hospital interview only 24 hours to prepare helppppppppp

[star21]

hey i have an interview tommorow and have only been told today

I m soo scared!

a few questions i dont know what to say for are listed below could anyone help??

q1: where do you see pharmacy in the futre?
q2- how do you think the role of the pharmacist will change over next few years
q3- what do you think your role as pre-reg will be?


thanks sooo much

[ookoro]

check on the rpsgb for the pharmacy 2020 document that mght help with question one, for question 2 talk about the split in the royal pharmaceutical society and find out what this means for pharmacists, pharmacy 2020 will also help with this question and for your role as a pre-reg the book the pre-registration interview is really good. check the pharmalife

Hospital pharmacy training programmes
All training programmes are rotational and depending on the hospital may include experience in all or some of the range of the pharmacy services described below.

Aseptic / Technical Services

Aseptic dispensing is the preparation and supply of sterile medical products which require dilution or other manipulation before administration. Items include total parenteral nutrition and antibiotics provided in ready-to-use syringes and infusion bags. Cytotoxic reconstitution services ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations relating to the exposure of staff handling these agents and chemotherapy is supplied to wards in a ready-to-use form. You will be able to develop your aseptic dispensing skills and to assess the suitability of products to meet the individual patient's needs.

Clinical Pharmacy and Medicines Management

Clinical pharmacists work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are used safely, effectively and in a cost-effective manner. They spend time on hospital wards reviewing prescription charts, influencing prescribing,attending medical ward rounds, providing prescribing advice to medical staff and taking comprehensive drug histories. They also counsel patients, answer questions from patients and healthcare professionals and work closely with budget holders and senior clinicians to ensure that NHS resources for medicines are used effectively.

Clinical Trials

These can be in-house or commercially sponsored studies. Pharmacy departments assist with the sourcing, ordering, storage and dispensing of investigational products and the production of information for patients about their study medication. Pharmacists are also involved with protocol development and design necessary documentation such as randomisation schedules and standard operating procedures.

Community Pharmacy Placements

It is important for pre-registration trainee pharmacists to develop an awareness of community pharmacy practice and where possible a placement in a community pharmacy will be organised. This is an opportunity to gain a full appreciation of the complete patient experience across primary, secondary and tertiary care boundaries and identify the impact and importance of the pharmacist's role.
Dispensary

Team working is a vital part of the hospital dispensary to ensure work is carried out efficiently. Hospital dispensaries provide services to inpatients on hospital wards, outpatients attending clinics, patients being discharged from hospital and some are licensed to sell 'Pharmacy Only' and General Sales List items to staff and the public. Many hospital dispensaries are managed by a team of pharmacy technicians with assistance from new technology/automation such as dispensing robots. Pharmacist input is generally limited to clinically checking incoming prescriptions for their accuracy and appropriateness before they are dispensed and they liaise with prescribers and wards where necessary. Counselling is provided to patients by pharmacy staff.
Management

The basics of managing yourself, your time, a project and other people will be covered during the training year.
Medicines Information

Medicines Information services provide evidence-based, unbiased information and advice on medicine usage, to healthcare professionals and the public. Enquiries include medication identification, stability and formulation, and medicine use during pregnancy and lactation. Other services provided include evaluation of new medicines for hospital committees, information bulletins for healthcare professionals and formulary management. A national training pack for hospital pre-registration trainee pharmacists has been developed to supplement the training provided.
Primary Care

Primary Care Pharmacists are involved in medicines and budget management. They develop formularies for GP practices, promote cost-effective prescribing and provide pharmaceutical advice to GP practices. Additional services include running clinics for cholesterol and anticoagulant monitoring and reviewing patients on complex medication regimens.
Procurement and Distribution

This involves developing an understanding of how medicines are purchased and stock is managed in the most cost effective way and how pharmaceuticals are received and distributed throughout the hospital. Reduced medicines expenditure occurs due to contracting and negotiation and reduced medicines wastage occurs because stock control results in less out of date stock. Up to date information about product availability and effective sourcing of products that are in short supply is also provided.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Part of Clinical Governance includes Quality Assurance of pharmacy services and Quality Control of products to ensure the required standards are achieved and maintained. Quality control of in-house preparations or raw materials is undertaken together with Quality Assurance activities such as medical gas testing and environmental monitoring of aseptic suites.
Radiopharmacy

This involves the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnosis and therapy. Products are prepared aseptically in a specialised environment designed for the handling of radioactive substances. Radiopharmacists provide specialist advice and information.

In summary, a hospital pharmacy preregistration year provides a variety of activities and experiences that enable you to develop your professional, technical, communication, interpersonal and management skills in preparation for your career in pharmacy.

Additional aspects of hospital pharmacy training programmes
All training programmes conform to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's requirements for pre-registration training.

Regional courses, study days and exam preparation

Courses and study days are organised by NHS pharmacy training services for hospital pre-registration trainee pharmacists in a similar geographical area. These provide carefully developed training to complement that provided at the base hospital and to meet the needs of hospital pre-registration trainee pharmacists. Training is delivered in an environment which provides peer support, networking and lots of fun. Topics include those that are best covered in a group or require specialist input not readily available at the base hospital, such as first aid training, responding to symptoms, pharmaceutical calculations and the Drug Tariff. Topics are linked to pharmacy practice and the pre-registration performance standards and registration exam syllabus. Support for the registration exam is provided and a mock exam is usually organised. For more information about these services, see the maps and accompanying regional pages in this book.

Rotational training and in-house training sessions

All hospital pre-registration trainee pharmacists will undergo training in a number of different sections of the pharmacy. They will receive a summary of their training rota at the start of their pre-registration year. Opportunities to participate in activities such as clinical pharmacy meetings and case presentations will be provided. Many hospitals arrange in-house study days or training sessions which complement the rotational training provided and the regional courses and study days attended.

Project work

All hospital pre-registration trainee pharmacists undertake an audit project and may also be involved in other project work. Writing up the project and presenting it to other pharmacy or healthcare colleagues helps to develop report writing, project management, time management, problem-solving and presentation skills. Each regional pharmacy training service organises a project awards event and pre-registration trainee pharmacists are encouraged to enter their projects for the chance to win a prize.

Regular meetings with tutor and trainers

Regular meetings are encouraged with tutors and trainers to receive and provide feedback regarding training and progress.

In summary, a hospital pharmacy pre-registration training year provides a variety of activities and experiences that enable you to develop your professional, clinical, technical, communication, interpersonal and management skills in preparation for your career in pharmacy.

Also which hospital is it cos on pharmalife they put up the job description of what you'll be doing. Hope this helps :-)

[star21]

hey thanks so much where is this 2010 doc i cant find it ?

[DavidS]

my reading says its a 2020 document, so try searching for that.

Deep breaths, calm down!

[ookoro]

Rpsgb.org: Pharmacy 2020

this is the pharmacy 2020 stuff

[ookoro]

So how did it go???

[runa146]

I have one coming up in a few days with a short test which according to them needs no preparation as it will test your basic knowledge. Can anyone help me to prepare. What types of questions come up? I am so scared about the clinical questions?

Any help available........
I have an interview with Barts, anyone had an interview with them yet?

[goodgirl]

Has anyone got any interviews with South West Hospitals?? My interview is on Thursday and I am so worried about the CLINICAL QS !!!

[nucleardaisy]

Has anyone got any interviews with South West Hospitals?? My interview is on Thursday and I am so worried about the CLINICAL QS !!!

There are clinical questions?! I didn't even know that!! Can I ask where you were told that as it doesn't say anything on my invitation letter. Just that it'll be about 20 mins long!

Thank You!!

[Nik]

All hospital pre-reg interviews involve some kind of clinical question, whether it be a drug chart, or giving an example of a drug interaction, or picking out relevant clinical issues from a sample script.