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You need to be able to provide access to a DPP and a prescribing learning environment. If you do not have access to a DPP and prescribing environment in your main training site, then a rotation into another site is likely to be the best way to provide this for your foundation trainee pharmacist.
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All foundation training sites are required to submit a training plan to NHS England. This plan must demonstrate how the site will meet the training, assessment, and supervision requirements of the Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme.
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All Designated Supervisors and DPPs involved in foundation training must declare that they have undertaken relevant training in supervision required for their role.We are the NHS provider of two funded training programmes designed to support supervisors in fulfilling their responsibilities. Prepare for your role by signing up for one of our Supervisor Training Programmes today.
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Equip yourself for a successful foundation training journey with our comprehensive guide, packed with practical tips, key updates, and essential resources for 2025.
If you are planning to recruit a foundation trainee pharmacist in 2027-28, the employer registration window opens on Thursday 8 January 2026 and closes on 12:00 Midday on Tuesday 3 March 2026 The registration form will be available on the national recruitment scheme website.
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No, accreditation by the GPhC is no longer required. From the 2026/27 training year, training plans must be submitted to NHS England, instead of the GPhC as in previous years. The training plan(s) developed for each training site/programme is required to demonstrate how the assessment strategy will be implemented during the training year. More information can be found in the training plans section of this webpage.
Yes! We offer a bespoke Training Plan Support Service. Please see the link below for more details. Read more
From the 2026/27 training year, NHS England takes on delegated responsibility from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for the management and delivery of the Foundation Pharmacist Training Programme (FTPP). The requirements are outlined here
The Designated Supervisor (DS) and Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) roles can be filled by two separate people or one person, as long as that person meets the requirements for both roles outlined in the person specification. Read More
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