Educational Resources
for Vocational Training
- VT2
November 2014
VT 2 Resources Homepage
Here is a link to the VT2 resources homepage:
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/education-and-training/bydiscipline/pharmacy/pharmacists/the-pharmacy-vocational-training-scheme/stage-2%28vt2%29/resources.aspx
This homepage contains a variety of resources such as webinars, PowerPoint presentations
and even interactive modules. There are also resources for tutors with tips and advice to
support them in their role. The next few pages will highlight the different resources
provided by NES to help those beginning their VT2.
Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
There are 5 modules for this topic.
Module 1 Basic Principles of ADR
Module 2 Categorisation
Module 3 Drug Allergy Classification
Module 4 Diagnosis, Interpretation & Management
Module 5 Avoiding Adverse Drug Reactions
Module 6 Pharmacovigilance
MCQs should be completed via Portal.
Requirement
for VT2
trainees
Care Planning tutors
Induction
requirement
for trainees
and tutors
This resource is excellent for newly qualified pharmacists who need a refresher on care
plans. NES provides a webinar by Arlene Shaw – a specialised pharmacist at Tayside, where
she highlights the important aspects of creating and completing a care plan through
examples.
Clinical governance
There are a variety of clinical governance resources several of which
are within this booklet; Audit, Evidence based practice, Patient
safety, Risk management, writing in clinical case notes.
Writing in Patient’s Clinical Case Notes
Clinical trials and research
This interactive PDF, contains information about the various stages
that pharmacists are involved in when undertaking the management
of clinical trial medication.
Communicating for success
This recording of Wendy Chalmers was developed for a senior
pharmacist training day. It provides useful information about
communication.
Critical Appraisal
Medicines Information is a key component within VT2 and the ability to critically appraise
research papers is vital. NES provides presentations, MCQs and an assessment on Critical
Appraisal skills. These have been split into two parts; the first part discusses the basics of
evidence based medicine and the second provides guidance on how to appraise a research
paper.
ePortfolio – induction requirement for trainees and tutors
Induction
requirement
for trainees
and tutors
Throughout the stage 2 training, the trainee is expected to build a portfolio demonstrating
their learning and provide evidence that they have achieved the required competencies.
This is an online ePortfolio which allows the trainees to create action logs, upload pieces of
evidence and request feedback from external trainers Trainees can access the many
different online NES resources available which are designed to support them through their
first few years as a hospital pharmacist.
Our resource section contains a webinar called “Introduction to ePortfolio for The Pharmacy
Vocational Training Scheme”. This includes: accessing the system, creating evidence logs,
using the various forms, linking evidence to the competency framework, storing evidence in
the personal library and demonstrates how trainers can provide feedback through the
ticketed feedback system. There is also a powerpoint presentation.
Evidence Based Practice – that’s what we do
Angela Timoney gives an over view of evidence based practice.
Induction
requirement
for tutors
FAQs Hints and Tips
With all this training available it is sometimes easy to get lost so within the NES resource
section there is a page dedicated to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), hints and tips. This
page contains links to FAQs based on the training scheme itself, presentations on the
competency framework and the ePortfolio.
Induction
requirement
for tutors
Giving Feedback
Being a tutor is an important task which requires using different approaches to ensure that
your trainee is receiving the best training experience. NES has produced an insightful
recording by Rona McMillan, who highlights the importance of active listening and giving
feedback.
Induction
requirement
for tutors
Helping Others Learn
As well as providing materials for VT2 trainees, NES also provides resources for tutors. This
is ideal for new tutors who may need guidance on supporting their trainee to achieve their
full potential. NES have acquired a resource from the CPPE called ‘Helping others learn’.
How to log your CPD for the regulator
Ailsa Power highlights how to record your CPD for the GPhC
Infections
The topic of infection is one of many important topics covered in the VT2 training and is
commonly managed in practice. NES provide 3 presentations (webinars) on Health acquired
infections (HAI) and Antimicrobial surveillance which was hosted by the University of
Strathclyde.
The Pharmaceutical care of patients with infections, bugs and drugs
Introduction to Leadership
Requirement
for VT2
trainees .
- For trainees
There is a one day course – A Taste of Leadership, which runs annually each year in
February. The course covers ; working as a member of a team, motivating your team and
managing a change. Book on Portal to attend the course.
- For trainees and tutors
Being a pharmacist requires leadership skills which can be new and even daunting for newly
qualified pharmacist. NES has produced this popular webinar delivered by Richard Ellis to
help pharmacists develop their leadership skills which are transferable throughout all
sectors of pharmacy.
Requirement
forVT2
trainees .
Medical Gases
Another competency and component within hospital training relates to understanding
medical gases. NES has created a PowerPoint presentation narrated by Lynn Morrison
(Regional QA Pharmacist) which highlights the important issues relating to medical gases, as
well as a MCQ to test your knowledge. The objectives of this presentation are to help the
trainees: to describe the different medical gases found within hospital, understand the
design and construction of a medical gas pipeline system (MGPS), have awareness of the
system of controls applied to facilitate the safe and secure operation of a MGPS, understand
the roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in medical gases, understand the
role of a Quality Controller, have awareness of medical gas testing and to appreciate the
role of the EDC pharmacist in an emergency situation.
Mindful Prescribing and Polypharmacy
Requirement
for trainees .
Patient safety
Patient safety is fundamental for all healthcare professionals so NES has provided a few
resources to cover this topic. This includes a PowerPoint presentation and a webinar
presented by Alexa Wall (Head of Pharmacy, Monklands) on patient safety. The programme
includes Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Run Charts, Failure Modes Effective Analysis (FMEA),
Significant Event Analysis (SEA) and Driver diagrams. In addition, medicine reconciliation and
high risk medicines are discussed.
Furthermore, NES also includes Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) interactive modules which
were developed by NES and Yellow Card Centre Scotland (Centres for Adverse Drug
Reactions to Drugs Scotland). These modules include Basic Principles of ADR, Categorisation,
Drug Allergy Classification, Diagnosis, Interpretation & Management, Avoiding Adverse Drug
Reactions and Pharmacovigilance.
Requirement
for tr
Risk Management
ainees .
Risks are always present so it is important that you have methods and procedures to
minimize these risks and a plan of action when an event occurs. The resources section
contains a webinar delivered by Diane Boys (and a PowerPoint with narrative) on risk
management. This presentation focuses on the benefits of risk management and the
approach to take when dealing with an event.
Webinars of clinical topics
NES has a huge collection of webinars which cover both clinical and professional topics and
competencies. Due to the sheer number, not all of them can be accessed through the
resources homepage. However they can be accessed by copy and pasting this URL –
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/education-and-training/by-discipline/pharmacy/about-nespharmacy/educational-resources/resources-by-topic/webinars-nes-pharmacy-webinars-am-by-title.aspx
or by following these easy steps:
Step 1
Access the pharmacy home page (http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/education-and-training/bydiscipline/pharmacy.aspx) and click on “Educational Resources”.
Step 2
On the left hand side click on “Resources by topic”
Step 3
Click on “Webinars – NES Pharmacy webinars A-M” which will show all the webinars which
have been sorted alphabetically from A to M.
Step 4
Once on the “Webinars - NES Pharmacy webinars A-M by title”, the option for the webinars
beginning with N-Z will be on the left hand side as well.