Common use of CORE SKILLS AND TRAINING Clause in Contracts

CORE SKILLS AND TRAINING. 3.1 Training provided in relation to this service is compulsory for every staff member involved in the service. Pharmacy Assistants can offer the screening kit distribution service by attending the training offered, but the treatment part of the service must be provided by accredited pharmacists. A minimum of one pharmacist per pharmacy should attend the training programme to become an accredited pharmacy. 3.2 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that all staff including locums involved in providing the service have appropriate knowledge and are appropriately trained i.e. attendance at a Chlamydia training programme provide by Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Service. 3.3 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service are aware of and act in accordance with local protocols. 3.4 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that their service has the recommended quality controls in place and that the service can demonstrate compliance. 3.5 Training will be provided free of charge by the Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Service. 3.6 Pharmacists must have successfully completed the following training packages to become accredited for this service: Xxxx I thought this was being phased out? i.e. CPPE CPPE on line training - Sexual Health: testing and treating. Locally arranged training - Patient Group Directions It is the responsibility of the Pharmacy Manager to ensure that all pharmacists including locums supplying Chlamydia treatment are accredited. 3.7 Pharmacists and staff providing this service should also be aware of local and national guidance on safeguarding children, as it is possible that people under the age of 16 will request screening. 3.8 The pharmacist will maintain clinical knowledge appropriate to their practice as part of their continuing professional development requirements.

CORE SKILLS AND TRAINING. 3.1 Training provided in relation to this service is compulsory for every staff member involved in the service. Pharmacy Assistants can offer the screening kit distribution service by attending the training offered, but the treatment part of the service must be provided by accredited pharmacists. A minimum of one pharmacist per pharmacy should attend the training programme to become an accredited pharmacy. 3.2 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that all staff including locums involved in providing the service have appropriate knowledge and are appropriately trained i.e. attendance at a Chlamydia training programme provide provided by Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Service. 3.3 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service are aware of and act in accordance with local protocols. 3.4 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that their service has the recommended quality controls in place and that the service can demonstrate compliance. 3.5 Training will be provided free of charge by the Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Service. 3.6 Pharmacists must have successfully completed the following training packages to become accredited for this service: Xxxx I thought this was being phased out? i.e. CPPE CPPE on line training - Sexual Health: testing and treating. Locally arranged training - treating and Patient Group Directions It is the responsibility of the Pharmacy Manager to ensure that all pharmacists including locums supplying Chlamydia treatment are accredited. 3.7 Pharmacists and staff providing this service should also be aware of local and national guidance on safeguarding children, as it is possible that people under the age of 16 will request screening. 3.8 The pharmacist will maintain clinical knowledge appropriate to their practice as part of their continuing professional development requirements.

CORE SKILLS AND TRAINING. 3.1 Training provided in relation to this service is compulsory for every staff member involved in the service. Pharmacy Assistants can offer the screening kit distribution service by attending the training offered, but the treatment part of the service must be provided by accredited pharmacists. A minimum of one pharmacist per pharmacy should attend the training programme to become an accredited pharmacy. 3.2 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that all staff including locums involved in providing the service have appropriate knowledge and are appropriately trained i.e. attendance at a Chlamydia training programme provide by Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Service. 3.3 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service are aware of and act in accordance with local protocols. 3.4 The pharmacy contractor has the responsibility to ensure that their service has the recommended quality controls in place and that the service can demonstrate compliance. 3.5 Training will be provided free of charge by the Cambridgeshire Chlamydia Screening Service. 3.6 Pharmacists must have successfully completed the following training packages to become accredited for this service: Xxxx I thought this was being phased out? i.e. CPPE CPPE on line training - Sexual Health: testing and treating. Locally arranged training - treating and Patient Group Directions It is the responsibility of the Pharmacy Manager to ensure that all pharmacists including locums supplying Chlamydia treatment are accredited. 3.7 Pharmacists and staff providing this service should also be aware of local and national guidance on safeguarding children, as it is possible that people under the age of 16 will request screening. 3.8 The pharmacist will maintain clinical knowledge appropriate to their practice as part of their continuing professional development requirements.