A strong clinical emphasis and focus on direct patient-centred care
A well-structured rotational timetable to support learning and build confidence
Working with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in core and specialist therapeutic areas such as cardiovascular, respiratory, stroke, surgery, orthopaedics, critical care and paediatrics
Independent prescribing training for trainees who graduated against the full GPhC learning outcomes
Opportunity to experience specialist pharmacist roles with our large cohort of independent pharmacist prescribers
Flexibility that allows trainees to revisit or experience areas of interest
Regular meetings with the pharmacy team
Regular meetings with trainee pharmacists and designated supervisors to share practice and keep up-to-date
Regular workshops aimed at preparing trainees for future practice and the GPhC registration assessment
Attendance at the NHS England commissioned training support sessions which complement the work-based training and covers specific areas of the GPhC learning outcomes and Registration Assessment Framework.
About our 12-month hospital training programme
The hospital training programme has been designed to help you develop from student to clinical practitioner in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.
Following a full induction and workplace orientation, the rotational programme covers a wide range of therapeutic and medicines management areas, including medical & surgical specialties, haematology & oncology, palliative care, emergency care, critical care, paediatrics, and aseptics.
You will also have an opportunity to arrange a short placement within another sector.
You will be supported by a Designated Supervisor, in addition to a Designated Prescribing Practitioner if you are undertaking the prescribing training.
Towards the end of the year you will take responsibility for your own cohort of patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist to ease the transition into qualified life.
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How to apply for pharmacist foundation training at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Applications to all foundation training places in England are via the National Recruitment Scheme run by NHS England - using the ORIEL recruitment system. For more information visit National Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Recruitment.
The website provides information on the foundation training application process and recruitment timeline.
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss the opportunities that Chesterfield Royal Hospital can provide then please get in touch with:
Beth Rigby
Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Education and Training
T: 01246 512159
Pharmacy Department,
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust,
Calow,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire.
S44 5BL