee pharmacist and a newly qualified pharmacist within the NHS is an increase in responsibility. A newly qualified pharmacist’s main responsibilities are: Documenting an accurate medication history; Screening drug charts; Ensuring that the correct medicine and dose is dispensed at the right time to the right patient. Newly qualified pharmacists play a big role in the multidisciplinary team (MDT). A structured hospital pharmacy training programme can support junior pharmacists, lightening the load by providing appropriate support and helping pharmacists achieve the skills and knowledge detailed in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation Pharmacy Framework 1 .