On this page you will find all the key information related to the National Recruitment Scheme, including the Person Specification and the Professional Attributes Framework on which the selection process is based.
Preferencing window is open from 24 July to 29 October 2024
Preferencing is now open for students to choose and rank the programme they are interested in applying for through the Oriel system.
More information is available under the preferencing page.
RPS Webinar
Please see below for a webinar developed in partnership with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Health Education and Improvement Wales, NHS Education Scotland and the British Pharmaceutical Student Association to discuss key aspects of the National Recruitment Scheme and to answer applicant questions. The full webinar is free to access and available below.
Applicant Enquiries
The PGMDE Support Portal is used for applicants to find information relating to recruitment activity.
Please access the portal below, use the search function for FAQs or submit an applicant enquiry form if you cannot find the answers you are looking for.
In collaboration with NHS England, HEIW (Wales) and NES (Scotland), the RPS has published answers to commonly asked questions regarding the National Recruitment Scheme.
Recruitment Timeline
Activity
Month
Applicant handbook available
Mid May
Foundation Pharmacist Training Programme information available on Oriel
7 June 2024
Application window opens
7 June 2024 at 12pm
Application window closes
21 June 2024 at 12pm
Preferencing window opens
24 July 2024
Numeracy/SJT centre booking window opens
31 July 2024
Numeracy/SJT centre booking window closes
14 August 2024
Numeracy/SJT centre Start Date (Pearson VUE Test Centres)
19 September 2024
Numeracy/SJT centre End Date (Pearson VUE Test Centres)
2 October 2024
Preferencing window closes
29 October 2024
First round of offers released
Early November 2024
Offers upgrade deadline
Late November 2024
Programmes commence
July/August 2025