This talk looks at the journey of a pharmacist who transitioned from community pharmacist to GP partner.

I will focus on the skills and knowledge needed for this change, the benefits of making this move, and the challenges that may come up, along with practical ways to tackle them. This talk will help pharmacists feel ready to succeed in a busy GP practice. You will walk away with the information and confidence to chase GP partnership opportunities. Join me as I outline a simple plan for changing your career and making a bigger impact on patient care.

1. Understand the Pathway: Outline the key steps involved in transitioning from a pharmacist to a GP partner.
2. Identify Essential Skills: Identify and describe the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful partnership in a GP practice.
3. Recognise Benefits: Articulate the benefits of becoming a GP partner, both for their personal careers and for patient care.
4. Navigate Challenges: Gain insights into common challenges faced during the transition and will learn effective strategies to overcome them.
5. Develop Confidence: Increased confidence to pursue GP partnership opportunities, understanding how their pharmacy background can enhance their contributions to general practice.
6. Create a Personal Action Plan: Develop a personal action plan outlining steps they can take to facilitate their transition to a GP partner role.