Meet the Team – Elizabeth Dalton - Pharmacist, Curriculum Writer, and Tutor

Woodspeen Training delivers apprenticeships in a range of sectors, supporting learners and employers to access the right apprenticeship for their business. We recruit from industry, bringing in staff that truly understand the sector they're supporting. 

In this edition of Meet the Team, we hear from Elizabeth Dalton, Pharmacist, Curriculum Writer, and Tutor on her role at Woodspeen Training. 

Name: Elizabeth Dalton 

Job title: Curriculum Writer and Tutor

I started my career in pharmacy in 2009 as a relief pharmacist in the community. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work in many different pharmacies, carrying out various roles from Store Manager to lead in-store pharmacist. I am passionate about delivering services and new initiatives; this is one of my favourite aspects of working in a community pharmacy. 

Currently, I am splitting my time between my role at Woodspeen Training, training the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians, and working as a Pharmacist in a busy community pharmacy. This current mix is the most fulfilling time in my career to date, I thoroughly enjoy supporting the development of the future pharmacy profession, and I still experience patient interaction every week. 

Since beginning my role with Woodspeen Training, I have been working in partnership with the Curriculum Lead to develop the curriculum for the level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship. This includes writing new learning material, reviewing material in use, and ensuring that all materials align with the course specification and meet the educational standards required. 

My role within Woodspeen Training has allowed me to gain new experience and qualifications. In my first year at Woodspeen Training, working with the support of our in-house Academy, I gained my Assessor qualification and an Award in Teaching, continuing my professional development in a new direction.

My role at Woodspeen Training extends beyond content creation. I work collaboratively to enhance the curriculum to reflect the qualification standard, together with an understanding of how the industry is changing. The additional learning and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities have included partnering with external organisations to bring in guest speakers and ensuring the content is relevant and comprehensive. I also work closely with the IT /Digital team to ensure that our modules are accessible to learners via digital platforms. It's a team effort, and I'm proud to be part of it. 

One of my favourite aspects of the job is the opportunity I have had to develop content for our tutorials. Our tutorials provide personalised support to learners. I also deliver one-on-one and group tutorials to address specific areas of the course, particularly the scientific components. Tutorials allow me to ensure the learning resources we provide are engaging; it is an opportunity to check in and see how our learners are progressing through the digital content we provide, ensuring our learners have all opportunities to succeed. This interaction allows for our curriculum to remain agile, and changes and amendments are made as needed to benefit the learners. 

Pharmacy is a field that's always evolving. With new advancements and the progression of different services and roles, it is an incredibly exciting time to be part of the profession. Our learners are working towards joining the register at a very exciting time; change is happening, and it’s rewarding to be part of it. 

More information on Pharmacy apprenticeships and how Woodspeen Training can support your staff can be found here.