Start strong. Learn more. Go further. Choose Derby and Derbyshire for your Foundation Training placement
Why choose Derbyshire for your pharmacy training?
Whether you’re looking to kick-start your pharmacy career or find the perfect balance between work and lifestyle, Derbyshire offers the ideal setting for trainee pharmacists.
A Place to Thrive – Professionally and Personally
From the vibrant city of Derby to charming market towns and peaceful countryside, Derbyshire gives you the best of both worlds. You’ll find a welcoming healthcare community, with opportunities to train in a variety of settings – from busy urban hospitals to community pharmacies serving rural populations.
Make Your Salary Go Further
Derbyshire is one of the more affordable regions in the UK. With lower-than-average house prices and a lower cost of living, your salary stretches further—whether you’re saving for the future or enjoying your time off.
Well Connected for Work and Life
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Fast rail links: Reach London in under two hours from Derby.
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Road access: 80% of the UK population is within a two-hour drive.
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East Midlands Airport: Just a short journey away for weekend getaways or international travel.
Culture, Sport and the Great Outdoors
When you’re off the clock, there’s plenty to explore:
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Arts & Culture: Valliant Live, Chesterfield Theatres, Buxton Opera House, Derby QUAD and the Joseph Wright Gallery
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Heritage Sites: Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and Kedleston Hall
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Adventure: Hiking, biking, caving and kayaking in the Peak District, Heights of Abraham and Alton Towers
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Sport: Football at Pride Park, cricket at Derbyshire CCC and motorsport at Donington Park
Why work in Derbyshire?
As a trainee pharmacist, choosing the right placement is about more than just location—it’s about finding a place where you can grow, be supported and shape the career you want. Derbyshire offers all that and more.
Diverse Placement Opportunities
Whether you’re interested in working in secondary care settings (such as hospitals), community pharmacy, primary care settings (including GP/PCN/ICB) or the independent sector (such as DHU Healthcare), Derbyshire has a wide range of training settings to match your interests and career goals.
Career Progression and Development
Derbyshire is a place where your career can truly take off. Local employers are committed to:
- Supporting clinical training and development
- Offering mentorship and supervision
- Providing access to post-registration training and CPD pathways
Whether you’re aiming to specialise, retrain or build a flexible portfolio career after registration, Derbyshire offers a variety of flexible routes to help you shape a future that fits your ambitions and lifestyle.
Flexibility to Fit Your Life
With a wide variety of employers and settings, you can tailor your post-registration career to suit your lifestyle. Whether you want full-time, part-time or rotational roles, Derbyshire supports:
- Work-life balance
- Family-friendly policies
- Opportunities to work across sectors
A Strong Healthcare Ecosystem
You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive healthcare community that includes:
- NHS acute trusts
- NHS community and mental health providers
- Primary care networks
- Local authorities
- Independent and voluntary sector organisations
