CPPE Newly Qualified Pharmacist Programme

Register now for the Newly Qualified Pharmacists Programme Cohort 10 delivered by CPPE – apply by 20^th March 2026 

The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) and NHS England (NHSE) Newly Qualified Pharmacist Programme (NQPP) is now open for registration.  

About the training pathway 

This twelve-month programme is fully funded by NHS England WT&E to support newly qualified pharmacists to develop confidence and competence in the core areas of pharmacy practice. Educational supervision support is provided by CPPE as part of this training programme offer. 

Key dates – Cohort 10  

• Applications open 12^th January 2026   

• Applications close 20^th March 2026 

• Programme start date: 23^rd March 2026 

Eligibility: 

The CPPE Newly qualified pharmacist programme is for pharmacists (including locums) who registered with the GPhC from 2023 onwards who are working in any of the following settings as their main role:  

• Community pharmacy 

• Integrated care boards 

• Community health services 

• Health and justice 

• General practice (Not for learners employed via ARRS)  

• Care homes (Not for learners employed via ARRS) 

• Pharmacists who registered before 2023 who are returning from a career break are also eligible to apply. 

• Other roles may also be eligible – contact CPPE to discuss how they can support.  

See the CPPE website for further information regarding the NQPP eligibility criteria. 

How can I apply?  

• Visit the CPPE website www.cppe.ac.uk/career/nqpp/ for further information about the training offer provided including eligibility.  

• A video overview of the programme is available here https://vimeo.com/997723347/d44abee944?share=copy  

• If you have any questions regarding this offer, please contact the CPPE NQPP team newlyqualified@cppe.ac.uk.