What happens if...

My tutor leaves during my training?

If a tutor leaves their employment for any reason alternative arrangements must be made so as to ensure the trainee receives satisfactory supervised training for the remainder of the training period for the trainee. The Society must be informed of the proposed alternative arrangements as soon as possible and reserves the right to refuse to recognise the training proposed.  In these circumstances a trainee may be required to find an alternative training position with another employer and tutor.  Any change in tutor must be notified in writing to the Society as soon as is known and a Change of Tutor Form submitted.

Further guidance on change of tutor can be obtained from this link.

My tutor does not consider I have made sufficient progress for him/her to sign the final declaration form?

You will be required to undertake further training.  This is normally for a minimum period of three months.  This may be with the same tutor or an alternative tutor and it is your responsibility to organise the additional training.  It is important that you understand why your tutor was unable to sign the final declaration form and to work on those aspects of training in which you are deficient.  It is a major responsibility for a tutor to sign the final declaration form and he/she must be confident that you meet the required standards.

I miss a compulsory training day?

If you miss a compulsory training day you should let NICPLD know and see if it is possible for you to attend an alternative session. If this is not possible you must let the pre-registration lead know and he will identify and organise additional learning resources and tasks for you to complete.

I fail the registration examination?

There is a re-sit examination for any trainee who fails the registration examination.  This is normally in October if the first attempt was in June.  If a trainee fails the examination at the second attempt he/she must complete a period of six months employment in an approved community or hospital pharmacy and sit the examination for a third and final time within twelve months of completion of this period of employment.  For further guidance please read 'What to do if you fail the Registration Examination' document.