What are the timelines for application for a pre-registration trainee pharmacist position using the National Recruitment Scheme (NRS) website?
Please view the ‘when to apply section’ using the following link for a full summary of the deadlines for application via the NRS website here or refer to the recruitment timetable at the front of the NRS booklet. Trainee placements are advertised on the NRS around the beginning of March. You will need to register, using an email address, to be able to view all online details. It is important that you give an academic referee by the end of June, as this can delay the process and you can then go back and complete all other details before the end of August. The deadline for submitting an application is 31st August. This is a whole year prior to when you want to start working as a trainee e.g. 31st August 2008 deadline for a placement starting in July/August 2009. If you are unsuccessful during the first round of recruitment a second round of unfilled vacancies appear on the website during mid-October and you can apply for positions advertised, the deadline for the second round of applicat
