Trainee Pharmacists: Employer Registration for National Recruitment Cycle (Oriel) Now Open

Employers wishing to be part of 2025 national recruitment, for the 2026-27 training year, must register via the employer programme information online form. All employers will need to provide programme specific information and agree to meet the terms of participation of the scheme.

The deadline to submit your application is 11.59pm on 1st March 2025.

For all further information please refer to the Employer Handbook.

NHS England Pharmacy Technician Workforce Development

The Pharmacy Technician Workforce Development Programme aims to develop pharmacy technicians to practice autonomously as confident and competent healthcare professionals. This plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan recommendations, linking to three key priorities

  1. Grow the Workforce
  2. Embed the Right Culture and Improve Retention
  3. Work and Train Differently

The document is now available on the NHS England website.
Pharmacy Technician Workforce Development Programme