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GFTU Training – FREE online and face to face training for all PDA members
Tue 1st August 2023 - Thu 1st August 2024
As part of the PDA’s affiliation with the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU), members can access a range of online and face to face courses at low or no cost.
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CV-writing and interview skills 2024
Mon 22nd January 2024 - Fri 31st January 2025
This course will help members who are looking for career progression or new opportunities. Members will receive advice on developing their CVs and preparing for interviews so that they can effectively advertise their skills and greatest strengths.
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Revision programme for those sitting the June 2024 assessment
Mon 1st April - Mon 24th June 2024
This programme is designed to support members revising for the GPhC assessment on 25 June 2024. The programme is only available to PDA members who are eligible to sit the assessment.
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Support programme for trainee pharmacists
Mon 1st April - Mon 24th June 2024
The PDA supports members in every stage of their career. In order to help trainee pharmacists with their assessment in June, the PDA has developed four programmes that are completely free to trainee members.
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Register for the Early Careers networking event
Wed 15th May 2024 (7:30pm - 8:30pm)
Trainee pharmacists and pharmacists in the first five years of their career are invited to this PDA Early Careers meeting. This is an opportunity to meet like-minded pharmacists, discuss careers, and share the successes and challenges experienced.
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Scotland member engagement evening – 20 May 2024
Mon 20th May 2024 (6:15pm - 9:00pm)
PDA members working in Scotland are invited to an engaging face-to-face event in Glasgow to discuss the challenges pharmacists face, how improvements can be made, and how to build lasting change.
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How to tackle workplace stress – a PDA event for hospital pharmacists
Tue 21st May 2024 (7:00pm - 8:00pm)
PDA members working in hospital pharmacy are invited to an upcoming member-exclusive event on managing stress. The event will support hospital pharmacists who are experiencing workplace stress by giving them the tools and strategies needed to improve their individual wellbeing and working environment.
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Come along to the PDA LGBT+ networking event
Wed 5th June 2024 (7:30pm - 8:30pm)
This year, join the PDA LGBT+ Network at their next networking event to celebrate Pride Month!
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PDA Reps – Part One
Tue 18th - Wed 19th June 2024
This course is for all PDA Reps who have completed the PDA Reps Induction online. All workplace reps who will be supporting members with issues should complete this training. Regional committee members, members of the EDI committees, and student reps are also welcome to attend.
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PDA Reps – Part Two: Organising and Recruiting
Tue 16th - Wed 17th July 2024
This course is for all PDA Reps who have completed the PDA Reps Induction online and preferably PDA Reps - Part One. All workplace reps should complete this training. Regional committee members, members of the EDI committees, and student reps are also welcome to attend.