Buttercups Training Limited
Anna Broadburn has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Anna currently works at Buttercups Training Limited as the Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Operations Lead, where they implement standard operating procedures and coaches line managers. Anna is also a Tutor Representative for the Fitness to Practice Committee, involved in decision making for learner cases. In addition, they tutor and trains pharmacy support staff at Buttercups Training Limited.
Prior to this, Anna worked as a Locum Pharmacist and Registered Pharmacist at various companies, including the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). At the GPhC, they also served as a Revalidation Reviewer, ensuring compliance with revalidation requirements. Anna held the position of Head of Accounts at Tim Lawson Electrical Contractors.
Anna's experience in the veterinary field includes working as a Pharmacist at Wolds Veterinary Clinic and as a Pharmacist and Retail Sales Supervisor at Buckets Animal Feed and Tack Store, where they were responsible for the sale of animal healthcare products and retail supervision.
At E.A.Broadburn (Chemists) Ltd, Anna served as a Superintendent Pharmacist, overseeing the monitored dosage system area and working closely with care homes and local GP surgeries. Anna also worked as a Pharmacist, assisting doctors' practices with medicines management issues.
Anna's previous role as a General Manager at E A Broadburn (Chemists) Ltd involved financial decision making and maintaining pharmacy standards. Anna was also responsible for introducing new initiatives.
Earlier in their career, Anna worked as a Medicines Management Pharmacist at Clee South CCG, where they controlled and monitored medication usage and provided prescribing advice to surgeries.
Overall, Anna Broadburn has extensive experience in pharmacy, training and assessment, retail sales supervision, and medicines management.
Anna Broadburn obtained their Postgraduate Degree in MSc Veterinary Pharmacy from Harper Adams University between 2018 and 2021. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Pharmacy degree in Pharmacy at the University of Bradford from 1999 to 2004. Anna also received a Postgraduate Certificate in Companion Animal Pharmacy and Healthcare from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in 2008. In addition to their formal education, they hold certifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training from Pearson (obtained in 2022), as well as certifications in being a Pharmacist from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the General Pharmaceutical Council (obtained in 2004). Anna has also obtained certifications in various subjects related to animal care and health, including Anatomy and Physiology of Dogs and Cats and Canine First Aid from the ANIMAL CARE COLLEGE LTD.
Buttercups Training Limited
Buttercups Training is the largest independent pharmacy training provider in the UK with over 35 years of experience in the industry. We were founded in 1988 and are rated by Ofsted as “Good Provider” with two domains rated as “Outstanding”. We specialise in providing bespoke training programmes, courses, and apprenticeships of the highest quality to pharmacy and healthcare professionals including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, dispensing assistants, accuracy checkers, and pharmacy support staff across independent pharmacies, small and large multiples, hospitals, and dispensing doctors. Our mission is to help our Buttercups learners employed in the healthcare sector to achieve their potential and make a rewarding contribution to the health and wellbeing of their local communities and the success of their employers. We successfully achieve our mission by embedding our values throughout the organisation: • We are a Buttercups family of committed, loyal and respectful members who care deeply about our learners, their employers, and about each other. • We play by the rules and our professionalism and integrity are unparalleled in the industry. • We stay ahead of the game by innovating and pioneering courses and programmes that are always on par with industry advancements. • We are a safe pair of hands because we are accountable to ensuring your safety and wellbeing on your learning journey with us. Our state-of-the-art training programmes and courses are developed by industry experts and are offered online on our bespoke online learning platform, b-Hive, with year-round access to pastoral and additional learning support from dedicated tutors. Begin your learning journey with us to upskill and elevate your pharmacy career this year. Explore our various training options on our website: https://www.buttercupstraining.co.uk/