mEmbEr SErvIcES UPdatE
coSt rEdUctIon SErvIcE Key to ensuring business profitability is keeping a cap on business costs or if possible by reducing costs. for many businesses, this means investing time and effort reviewing the market, getting testimonials from other customers, ensuring the deal offered provides value for money.
to help members achieve meaningful savings without the time and effort normally spent, Uca has engaged a cost reduction Specialist. John mcgowan of Specialist cost auditors will help members achieve savings across a range of business expenditure and look at ways to boost profitability. John has already worked with a number of Uca member pharmacies with some fantastic results.
the Uca cost reduction Service has achieved the following average savings for member pharmacies: • Insurance costs 40% • merchant Services costs 30% • telephone costs 35% • Electricity costs 10% • Employment costs 2.5% • Stationery costs 15%
Within financial services, partner suppliers cover auto enrolment pensions, tax liabilities and wealth management products and we are hoping to arrange some seminars on financial services support in the year ahead.
how does it work? very simple - John contacts you, assesses your expenditure and signposts you to a suitable partner supplier, who will provide you with a bespoke quotation. John or the partner supplier may need to meet with you
to discuss your requirements before a quote is made. most importantly, there is no obligation and no cost to Uca members. our service frees you up to take care of the many others tasks you have as a business owner and emphasis is placed on reliability, great quality service and competitive pricing.
Killyleagh pharmacist Ian gabbie was one of the first pharmacists to take advantage of the service by switching his merchant services over to the Uca deal. Ian was very happy with both the service and the price.
‘the installer did exactly what he said he would do, the switch-over in the shop was very smooth and I now have a new up-to-date wireless terminal. any issues were dealt with very quickly and the savings over the year should be significant. all I had to do was sign a form and put the kettle on using the tea-bag they gave me – I thought that was a great touch!’
ogILvIE fLEEt Uca has arranged an affinity deal with ogilvie fleet for contract hire on pharmacy vans complete with internal racking and oxygen cylinder holder plus contribution towards bespoke signage.
If you would like to find out more about any of our cost reduction Service or any of our affinity deals, please give adrienne clugston a call on 028 9065 6576 or email via
adrienne@uca.org.uk.
managIng YoUr mEdIcInES SErvIcE Uca has developed a high-quality service to support members to complete their managing Your medicines consultations. for more information about our specialist support service, contact adrienne clugston on 028 9065 6576.
Uca LEarnIng & dEvELoPmEnt PortfoLIo Uca offers a range of non-clinical training from management skills to health and safety. this month the focus is on: Business Skills for Pharmacy
the business Skills for Pharmacy programme has been developed for pharmacists or non-pharmacists who are new to management or would like to develop management skills. the programme can be delivered across two day or three evening training sessions and covers the following four key areas:
1. organisational management and governance.
2. business finance 3. business resources 4. Leadership in the pharmacy
this programme provides participants with good management techniques which can drive better results; understand how effective use of resources are key to business success; develop your own ability to problem-solve; and understand the difference between management and leadership.
for the business, it will help to foster business improvement, develop business and management expertise within the pharmacy, increase ability to resolve problems and issues and develop the staff team.
for more information about business Skills for Pharmacy or other Uca Learning & development programmes contact natalie calder on 028 9065 6576.
Uca’s Pharmacy management & Leadership Programme is a modular programme which you can join at any time. contact Uca for details of how to join.
Uca has developed a wide range of team training and business management courses – check out our portfolio on
www.uca.org.uk or call
028 9065 6576 to find out more about our courses.
Uca PrE-rEgIStratIon traInIng ProgrammE 100% SUccESS ratE agaIn!
Uca is currently taking bookings for its Pre-registration training Programme 2017-18. the eight-day programme runs September 2017 - may 2018, featuring practice open book questions on an assigned topic each day plus interactive sessions on a range of conditions. Expert guest speakers provide training on areas such as pain management, respiratory conditions and inhaler technique and addiction.
at every training session, there will be focus on team working and presentation skills, with learning structured around clinical areas. there is also a dedicated group-work session to assist trainees to complete their portfolio of cycles. day eight concentrates on exam preparation, with a calculations refresher and closed/open book mock exam.
here's what last year's cohort had to say...
'the biggest benefit is that the course doesn’t just provide knowledge, but that the students come back with insight and understanding, as well as plenty of questions. the course is very practical and gives a very holistic overview.’ Stephen Edgar, pre-reg tutor, dunluce Pharmacy
'Uca has helped me develop a proper aim that I want to achieve at the end of my pre-registration and got me to properly prepare for the exam so that I wouldn't panic when the day came. one thing I like most about the Uca is the support you get from Sharon and mairead and the mock test they make you do every sess. It really helps to build your path as a well-qualified pharmacist.' Pei Kai tan, pre-reg student
to book a place for your incoming Pre-registration trainee, contact natalie calder on 028 9065 6576 or email
support@uca.org.uk.
Uca mEmbErShIP SUPPort SErvIcES 3 Uca services to help save you time and money…
managIng YoUr mEdS Uca specialist pharmacist can assist you with your managing Your medicines
accESS nI chEcKS Standard or Enhanced employment checks for existing or potential employees involved in dispensing process.
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accoUnt chEcKIng Let Uca check your bSo account each month with our quick, comprehensive and cost-effective service.
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