The chemist and druggist, 18/25. December 2010 (issue 6778)

PROFESSIONAL r +D Awards 2011 The C+D Awards 2011 are back and open for entries. With 1A categories to choose from, make sure you don't miss out on the chance to become a C+D Award winner In association with •NPA National Pharmacy Association a The Award categories Community Pharmacist of the Year A great community pharmacist has many strings to their bow. Whether you are a manager, long- term locum, run your own pharmacy, or act as superintendent, you strive to be the best. You are a leader in your field, combining the day-to-day running of the pharmacy with leading edge practice, be it clinical, business, or management. Tell us how you have maximised delivery of your contract, developed clinical services and built links with patients and peers. An all-rounder who doesn't compromise one aspect of the job for another, you should be able to show how you have engaged the whole pharmacy team to help your patients. Pre-registration Graduate of the Year Making the transition from classroom to frontline practice can be a big step for pre-reg graduates. And the best will be able to demonstrate an ability to combine clinical knowledge with everyday practice to deliver services that benefit their patients. The winner of this award isn't just your regular pre-reg; they will have set themselves apart from their peer group with their drive, ingenuity, ideas and commitment to make a difference to their patients. Tell us what you have done and why, how you did it and what you have learnt from your experiences that will help you in your future career. New Pharmacist of the Year Like Usain Bolt, you're no slouch out of the starting blocks. Whether you work as a branch manager, a relief pharmacist, owner, locum or in head office, you have achieved more than you'd believe possible in the five years since registration. Tell us how you've developed your skills and knowledge and networked with your peers, as you set the foundation for a successful professional career With an appreciation of how the NHS landscape is changing, you'll be able to demonstrate how you are developing or rolling out pharmacy services that help your patients and develop your clinical and business skills. Please state when you qualified Pharmacy Manager of the Year Whether you work at the coalface as a pharmacist or technician, or in head office as superintendent, or as a cluster manager or area manager, you have an innate ability to make things happen. Your terrific management skills and ability to sort the wheat from the chaff mean you can help turn a failing business or service into an award-winning initiative. A great motivator, tell us how you have helped colleagues achieve their goals, helped the pharmacy hit its targets, or helped your company rollout initiatives. Your can-do attitude means you deliver on time, to budget and always to a high standard. A broader category than Community Pharmacist of the Year, this award is open to anyone who holds a managerial position. Pharmacy Technician of the Year For every great pharmacist, there's an equally excellent technician. With an eye for detail, an ability to multitask and a willingness to go the extra mile, the winner of this award will make everything tick in their pharmacy. Whether you have improved safety or efficiency in the dispensing process, taken on delivery of clinical services, management responsibilities, or mentored colleagues, your entry should demonstrate what you've achieved, how you did it, and the measures of success. The role of technicians is rapidly expanding and this is your chance to show how you are making a difference to your patients. Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Assistants are the face of pharmacy and deal with millions of patient requests every year. The winner of this award will be a friendly and familiar face to their customers and an example to their colleagues. Simply doing the job well isn't enough - the winner needs to go a step further. Whether you have helped recruit patients to your pharmacy's services, delivered health promotion activities, or forged links with your local community, the C+D Awards is your opportunity to show how important you are to the pharmacy team. Entry can be by nomination or by self-entry. Testimonials play a key part in this category - so make sure you include them. MUR Champion of the Year Medicines use reviews are a central plank of pharmacy practice in England and Wales. Whether you work with your PCT or CP or whether it's an opportunistic service, MURs allow pharmacists to engage with patients on a one-to-one basis