Training designed to strengthen confidence, safeguard patients and elevate your role as a prescriber
With rising pressure and growing expectations, the role of the independent prescriber has never been more vital. This one-day course is tailored for prescribers seeking to enhance safe, evidence-based practice, stay aligned with national guidance and explore the evolving impact of tools like AI and digital prescribing frameworks.
Grounded in real-world scenarios, this dedicated training offers a valuable opportunity for peer review, practical insights and professional reassurance
5 hours Continuing Professional Development: what you will learn
Whether you are expanding your prescribing responsibilities or reaffirming your clinical decision-making, this programme is designed to keep your knowledge sharp and your confidence high. Book your place and come away equipped with confidence. In just one day you will:
Take away useful techniques and new skills to use in your day-to-day work routine:
Available as a bespoke course to teams of 25 people or more. Please do contact us if you would like this training delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please contact:
| 9:30 |
Registration, technical support and networking opportunity
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| 10:00 |
Introduction, instructions and course leader’s opening remarks
Jane Portlock, Professor of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education, University of Reading
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| Staying current: evidence-based practice | |
| 10:10 |
How to stay up-to-date in clinical practice
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| 10:55 |
Questions and answers with Jane Portlock
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| 11:00 |
Interactive discussion: Prescribing safely
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| 11:20 |
Feedback from interactive session in one group
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| 11:30 |
Screen break
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| Guidelines, governance and workplace improvements | |
| 11:45 |
Using the Royal Pharmaceutical Society competency framework to reflect and improve your practice
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| 12:15 |
Questions and answers with Jane Portlock
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| Therapeutic Framework as a learning and governance tool | |
| 12:25 |
Developing your own Therapeutic Framework to enhance effectiveness and safety in prescribing
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| 1:00 |
Networking lunch
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| Integrating AI into prescribing | |
| 1:30 |
The role of AI in prescribing: practical tools for safer decisions
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| 2:15 |
Questions and answers with Jane Portlock
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| 2:20 |
Screen break
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| Enhancing your prescribing role | |
| 2:30 |
Growing your prescribing role to enhance your practice
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| 3:00 |
Final questions and answers with Jane Portlock
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| Reflecting on learning and setting future goals | |
| 3:15 |
Interactive discussion: Reflection and action planning
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| 3:25 |
Closing remarks
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| 3:30 |
End of day
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Don’t miss the chance to hear from Jane Portlock - an inspiring speaker with a passion for advancing pharmacy education and practice. With decades of experience shaping clinical learning and leading innovative research. Jane’s academic insight and real-world relevance mean her sessions are always thought-provoking, practical and packed with practical guidance - this is one not to miss!
Discount policy: Only one offer applies per booking
Commercial places are available, please contact Vanessa Jarman for further information
Booking across different events?
If you and/or your colleagues are planning to attend different events, you can still take advantage of the fourth place FREE team offer, providing the same pricing structure applies for each event.
If you are booking multiple attendees on one or across different events and would like help arranging your booking, please email our delegate support team or call 01732 897788 for further details.
In-house training
Available as a bespoke course to teams of 25 people or more. Please do contact us if you would like this training delivered exclusively to your team, with the content developed to drill into the specific needs of your service. Please contact:
You can reserve a no-obligation place whilst you apply for funding
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation whilst waiting for your study leave to be approved, you can reserve your place with us. Please email the reservations team at SBK Healthcare with your details:
Alternatively you can make a confirmed booking by emailing the above information to the bookings team.
Once you have booked your place, SBK Healthcare will correspond with you using the email address you provided at the time of booking. Within one week of the online training taking place, you will be sent final details of the course including a full agenda, programme timings and your Zoom joining instructions. This email will include a joining link that can be used to access the course.
If you have not received your email two days before your event, do check your junk folder then contact SBK Healthcare on 01732 897788.
Practice sessions are available. If you would like to attend a zoom practice session before the event takes place, please let us know by emailing bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk. You will have the opportunity to meet an SBK Healthcare staff member who will ensure you are able to access zoom, that your camera and microphone work and you are fully set-up for the day. This is optional but if you do wish to attend, please use the same device that you plan to use on the day.
On the day, when registration starts, you will be able to join the course by initially entering a waiting room when there may be a short wait. The forum will include screen breaks, as well as topic themed interactive sessions which will take place in the breakout rooms.
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Certification of attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to every fully registered participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Registration fees
You will be sent an instant payment option or invoice on registration. Your payment is required in advance. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, and you are not able to provide a PO or proof of payment, you will be asked to make a credit or debit card payment on the day.
Modify registration
To let us know if your details are not correct when you have already registered, please email the SBK Healthcare Team.
Cancellations and substitutions
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received within the first 48 hours of the booking being made. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing and sent to the SBK Healthcare Team . Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. Substitution attendees for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time.
Event changes
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the format will not constitute a reason to refund the fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
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This comprehensive training day is designed to sharpen your clinical knowledge, strengthen your prescribing confidence and help you navigate the increasing expectations of your role. This online meeting is ideal for NHS professionals, including, but not limited to:
If you have a team that is 25 people or more, you can have a bespoke course delivered online to your team alone. Please contact Sarah Kemm or telephone 01732 897788.
This online study day follows on from a history of successful independent prescribing workshops. Don’t take our word for it, check out some of the feedback:
“Excellent update on key themes and topical subjects”
Independent Prescribers: Legal Implications and Fitness to Practice, 2024
“Excellent and very informative”
Independent Prescribers: Legal Implications and Fitness to Practice, 2024
“I found the session to be really informative & valuable”
Independent Prescribers: Legal Implications and Fitness to Practice, 2024
“It was great attending, very much informative and thoughtful”
Independent Prescribers: Legal Implications and Fitness to Practice, 2024
“It was very informative”
Independent Prescribers: Legal Implications and Fitness to Practice, 2024
”Very well put together”
Driving Forward Independent Prescribing Practices, November 2021
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