GP / Community 6+6 month Split Foundation Year Training Placements 2022/23

Imaan Healthcare pharmacies, a chain of nearly 40 pharmacies belonging to the Imaan Healthcare group, is not your typical community pharmacy chain. Our exceptional cross-sector Pre-registration programme has been developed over a number of years and is nationally recognised for its quality and support. As a result, Imaan Healthcare pharmacies have produced fantastically talented pharmacists who have gone on to have incredibly varied careers in GP Practice, independent prescribing, hospital, the GPhC, international industry, mental health, NHS Health Education England, training & education – and of course in community pharmacy as owners, business partners and managers. Imaan Healthcare pharmacies have trained over 200 pharmacists and have a pass rate consistently above the national average.

Our unique Foundation Year training programme produced a C&D National Pre-registration Graduate of the Year (Siraaj Bukera – click here to read his story ), the first winner of the Buttercups National Pre-registration Student of the Year (Daniel Jones) and also the youngest ever GPhC inspector (Craig Whitelock-Wainwright). Imaan Healthcare pharmacies utilises the exceptional Pioneer Primary Care Training programme to get you exam ready, covering exam preparation, clinical topics, consultation skills, law & ethics, first aid, calculations and professional development. You will receive training in pharmacy business, economics, management and leadership. The Pioneer programme has been developed by award-winning pharmacists, clinical GP pharmacists and a calculations specialist. You will also be given protected study time every week.

Whilst working onsite, you will be given a dedicated supervisor and will learn to adopt the roles and responsibilities of your supervising pharmacist. During your General Practice placement you will learn how to work as a GP pharmacist, you will conduct clinical medication reviews, run clinics and lots of other clinical activities. During your community placement you will be given the opportunity to take the lead in providing services including smoking cessation, substance misuse, flu vaccinations, blood pressure testing, blood glucose monitoring, health promotion campaigns and much more.

Depending on your location you will also be given the opportunity to experience working at our head office and with area managers. Once you qualify we will continue to support you throughout your career and help you choose the career path most suited to you. Some of our ex-trainees are now our business partners.

Crucially, despite the high standards we set our trainee pharmacists throughout the year, we have gained an excellent reputation for producing a warm and welcoming learning environment, described by many trainees as being like a supportive family.

Imaan Healthcare aims to provide GP Practice placements for all trainees. In most cases this will be for 6 months.

" The expectation of being a fully equipped pharmacist by the end of just one year can be daunting. However, the training I gained with Imaan Healthcare made the transition from a student to a professional easily achievable; preparing me for all aspects of community pharmacy."

Pharmacy Manager, Orford Pharmacy

Salma Hamza-Aly Testimonial

Pharmacy Manager, Orford Pharmacy

" The expectation of being a fully equipped pharmacist by the end of just one year can be daunting. However, the training I gained with Imaan Healthcare made the transition from a student to a professional easily achievable; preparing me for all aspects of community pharmacy."
"I am so glad I chose Imaan Healthcare as my pre-reg company. From day one, they made me feel welcome and part of the company. It’s like a big family, where everyone wants the best for you and will do everything to help you succeed."

Pre-registration Trainee, Orford Pharmacy

Sajad Shah Testimonial

Pre-registration Trainee, Orford Pharmacy

"I am so glad I chose Imaan Healthcare as my pre-reg company. From day one, they made me feel welcome and part of the company. It’s like a big family, where everyone wants the best for you and will do everything to help you succeed."
" A wonderful company who go out of their way to give you a range of experiences and a support network that is second to none. "

GPhC Inspector, Pharmacist of the Year Winner.

Craig Whitelock-Wainwright Testimonial

GPhC Inspector, Pharmacist of the Year Winner.

" A wonderful company who go out of their way to give you a range of experiences and a support network that is second to none. "
" Imaan Healthcare is made up of helpful tutors, friendly staff and excellent resources which will help you greatly when it comes to passing the pre-reg exam.You are made to feel like a vital part of Imaan Healthcare and the family-like persona it takes on."

Michael Moran Testimonial

" Imaan Healthcare is made up of helpful tutors, friendly staff and excellent resources which will help you greatly when it comes to passing the pre-reg exam.You are made to feel like a vital part of Imaan Healthcare and the family-like persona it takes on."

Imaan Healthcare works closely with a number of universities and NHS Health Education England to help develop policies, degree course structure and improve student employability.

We are here to support and guide you when you need us

Career Opportunities

Our training programme will prepare you for the clinical and calculation aspects of the GPhC assessment. However, we strongly believe that laying the foundations of your career is equally important, if not more so. Therefore, we take a holistic approach to your training and focus on skills required both pre and post qualification, thus producing high calibre professionals.

Imaan Pharmacy is a rapidly expanding group providing new opportunities each year, our policy is always to promote from within regardless of age or experience. A number of our graduates have been fast-tracked to management immediately upon qualifying. Our pharmacists now work in diverse settings including GP Practice, independent prescribing, hospital, the GPhC, international industry, mental health, NHS Health Education England, training & education – and of course in community pharmacy as owners, business partners, managers and tutors.

Support Network

Another highlight of training with Imaan Healthcare is the support network. This ensures you are supported clinically, professionally and emotionally. At no point in the year will you feel isolated as there will always be someone on hand to support you. The Imaan Healthcare Pre-registration network consists of:

Recruitment Process

Please contact Khalid Khan at [email protected] for more details on current vacancies.

 

Questions?

Please direct any questions to Mr Khalid Khan, the Head of Training and Professional Standards at Imaan Healthcare. His commitment to training and quality is widely recognised and he sits on regional and national advisory panels for NHS Health Education England, University of Manchester, Liverpool John Moores University and Keele University.

Khalid can be contacted at [email protected]