Pharmacy students careers opportunities| Rowlands Pharmacy

Pharmacy Students

We have a long tradition of supporting our pharmacist’s development and are supporting the national foundation training programs for Scotland, England and Wales for 26/27.

We are offering all foundation training placements (pre reg) via the national oriel schemes for each country. Applications must be submitted via these channels.

Why take part in the Rowlands Foundation Program?

We're thrilled to introduce our new programs for 2026/2027, featuring independent prescribing training offered by our team of expert DPPs or through carefully chosen partners. Every program is backed by experienced pharmacists and a dedicated central support team in Learning and Organisational Development, ensuring a robust learning environment. With allocated study time, our structured training covers all essential aspects, empowering you not only to excel in foundational training but also to step confidently into pharmacist practice from day one.

	England	Scotland	Wales
Applications via	Applications via Oriel only.	Applications via Oriel only.	Applications via Oriel only.
Overview of program	Cross sector placements within: Dorset Healthcare – A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month rotation in a hospital setting. Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust - A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month rotation in a hospital setting. Midlands Partnership NHS Trust - A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month rotation in a hospital setting. Chesterfield Royal NHS Trust – A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month hospital setting.	NES led program. 12-month community pharmacy program.	HEIW cross sector program (rotations in the following sectors Community Pharmacy, Primary Care, Hospital) * rotations will vary between 3 months & 6 months.
Support offering	Established structured learning program	NES learning program for 12 months	HEIW program with additional training program director support

England

Scotland

Wales

Applications via

Applications via Oriel only.

Overview of program

Cross sector placements within:

Dorset Healthcare – A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month rotation in a hospital setting.

Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust - A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month rotation in a hospital setting.

Midlands Partnership NHS Trust - A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month rotation in a hospital setting.

Chesterfield Royal NHS Trust – A six-month rotation in Community Pharmacy followed by a six-month hospital setting.

NES led program.

12-month community pharmacy program.

HEIW cross sector program (rotations in the following sectors Community Pharmacy, Primary Care, Hospital) * rotations will vary between 3 months & 6 months.

Support offering

Established structured learning program

NES learning program for 12 months

HEIW program with additional training program director support

*For more information please email learning@phoenixmedical.co.uk

Program Includes:

GPHC fees paid (England & Scotland only)
RPS fees paid (England & Scotland only)
Allocation of highly trained experienced pharmacists to support your learning journey
Central support from Learning & OD team
Half day study time each week
Peer supported learning opportunities
Soft skills training via supported learning management system
Engagement with post registration foundation programs
Post registration development opportunities across PHOENIX

Take the next step in your pharmacy journey with Rowlands.

"I enjoy working with a team that is friendly and supportive and feel that everyone within the company has been approachable and willing to share their knowledge."

Chloe Murphy, Foundation Trainee Pharmacist

“I loved working in my training store, being able to learn from 2 amazing pharmacists and a great team. I was supported and challenged which helped me become the pharmacist I am now.”

Fraser Menzies, Newly Qualified Pharmacist

Why work for Rowlands?

Very competitive salary package*
Superb development and career opportunities
Life Assurance
Private Healthcare - membership of AXA
Enhanced Holiday Package
Access to a market leading discounts programme which includes up to 10% off your weekly groceries – saving you £100s every year
GPhC fees paid (England & Scotland only)
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward and Recognition Programmes
Health and Wellbeing Programmes
Long service awards
Christmas Bonus up to £100 **
Cycle to work scheme
Recommend a Pharmacist Scheme – up to £2,000
Pension Scheme with contributions from the Company
Skilled Worker Visa

*Package varies based on location and role
** Pro-rata & depending on length of service