NEWS
WELCOME W
e are now over half-way through 2025 and there will be two things on your mind. Managing holidays and
hopefully getting one yourself and getting ready for the start of the new Foundation Training Year and Experiential Learning programme.
UCA-NI will be in contact with newly-qualified pharmacists about job vacancies, so make sure to promote your posts or locum shifts through UCA.
UCA-NI is currently focussing on the changes to the Foundation Training Year and adapting our services to support pharmacies who are welcoming trainees to the new-style FTY in 2025-26 and, also, those who are offering placements in 2026-27.
I have outlined below how UCA-NI is representing community pharmacy sector employers in developing the 2026-27 process and we are always keen to hear your views on the best way forward. It has been challenging and the stakeholder group overseeing the changes have
LOCUMONLINE
Community Pharmacy is still struggling with a shortage of Pharmacists and Locum
Pharmacists.There are no easy solutions, but you are encouraged to use LocumOnline. As our newly-qualified Pharmacists come onto the register from August, many will register with LocumOnline. UCA-NI can also forward urgent locum requests to our wider database of Pharmacists.
To sign up, visit the UCA-NI website, download the Onboarding Spreadsheet and return to UCA:
www.ucani.co.uk/locum-matching/
The Pharmacy in Focus Recruitment page has also had a makeover – contact UCA for information on recruitment adverts through PIF/UCA.
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Welcome to the summer edition of Pharmacy in Focus. By Adrienne Clugston
been very focussed on the detail, so the hope is that we will have a very robust process going forward.
For 2025-26 UCA-NI is focussing on supporting
pharmacies with pre-employment checks such as AccessNI checks and our new-look support programme – Community Pharmacy Management Programme. Originally designed for Foundation Trainees, it is suitable for a range of employees including those who are new to Northern Ireland, the sector, or a management role. Our training programmes are designed for community pharmacy, so please contact UCA-NI if there is anything you feel should be covered.
CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS
Please contact UCA-NI office: • If your pharmacy is struggling to complete Customs Declarations for goods such as Genius GF bread, or
• If you would like to know more about the new Green Lane arrangements contact Adrienne on 028 9065 6576 or email
office@ucani.co.uk
SMARTPAY NI UCA’s partner for card payment solutions – competitive prices, smooth switching, installation and supportive after-sales service.
For further information or to book a consultation visit, contact SmartPayNI 028 7116 3240 (L/Derry) or 028 9099 3545 (Belfast)
Email your last invoice for a quick comparison:
admin@smartpayni.co.uk Web:
http://www.smartpayni.co.uk
CAUSEWAY TELECOM
UCA’s partner for telephone and broadband – great advice, competitive pricing and seamless installation.
To discuss your needs and book a consultation visit, contact Jonny Caskey:
jonny@causewaytelecom.co.uk Web:
https://www.causewaytelecom.co.uk/
GLOBAL HORIZON SKILLS
UCA’s partner for business, retail and pharmacy assistant training.
For information on courses available, contact Catherine McGeady Tel: 07538 192839 Web:
https://www.ghskills.com/
COASTAL CORE
UCA’s partner for vaccination and first aid training. For information on courses available, contact UCA-NI
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