Our Dorset Trainee Pharmacist Programme 2027\/28<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>With nearly 100 miles of coastline including award-winning, golden sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Swanage and Weymouth, Dorset is a great place to live and work.<\/p>\n
Dorset is served by NHS health services that includes 72 GP practices covered by 18 Primary Care Networks, as well as other primary care services such as dentistry, pharmacies, and opticians, three acute hospitals, 12 community hospitals, 3 prisons and a range of community and mental health services. Dorset has strong established links between the different healthcare sectors where we aim to provide trainee pharmacists with a rich and varied experience in a range of clinical settings.<\/p>\n
Our multi-sector positions offer trainees an exciting opportunity to spend their training year across two organisations, with the potential for short placements in a range of other settings. This model allows trainees to embed themselves in each placement site while gaining experience across a range of clinical areas and environments. Multi-Sector placements are a great way for trainees to build confidence and develop a well-rounded understanding of pharmacy practice.<\/p>\n
Single-sector positions are also available. These roles allow trainees to spend the majority of their time within one sector, enabling them to build strong working relationships and gain a deep understanding of how the service operates. This option is ideal for trainees with a particular interest in the setting they are applying to, offering consistency, continuity, and the chance to develop more specialised expertise. UHD single sector positions will also include short placements in other sectors<\/span>.<\/p>\nDorset has a variety of rural and urban locations to explore, and pharmacy placements are spread across the county. Although there are well established travel links within Dorset, it’s important to note that some aspects of certain placements are not easily accessible via public transport.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What will this look like in practice?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>Cross sector positions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>If you have chosen a cross sector position then you can expect to spend time with the lead employer and a partner organisation. During each rotation there may be shorter placements available in other healthcare settings, for example Primary Care Networks (PCNs) \/ GP practices, community pharmacy, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and prisons, subject to student preference and availability.<\/p>\n
Organisations involved in reciprocal partnerships include:<\/p>\n
NHS Trusts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Dorset County Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
DCH provides a full range of district general services, including an Emergency Department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. DCH is the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 300,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, the west and north of Dorset, and Purbeck. DCH also provides renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000. The Hospital has around 380 beds, seven main theatres and two day theatres, and has been designed with a major commitment to public art.<\/p>\n
\n- Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. Community services are delivered from 12 community hospitals and a range of home-based services.\u00a0 DHC’s University Trust status supports the trust in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff.<\/p>\n
Community Pharmacies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Wessex pharmacies<\/a><\/li>\n
- Poundbury Pharmacy <\/a><\/li>\n
- Victoria Park Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Verwood Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n
- Stalbridge Pharmacy \u2013 Please see their Facebook page for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We have created a range of Community Pharmacy placements ranging from smaller independent pharmacies to large multiples. These placements span across the county and offer the opportunity to establish yourself as part of the pharmacy team in the heart of the community as well as providing experience in an NHS organisation or Primary Care Network.<\/p>\n
Primary Care Networks (PCNs)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Weymouth and Portland PCN<\/a><\/li>\n
- Shore Medical PCN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A multi-sector position that includes work within a Primary Care Network (PCN) provides opportunities to work closely with multidisciplinary teams in GP practices, supporting direct patient care. Trainees gain experience in structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, medicines optimisation, and supporting safe prescribing. PCN rotations help develop clinical assessment skills, confidence in patient facing consultations, and an understanding of how pharmacy contributes to population health within primary care.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Single sector positions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>If you have chosen a single sector position you can expect to spend the majority of your Foundation Training Year within your employing organisation. During each rotation there may be shorter placements available in other healthcare settings, for example Primary Care Networks (PCNs) \/ GP practices, community pharmacy, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and prisons, subject to student preference and availability.<\/p>\n
\n- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A \u00a3500m investment in our hospital sites (Poole Hospital, the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital) is ensuring our patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.<\/p>\n
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is being developed as a major emergency centre – faster, better specialist emergency care when people need it \u2013 see Royal Bournemouth Hospital<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\nPoole Hospital will become the biggest major planned care centre in the UK – reducing waiting times \u2013 see Poole Hospital<\/a><\/u>\u00a0\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\nChristchurch Hospital offers specialist palliative, rehabilitation and various outpatient and diagnostic services.<\/p>\n
Transformation videos<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i>Training<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/02\/Asset-3-1.png\" "\\"Asset")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Training<\/h1>\n<\/div>NHSE will be providing centralised training for all trainee pharmacists. In addition to this, there will be local learning events organised within Dorset offering additional training \/ development opportunities to include a variety of topics, for example:<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Prescribing skills training and practice<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Careers talks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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Specialist topics (e.g., mental health, medicines advice etc.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/i>Support and supervision<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Support and supervision<\/h1>\n<\/div>Each trainee pharmacist will be provided with a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) to support them enhance their prescribing skills over the year and achieve their 90 hours of prescribing practice before they register as independent prescribers at the end of their trainee year. They will have access to a variety of clinical settings to develop clinical skills and autonomy over the year.<\/p>\n
In addition to developing clinical skills, trainees will be given the opportunity to develop in other areas of practice for example, quality improvement and risk management, leadership, education and training etc. under the supervision of highly experienced, specialised pharmacists.<\/p>\n
As well as providing the opportunity for cross sector placements with an excellent structure for learning and development, we also aim to bring trainees together in an informal environment so that they can share experiences, learn from one another, and develop long lasting professional relationships to support them in their trainee year and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/i>Further information<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Other information<\/h1>\n<\/div>There are a range of public transport options available in Dorset, however some placements might not be easily accessible by public transport.<\/p>\n
Getting Around – Visit Dorset<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/i>Living and working in Dorset<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271045%27%20height%3D%271040%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201045%201040%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271045%27%20height%3D%271040%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Living and working in Dorset<\/h1>\n<\/div>Dorset has nearly 100 miles of coastline with award-winning, golden sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Swanage and Weymouth.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the harbours of Poole, Portland and Christchurch offer a great variety of water sports, from kite surfing to paddle boarding.<\/p>\n
Dorset consists of modern cities and historic market towns. Bournemouth is the most vibrant city in the county, with a nightlife that\u2019s second to none and a popular destination for hen and stag parties. The city is equally popular with day-trippers, drawn to its family atmosphere and traditional seaside setting.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile the historic market towns of Dorchester, Weymouth and Lyme Regis are bursting with places to eat, drink and shop, combining historic architecture with contemporary art and culture, as well as that unique blend of special Dorset charm.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/i>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/i>Apply now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/lite-youtube><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Apply for the<\/strong> Trainee\u00a0<\/strong>Pharmacist Programme<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>Applications for the Pharmacist Foundation Training are made via Oriel, the national recruitment portal. For more information see: Oriel – Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271022%27%20height%3D%27894%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201022%20894%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271022%27%20height%3D%27894%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
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With nearly 100 miles of coastline including award-winning, golden sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Swanage and Weymouth, Dorset is a great place to live and work.<\/p>\n
Dorset is served by NHS health services that includes 72 GP practices covered by 18 Primary Care Networks, as well as other primary care services such as dentistry, pharmacies, and opticians, three acute hospitals, 12 community hospitals, 3 prisons and a range of community and mental health services. Dorset has strong established links between the different healthcare sectors where we aim to provide trainee pharmacists with a rich and varied experience in a range of clinical settings.<\/p>\n
Our multi-sector positions offer trainees an exciting opportunity to spend their training year across two organisations, with the potential for short placements in a range of other settings. This model allows trainees to embed themselves in each placement site while gaining experience across a range of clinical areas and environments. Multi-Sector placements are a great way for trainees to build confidence and develop a well-rounded understanding of pharmacy practice.<\/p>\n
Single-sector positions are also available. These roles allow trainees to spend the majority of their time within one sector, enabling them to build strong working relationships and gain a deep understanding of how the service operates. This option is ideal for trainees with a particular interest in the setting they are applying to, offering consistency, continuity, and the chance to develop more specialised expertise. UHD single sector positions will also include short placements in other sectors<\/span>.<\/p>\n Dorset has a variety of rural and urban locations to explore, and pharmacy placements are spread across the county. Although there are well established travel links within Dorset, it’s important to note that some aspects of certain placements are not easily accessible via public transport.<\/p>\n<\/div> Cross sector positions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> If you have chosen a cross sector position then you can expect to spend time with the lead employer and a partner organisation. During each rotation there may be shorter placements available in other healthcare settings, for example Primary Care Networks (PCNs) \/ GP practices, community pharmacy, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and prisons, subject to student preference and availability.<\/p>\n Organisations involved in reciprocal partnerships include:<\/p>\n NHS Trusts<\/strong><\/p>\n DCH provides a full range of district general services, including an Emergency Department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. DCH is the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 300,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, the west and north of Dorset, and Purbeck. DCH also provides renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000. The Hospital has around 380 beds, seven main theatres and two day theatres, and has been designed with a major commitment to public art.<\/p>\n Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. Community services are delivered from 12 community hospitals and a range of home-based services.\u00a0 DHC’s University Trust status supports the trust in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff.<\/p>\n Community Pharmacies<\/strong><\/p>\n We have created a range of Community Pharmacy placements ranging from smaller independent pharmacies to large multiples. These placements span across the county and offer the opportunity to establish yourself as part of the pharmacy team in the heart of the community as well as providing experience in an NHS organisation or Primary Care Network.<\/p>\n Primary Care Networks (PCNs)<\/strong><\/p>\n A multi-sector position that includes work within a Primary Care Network (PCN) provides opportunities to work closely with multidisciplinary teams in GP practices, supporting direct patient care. Trainees gain experience in structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, medicines optimisation, and supporting safe prescribing. PCN rotations help develop clinical assessment skills, confidence in patient facing consultations, and an understanding of how pharmacy contributes to population health within primary care.<\/p>\n<\/div> Single sector positions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> If you have chosen a single sector position you can expect to spend the majority of your Foundation Training Year within your employing organisation. During each rotation there may be shorter placements available in other healthcare settings, for example Primary Care Networks (PCNs) \/ GP practices, community pharmacy, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and prisons, subject to student preference and availability.<\/p>\n A \u00a3500m investment in our hospital sites (Poole Hospital, the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Christchurch Hospital) is ensuring our patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.<\/p>\n The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is being developed as a major emergency centre – faster, better specialist emergency care when people need it \u2013 see Royal Bournemouth Hospital<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Poole Hospital will become the biggest major planned care centre in the UK – reducing waiting times \u2013 see Poole Hospital<\/a><\/u>\u00a0\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Christchurch Hospital offers specialist palliative, rehabilitation and various outpatient and diagnostic services.<\/p>\n Transformation videos<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div> NHSE will be providing centralised training for all trainee pharmacists. In addition to this, there will be local learning events organised within Dorset offering additional training \/ development opportunities to include a variety of topics, for example:<\/p>\n<\/div> Prescribing skills training and practice<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Careers talks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Specialist topics (e.g., mental health, medicines advice etc.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> Each trainee pharmacist will be provided with a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) to support them enhance their prescribing skills over the year and achieve their 90 hours of prescribing practice before they register as independent prescribers at the end of their trainee year. They will have access to a variety of clinical settings to develop clinical skills and autonomy over the year.<\/p>\n In addition to developing clinical skills, trainees will be given the opportunity to develop in other areas of practice for example, quality improvement and risk management, leadership, education and training etc. under the supervision of highly experienced, specialised pharmacists.<\/p>\n As well as providing the opportunity for cross sector placements with an excellent structure for learning and development, we also aim to bring trainees together in an informal environment so that they can share experiences, learn from one another, and develop long lasting professional relationships to support them in their trainee year and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div> There are a range of public transport options available in Dorset, however some placements might not be easily accessible by public transport.<\/p>\n Getting Around – Visit Dorset<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Dorset has nearly 100 miles of coastline with award-winning, golden sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Swanage and Weymouth.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the harbours of Poole, Portland and Christchurch offer a great variety of water sports, from kite surfing to paddle boarding.<\/p>\n Dorset consists of modern cities and historic market towns. Bournemouth is the most vibrant city in the county, with a nightlife that\u2019s second to none and a popular destination for hen and stag parties. The city is equally popular with day-trippers, drawn to its family atmosphere and traditional seaside setting.<\/p>\n Meanwhile the historic market towns of Dorchester, Weymouth and Lyme Regis are bursting with places to eat, drink and shop, combining historic architecture with contemporary art and culture, as well as that unique blend of special Dorset charm.<\/p>\n<\/div> Applications for the Pharmacist Foundation Training are made via Oriel, the national recruitment portal. For more information see: Oriel – Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What will this look like in practice?<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Support and supervision<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Other information<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Living and working in Dorset<\/h1>\n<\/div>
Apply for the<\/strong> Trainee\u00a0<\/strong>Pharmacist Programme<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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