Foundation Pharmacist Training: What’s in it for me? (6 February)

Please see below communication detailing upcoming events and resources from NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Directorate and the Primary Care Pharmacists’ Association, intended for GP and PCN healthcare professionals to support implementation and growth of foundation pharmacist training in this sector. Kindly disseminate through relevant channels:

Foundation Pharmacist Training in GP/PCNs in London: What’s in it for me? Find out how training foundation pharmacists can benefit your practice and PCN, and how to get involved:

• Attend an on-line meeting on Thursday 6 February: 1pm – 1.30pm to hear how General Practice and PCNs can engage in training foundation pharmacists either as a direct employer, as a rotation provider (13 weeks or longer) or a placement provider (at least 90 hours). 
• Speakers will include Dr Graham Stretch, President of the Primary Care Pharmacists’ Association and Dr Anna Down, GP Partner at Argyle Surgery, who have trained 65 foundation pharmacists in GP in West London over the last 10 years. 
• Funding available from NHS England will be discussed
• You can join this meeting directly via the following link: Join the meeting now.  

Exciting Opportunity for Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs) in General Practice London.

• We are seeking prescribers to act as DPPs for foundation pharmacists commencing their training in summer 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next generation of pharmacists to be prescribing ready at the point of registration. 
• Further information about prescribing supervision and assessment within foundation pharmacist training can be found here. 
• If you are curious about the role and would like to find out more, please contact the Pharmacy London team, Workforce Education & Training Directorate, NHS England – London at england.wtepharmacy.london@nhs.net. 

Considering employing a Foundation Pharmacist in 2026-27? 

• See Information for General Practice about Foundation Pharmacist Training for essential information you need to employ a trainee pharmacist in your practice or PCN, along with funding information and contact details for any questions
• Please note the deadline for registering with the national foundation trainee pharmacist recruitment scheme is 1 March 2025. 
• Join an Oriel Pharmacist National Recruitment Scheme Drop-in Session for more information: