About the Introduction to Integrated Care Systems for Pharmacy Professionals programme
This resource is for trainee and early career pharmacy professionals and other pharmacy professionals working in any sector of practice, who wish to gain a fundamental understanding of the principles of integrated care systems (ICS) and how it works, to deliver better health and care for everyone.
It will help you understand the vital role you and other pharmacy team members can play to support the priorities of your local ICS based on the NHS Long Term Plan.
The training is divided into 3 parts:
- Overview of integrated care systems and how it works
- Interactive case studies originating from various sectors of health and care
- Application of learning
A certificate is available for completing this elearning programme.
What are Integrated Care Systems?
All areas in England were mandated to be part of an ICS by April 2021. 42 ICSs have now been established bringing together various NHS organisations, local authority and strategic partner organisations in collaboration to plan and deliver better and more integrated care for their local population.
Pharmacy teams provide services across health and care settings, working with other health and care professionals and teams. Pharmacy leaders are also members of strategic and operational teams and are responsible and accountable for the planning and delivery of services within ICSs. It is essential for members of the pharmacy team to understand how they contribute to achieve the priorities of their local ICS.
Getting to know my local ICS
ICSs around the country are at varying levels of advancement in their establishment and operation. Following the completion of this elearning programme, you should be able to identify the ICS where you work, and the priorities set for the ICS. You should also be able to start building up a network of key contacts within various organisations and teams in the ICS to improve joined-up provision of services and care for your local population.
Acknowledgements
- The Interim Foundation Pharmacist Programme (IFPP) team
- Tess Dawoud – Assistant Programme Director Medicines Optimisation & BLMK Pharmacy Workforce Lead
- Jackie Buxton – Chief Officer, Derbyshire Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC)
Meet the team
Sejal Gohil
Training Programme Director-Early Careers/ Foundation Pharmacists, Midlands & East of England
Nikkie Umaru
Regional Lead for Pharmacist Foundation Training Programme, East of England
Andi Blackmore
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Marnie Greenrod
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Claire Beattie
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Naomi Knight
Graphic Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Liz Aston-Gregg
National communications and stakeholder engagement manager, HEE.
Louise Garrahan
Communications and Stakeholder Officer, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
In order to access the Introduction to Integrated Care Systems for Pharmacy Professionals programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Introduction to Integrated Care Systems for Pharmacy Professionals Professionals programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
NHS healthcare staff in England
The Introduction to Integrated Care Systems for Pharmacy Professionals programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this elearning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Introduction to Integrated Care Systems for Pharmacy Professionals programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
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