Committed to Excellence in Pharmacy Training
Our Mission
ScotPharm Training supports pharmacists and pharmacy teams to develop and enhance their clinical workforce in an evolving healthcare landscape. With more independent prescribers qualifying each year, many pharmacists can feel under-supported once formal training ends. As services such as Pharmacy First Plus expand, there is a growing need for ongoing clinical skills development.
ScotPharm Training provides tailored, practical training to help pharmacists build confidence and deliver safe, effective patient care using their advanced clinical and prescribing skills.
Meet Our Healthcare Educators
Kirsty Hamilton is a community pharmacist independent prescriber working in Ayrshire. She began her independent prescribing journey in 2020 and went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Assessment (Level 11) at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Since early 2024, Kirsty has been part of the clinical team delivering NHS Academy Clinical Skills courses for pharmacists. She also teaches clinical skills on the Independent Prescribing course at Strathclyde University, where she has contributed to the development of course materials.
Working in a busy community setting, Kirsty assesses and manages a wide range of patient presentations, with extensive experience in Pharmacy First Plus consultations. She is a Teach and Treat Hub Lead in Ayrshire, supporting independent prescribers to develop their clinical skills in practice.
Kirsty has a particular interest in respiratory medicine and is a member of the Scottish Pharmacist Respiratory Special Interest Group. She also delivers a locally enhanced sexual health service and is currently developing her RPS Advanced Practice Portfolio.
