Start a career in pharmacy
Careers with opportunity
A pharmacy career offers the chance to make a positive difference to people’s lives and wellbeing, by providing care in a wide range of settings, often at the heart of communities.
As well as having an expert knowledge of medicines, and how they work to treat illnesses, you’ll help people to stay well by supporting healthy lifestyles.
Being a pharmacy professional, is rewarding when you know you have helped a patient. But it is more than that. With ongoing training, you’ll be able to able to progress, moving to more senior positions. Dorset is committed to the development of all pharmacy professionals.
“I would describe Dorset as more of a hidden gem. There are a lot of opportunities in the different sectors of pharmacy available, and if you just ask, you can often find yourself doing new things and expanding your portfolio. The people are friendly, and the experience you gain, really sets a good foundation to grow as a pharmacist. ” – Danny, Trainee Pharmacist.
“I had my expectations while relocating to Dorset for my foundation training. However, I was not certain how things would turn out at the end of the foundation training year. All I had was a firm belief and optimism. I am elated to have been part of this amazing team. I often describe the team as family. Everyone I have met across the team have been amazing and supportive more than I ever envisaged. The training is top notch as it gives me the opportunity to learn across various areas of patient care and to build on skills to contribute to patient wellbeing. In summary, Dorset is a home for all. I feel welcome and I will recommend this great family to any who seek for work opportunities. If the opportunity avails itself anytime, any day, I will be open to join this beautiful family in the future. ” – Christopher Eze, Trainee Pharmacist.
Pharmacy roles
There are a range of roles in pharmacy with the opportunity to work in many healthcare settings such as hospital, community pharmacy and general practice. The following provides a brief description of roles and links to further information.
Where you can work
There are many different healthcare settings that pharmacy professionals work in for example:
Useful links
Useful websites to learn more about pharmacy careers and healthcare settings
Stay connected
Stay up to date with all the latest pharmacy opportunities in Dorset.
Follow us on our social channels: