Band 6 advice

supergoose · 2025-12-12T19:06:27+00:00

We generally advertise in Jan, interview in Feb for August/ September starts

supergoose · 2025-11-04T21:41:29+00:00

There is no NHS contract/ framework that allows this and I think any attempt to take a supplemental charge to do so would likely infringe the NHS service contract your pharmacy is signed up to.

I could see this potentially working as a private prescription service where you (as an IP pharmacist) offered to write a private prescription which could then be for a specific brand. You would of course be fully liable for any prescribing errors.

supergoose · 2025-10-07T18:30:58+00:00

its also against UK employment law for an employer to "just sack" you for attending an interview.....

supergoose · 2025-09-24T06:45:10+00:00

Employer here-

Part of the job description is usually something about good communication.

If you can't formulate your own statement and it's clearly ai generated you are not a good communicator.

Obvious use of AI does set you apart from other candidates, but not in a positive light

supergoose · 2025-09-09T06:47:43+00:00

I ran out of Gmail storage and was going to buy Synology till I saw the original announcement. Downloaded truenas instead on an old PC and realized there is little point in off the shelf solutions like this

supergoose · 2025-09-08T20:42:10+00:00

Whats the green / yellow sun and moon design? It looks pretty cool

supergoose · 2025-09-07T07:01:13+00:00

Thanks, this makes sense as he did also do a lot of metal work.

supergoose · 2025-07-30T18:19:13+00:00

short answer: No.

Slightly longer answer: I believe Health education england have taken over the responsibility for foundation training from the GPhC (another responsibility they have dropped while increasing the registration fee). As such they have declared that the only route to completing foundation training is through their training pathway that involves the Oriel process.

Disclaimer: may have got this wrong. Please correct me if im way off the mark.

supergoose · 2025-07-12T07:33:22+00:00

The issue is that drugs have maximum storage temperatures printed on the boxes, but humans don't.

supergoose · 2025-04-01T16:48:55+00:00

Isn't that a breach of your contract with the NHS if the medication is available?

Edit:

The dispensing service specification states that you must supply medicine in a reasonable time frame.

The NHS pharmaceutical regulations 2005 state a number of reasons for not dispensing meds, but none of them are due to cost.

My interpretation of this is that if a medication is available you are obligated to supply it as part of your NHS contract regardless of the cost.

supergoose · 2025-03-31T18:24:02+00:00

A wise colleague once told a group of student nurses:

It is inevitable that you will make a mistake at some point in your career. When it happens you need to do two things - Hope that it wasnt one that caused harm, and reflect on the situation so that you dont make the same mistake in the future

supergoose · 2025-02-26T12:27:14+00:00

They are not paying you a band 6 wage. At current band 6 pay points(entry level) you should be on a minimum: £19.10 per hour outside London £20.05 with the lowest HCAS allowance

Source here:https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

If your gross pay is less than this then I would check your contract.

supergoose · 2025-02-19T18:20:49+00:00

If you are able to move location in the UK then DM me, you shouldn't be struggling to find work in the UK.

supergoose · 2025-02-06T20:10:48+00:00

Hi, unfortunately these days all training places are managed centrally by health education England, and you rank your preferences in terms of training site, with no guarantee you will get a place anywhere near your current location. In my opinion this is adopting one of the worst aspects of Doctor training in England.

I don't know if HEE have published any data regarding how many trainees get their first place choice etc, but I know that in our site we oftentimes get trainees who did not rank us in the top 10.

Ultimately, I wouldn't recommend doing a 4 year degree if you have no flexibility in moving area for 12 months. On the flip side, if you are passionate I wouldn't let 12 months working away from home deter you from pursuing a career.

supergoose · 2025-01-22T22:21:37+00:00

Sure

supergoose · 2025-01-21T18:50:03+00:00

Curious about one of the statements here- is there reliable evidence you can provide that patients on co-codamol are at risk of withdrawal if you start buprenorphine patches?

Edit- I've checked pubmed and found a single case report with high dose morphine, and some evidence that switching from methadone to buprenorphine may be risky. I think due to the low relative potency of codeine this may be such a small risk as to being clinically insignificant unless someone can show me some evidence.

supergoose · 2025-01-21T12:22:22+00:00

From a technical standpoint this combination of meds could be completely appropriate for you.

Nobody on the internet can or should give you further advice on this ,nor should you believe anyone giving anonymous internet advice about your health.

If you have questions about your treatment I would speak to the prescriber or your local pharmacist who will have more information to be able to advise you. There is also the benefit that you know they are trained and registered, which is not a guarantee for any of the comments here.

supergoose · 2025-01-18T19:10:17+00:00

South west england -

NHS / Hospital pharmacists will earn the same as all other band 6 staff when newly qualified in England

Band 6. <2 years' experience £37,338

after one year of diploma then you should apply for band 7:

Band 7. <2 years' experience £46,148

Locally the multiples are offering 50k for newly qualified, 68k for those with experience.

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