Published on 04/11/2025
We’re delighted to share that NHS England, in collaboration with the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE), has launched a new national training opportunity, the Pharmacy Technician Development Programme: Preparing for the Future.
This exciting new initiative is designed to build confidence, strengthen skills, and empower pharmacy technicians to deliver a wider range of clinical and patient-facing services across healthcare settings.
About the Programme
Preparing for the Future offers a flexible, supportive learning experience for all registered pharmacy technicians, helping them develop key areas such as:
🩺 Clinical confidence and decision-making
🌿 Leadership and communication skills
💬 Professional practice and service delivery
Participants will be guided throughout by a dedicated education supervisor, ensuring the programme is tailored to their individual needs and pace of learning.
Programme Overview
Duration: October 2025 – March 2026
Format: Flexible, structured learning with one-to-one support
Focus areas include:
Adapting to the evolving scope of pharmacy practice
Understanding changes to supervision legislation
Supporting the expansion of Pharmacy First services
Enhancing safe practice through Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
At the start of the programme, each participant will work with their education supervisor to identify personal development goals and create a tailored learning plan to support progress throughout the course.
Why Apply?
This programme is an invaluable opportunity to invest in your professional growth, strengthening your clinical, leadership, and decision-making expertise.
It aligns with the broader national strategy to transform pharmacy education and workforce development: By applying, you’ll be contributing to the future of pharmacy roles and patient care across the system.
How to Apply
Applications are now open for NHS England–funded places.
Need Support?
If you’re thinking of applying or want to understand how this opportunity fits into your professional development, our Pharmacy Associate, Sarah Partridge, can help.
Sarah works closely with pharmacy teams across Nottinghamshire to support training, development, and workforce growth.
Reach out to her for guidance, local insights, or help navigating training opportunities.
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