NES Foundation Training Year (FTY) Recruitment for the 2027/28 Training Year
Published: 12th February 2026
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE NOW!
As part of the preparations for the recruitment process for the summer 2027 intake of FTY trainee pharmacists, NES are now seeking expressions of interest from training providers who would like to participate in the process.
Please note that all FTY posts in Scotland must recruit via this national process administered by NES due to GPhC accreditation requirements. The number of FTY posts available in Scotland is set by Scottish Government funding.
If you intend to offer foundation training year posts in the FTY 2027/28 training year, please confirm the details requested via the Training Provider Information (TPI) form linked below.
Prior to completing the EOI form, you should review the Training Provider Handbook which can be found here: FTY Training Provider Handbook for information on the recruitment process and the commitment required from Training Providers. Please note there is a Terms of Participation document which all Training Providers will be asked to confirm agreement with before signing up. This is accessible within the link above.
Please take the time to read this carefully before confirming your interest in becoming a training provider for training year 2027/28.
The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday, 6th March 2026 at 12pm.
It should not take any longer than 10 minutes to read and complete this form.
Once you have completed the expression of interest form, NES will be in touch to confirm you can log in to TPI to edit your Training Provider Information Statement (TPIS). If you were involved in recruitment for the 2026/27 training year, you will already have your logins for the TPI site. If that is the case, please do not start completing your TPIS until you receive our confirmation of registration email.
If you are new to the process, NES will provide TPI logins and guidance on how to complete your TPIS once contact information has been confirmed. Our confirmation of registration email will provide further instructions.
If you would like to get in touch with any queries about FTY Recruitment - Please contact us via our Service Desk Recruitment Query - HR Trainee Services - Jira Service Management (atlassian.net)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-
Glossary of terms
FTY = Foundation Training Year
EOI = Expression Of Interest
TPI = Training Provider Information
TPIS = Training Provider Information Statement
-
The deadline to complete the form is Friday 6th March 2026 at 12pm
-
NES will provide you with your login details, just contact them here
Pharmacist Manager opportunity at M&D Green Kennyhill in Glasgow, leading NHS services, supporting patients and developing pharmacy teams.
One week until the CPS Charity Golf Day. Help us raise more for Blood Bikes Scotland through raffle prizes and donations.
Pharmacy teams should use the CPS online PVG application process and securely destroy any outdated paper PVG forms.
Practical guidance to help pharmacy teams avoid courier collection issues and ensure prescription bags are collected correctly.
Scottish Government updates prescription stationery arrangements for non-medical prescribers using GP IT systems from August 2026.
Thanks to everyone who made it along to our recent "Ask Me Anything" event on NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, we hope you found it useful!
Our colleagues at Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS, formerly NES) have highlighted this resource as being of use to community pharmacy teams
There is currently a public facing programme running across Scotland called “Gear has changed”.
Last Thursday we held an Ask Me Anything session on PFS and PFS+, giving contractors and their teams the chance to put questions directly to the CPS team
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Manager opportunity in Bridge of Allan with Pharmacy First Plus, private services and leadership autonomy.
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
Join us in person in Edinburgh on Thursday 24th September for a contractor only evening looking at national updates and where the financial negotiations stand.
Full-time dispenser opportunity in Glasgow with responsibilities for administration and assistant management. No weekend working.
Congratulations again on your recent qualification, and the start of your career as a registered Pharmacist!
The SPPN newsletter is a useful way for pharmacy teams to keep up with what is happening across the pain network
Community Pharmacy Scotland is supporting to promote an upcoming webinar from colleagues at Public Services Delivery Scotland.
With just over three weeks to go, CPS thanks Charity Golf Day sponsors and encourages final team entries to support Blood Bikes Scotland.
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
Pharmacy Manager opportunity with Lindsay & Gilmour in Craigmillar, leading NHS services, supporting patients and developing pharmacy teams.
Pharmacist Manager opportunity at Willow Pharmacy in Dunfermline. Lead a community pharmacy team and help develop NHS clinical services.
The Serious Shortage Protocol for Creon® 10000 has been extended until 2 October 2026. Review the updated SSP arrangements.
Community Pharmacy Scotland is keen to showcase examples of how pharmacy teams are helping to reduce medicines waste across Scotland as part of work we involved in nationally.
Disclosure Scotland has published its June 2026 newsletter, covering two important updates for PVG scheme members and customers.
A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
The Yellow Card Scheme in the UK is a system for collecting and monitoring information about suspected adverse drug reactions and safety concerns related to medicines and medical devices.
We have run a short series of articles on the NHS PFS Service over recent weeks, focussing on some specific aspects of the service.
Pharmacy First Scotland refresher: join our live AMA on Thursday 20th August, 19:30–21:00 on Microsoft Teams. Bring your questions
Lead a community pharmacy in Drymen with Davidsons Chemists, developing services, supporting patients and growing your career.
Education and training for anyone providing health and social care in Scotland.

Full-time Pharmacist opportunity at M&D Green Stranraer, supporting NHS services, patient care and pharmacy team development.