Trainee Pharmacist Program (July & October 2027)

Job description

Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Year - July & October 2027

Are you working towards your Masters of Pharmacy ( MPharm ) degree?

Don't miss the opportunity, invest in your future and join the Cohens Group. We are large enough to provide you with an opportunity to develop but small enough to treat you as an individual

Cohens Chemist is a well-loved brand name in community pharmacy. The Company is a family owned organisation which was established in 1979 and is now one of Britain's leading pharmacy chains. We pride ourselves on the special relationships we have developed with our customers in the community to understand and help meet their needs by giving a friendly, efficient, confidential and professional service.

We have fantastic opportunities available for students looking to join our teams Nationwide.

Our training:

We have motivated, proactive, experienced tutors, offering excellent training in all aspects of pharmacy practice, throughout your placement. You will also receive regular contact and guidance from our Programme Manager, who will be there to support your journey and keep you on track.

Training will be provided by a third party training provider who will cover a range of topics, all of which will benefit your learning. You will also benefit from a combination of training events, covering audit work, calculation practice and exam revision sessions. All aspects of the foundation standards and competencies will be covered, with emphasis on management skills, communication, and assertiveness, together with teaching you the vital clinical skills you will need to talk to and advise your patients.

We will also encourage you to build a professional relationship with GPs, nurses and other health care professionals spending time observing their day-to-day work.

Your learning experience just doesn't end here.

We also facilitate additional activities for all our students including:

• Advanced and Enhanced services training day
• Prescription Pricing Division visit
• Opportunity to take part in a 2-week cross sector placement – allowing you to broaden your clinical GP and hospital experience
• You will take part in 1 formally delivered classroom session each month and these sessions are delivered at Head Office, Bolton, BL6 4SA.

Benefits of joining Cohens include:

• £25,000 Per Annum for a 37.5 hour contract (July 2026 joining salary)
• Reimbursement of GPhC, RPS and exam fees
• RPS membership
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
• Staff discount
• 4 hours dedicated study time each week
• 90 hour Independent Prescribing Placement at a GP surgery/Hospital for those who have completed the new MPharm degree which includes the full learning outcomes.

With your commitment, dedication and passion a successful Trainee Pharmacist placement can lead to the following exciting opportunities for you within The Cohens Group;

• Relief Pharmacy Manager
• Pharmacy Manager

Please visit our website to learn more about the Company: www.cohenschemist.co.uk

The NHSE Oriel Recruitment system is the only route available to you to apply for a role as a Trainee Pharmacist for the 2027/28 programme and beyond. Our July & October 2027 programme will be advertised on Oriel in June 2026.

If you think this role is right for you, then please apply via Oriel, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family.

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lostock

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-08-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English