Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Faculty - what is it and how can it benefit you?

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In the coming months, a brand new development will commence and be up and running - Faculty from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

And what is it? It is a new programme which recognises the development and progression of pharmacists. It aims to be a simple yet effective professional programme which helps pharmacists identify what they require in terms of knowledge, expertise and experience at different levels of practice.

Faculty will be aimed at those who have completed their first years of practice as a pharmacist and as the Faculty develops, facilities will also be made available to newly qualified pharmacists as well. The Faculty will enable a pharmacist to demonstrate to patients, the public and employers, their capability of delivering services at a recognised level. A pharmacist will also be able to network with other fellow Faculty members to share their knowledge and experience as well.

Next Monday, 22nd April, at the Novotel, Edinburgh Park in the west of the Scottish capital, a major launch event is due to take place in order to enlighten pharmacists across the East of Scotland Local Practice Forum area about Faculty and it is set to be a very well attended event. It will begin at 6:30pm for 7pm with a buffet included and a set of speakers from across the profession and beyond. It is an open event so anybody can come.

If you are a pharmacist or involved in pharmacy, why don't you come and join too? It's sure to be an event not to be missed.