Masterclass

Essentials of
Clinical Pharmacy

Date
24 Sept 25
Location
Online
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Overview

We love clinical pharmacy, and we love supporting our members and the wider pharmacy family to grow and flourish in their practice.

Which is why we have developed the Essentials of Clinical Pharmacy series. There are dedicated sessions for early career pharmacy professionals and advanced pharmacists, mini clinical masterclasses, and sessions developed specifically for pharmacy technicians and prescribers.

Our Essentials of Clinical Pharmacy series kicks off with a packed programme on 24 September, and continues throughout the rest of 2025. Join us at any (or all!) of these sessions for essential clinical pharmacy learning, connection and inspiration.

Highlights

Early careers support
It’s a steep learning curve at the start of your career, but we can support you in both your clinical practice and in your career journey.
Mini clinical masterclasses
Delve deeper into clinical cases on headaches and migraines, learn how to handle medicines shortages, and discover how to navigate rare but critical clinical challenges.
Advanced practice
Practical insights and real-world stories to help you build your Core Advanced Portfolio with confidence and ensure that your advanced practice developed is strategic and efficient.
Education on your terms
With a range of sessions across the day and continuing into Autumn, and free access for UKCPA members, you can attend as many as you like to fit around your busy life.

“I love the support and motivation to improve services and challenge ourselves to make things better for our patients.”

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to advance further, pharmacist or pharmacy technician, primary or secondary care, don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your clinical practice, connect with passionate peers, and take the next step in your professional journey with the UKCPA Essentials of Clinical Pharmacy sessions.

Agenda

08.45

Welcome

Speaker
John Warburton
UKCPA Chair, Divisional director of professions
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust
09.00
Supporting your advanced practice journey

Developing your leadership and management skills

Suitable for

  • Generalists
  • Specialists looking to develop their advanced practice portfolio
Speaker
Duncan Macdonald
Associate chief pharmacist
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
10.00
Supporting your advanced practice journey

Person-centred care in professional practice

Suitable for

  • Generalists
  • Specialists looking to develop their advanced practice portfolio
Speaker
Sundus Jawad
ICS lead medicines optimisation pharmacist in social care and care homes
NHS Frimley
11.00

Medicines shortages: Implications for medication safety

Suitable for

  • Early career pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Generalist pharmacists
  • Specialist pharmacists

This session will highlight the types of risks that need to be considered when organisations are impacted with medicines shortages, and how to assess these risks, and mitigate against them.

Speaker
Amandeep Setra
Medication Safety Officer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12.00

Portfolio careers: Transitioning between sectors

Suitable for

  • Foundation pharmacists
  • Trainee and newly qualified pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians

In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, portfolio careers—where individuals work across, or switch between, multiple roles or sectors—are becoming increasingly common. This interactive workshop will explore how to successfully navigate this dynamic career path, leveraging transferable skills to create a fulfilling and sustainable professional life. 

Our experienced speakers, both with diverse career journeys, will share personal stories of transitioning between sectors, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to thrive in new environments. Attendees will gain insights into identifying and articulating their transferable skills, positioning themselves for varied opportunities, and managing the complexities of a multi-faceted career.

Speakers
Kate Webb
Lecturer in pharmacy practice (placements lead) & advanced pharmacist practitioner
Keele University
Farrah Khan
Associate professor pharmacotherapeutics, advanced practice & non medical prescribing
London South Bank University
13.00
Announcement of award winners
13.15
Break
13.50

Welcome back

Speaker
John Warburton
UKCPA Chair, Divisional director of professions
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust
14.00

Navigating rare but critical clinical challenges

Suitable for

  • Early career pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Generalist pharmacists
  • Specialist pharmacists

What happens when a seemingly perfect scuba diving trip goes completely to plan, then it all goes horribly wrong on resurfacing? We'll discuss a case of severe decompression sickness resulting in protracted ICU admission as a case study for a rare but insightful clinical challenge.

Speaker
Odran Farrell
Lead pharmacist for critical care & surgery
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
15.00
Supporting your advanced practice journey

Sharing your expertise & empowering others

Suitable for

  • Generalists
  • Specialists looking to develop their advanced practice portfolio
Speakers
Dr Jane Brown
Pharmacy Dean (North West)
NHS England
Mike Hodgins
Head of post-registration school
NHS England
16.00

An introduction to headache and migraine

Suitable for

  • Early career pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Generalist pharmacists
  • Specialist pharmacists

This workshop provides pharmacy professionals across all sectors with a practical introduction to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and initial management of headache and migraine. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of common headache types and the underlying mechanisms of migraine.

The session will also explore first-line treatment options and pharmacy’s role in supporting patients with headache disorders, including when to refer. Designed to enhance confidence and clinical decision-making, this session is relevant to both primary care and hospital pharmacy settings.

Speakers
Natasha Westbrook
Principal pharmacist in transformation and systems innovation
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Mathew Garrod
Lead pharmacist for neurosciences
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
17.00

Closing reflections

Speaker
John Warburton
UKCPA Chair, Divisional director of professions
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust
17.15
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Booking

Tickets

UKCPA members: Free
Guest members: £45

Note: To book as a guest,
you will need to create a Guest account.

This event is intended for healthcare professionals only.

When and where

Online via webinar
24 September 2025

Contact us

If you have questions or issues, you can contact us on:

Email: events@ukcpa.com
Tel: +44 (0)116 2714894

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