Below is a list of Oriel Placements available in the Bath, Swindon, and Wiltshire area to Pharmacy students in the 2025-2026 academic year. Each listing includes the location, a brief description, and the types of pharmacy environments offered at each placement.

  • All of these placements are available to apply to on the official ORIEL website as of 24/07/24.

BSWTrainees Placements

  • These placements are offered by BSWTrainees and come with certain benefits. All trainees, regardless of their placement type or sector, receive equal pay and are supported by a universal HR team.

 

 

Location: Widcombe Pharmacy, Bath, BA2 4JT

Description: Experienced team support who regularly train Pharmacy Students, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.  Training in flu vaccinations & blood pressure monitoring. Local GP experience offered. @BSWTrainees network for GPhC prep. Half-day study weekly.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Pulteney Pharmacy, Bath, BA2 4BY

Description: Community pharmacy located in Bath city centre. Work with independent prescribers on clinical services such as vaccinations and INR clinics. Occasional work at a smaller village pharmacy provides a varied experience. Gain insights into pharmacy business operations. Opportunities for placements in hospital, GP practices, and ICB.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Preddy Newco + University of Bath, Bath, BA2 3PN + BA2 7AY

Description: 3 months at the University of Bath and 9 months at Preddy Newco Pharmacy.  Develop patient consultation skills while delivering clinical services including vaccinations, stop smoking clinics and drug and alcohol services.  Engage in research or educational support for MPharm students at the University. Receive half-day study time weekly and additional placements, including at a nearby GP practice.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (39 weeks), Academia (13 weeks)

 

Location: Combe Down Pharmacy + University of Bath, BA2 5BP + BA2 7AY

Description: Spend 3 months at the University of Bath and 9 months at Combe Down Pharmacy. Develop patient consultation skills while participating in clinical services such as vaccinations, stop smoking clinics, and drug and alcohol services.  Engage in research or educational support for MPharm students at the University. Receive half-day study time weekly and additional placements, including at a nearby GP practice.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (39 weeks), Academia (13 weeks)

 

Location: Larkhall Pharmacy + Pharmaxo, Bath + Corsham, BA1 6RT + SN13 9FU

Description: Larkhall Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy in Bath known for Pharmacist training and advanced services. Pharmaxo in Corsham offers industry exposure in homecare, aseptic manufacture, and pharmacogenomics.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (26 weeks), Industry (26 weeks)

 

Location: Pulteney Pharmacy + Pharmaxo, Bath + Corsham, BA2 4BY + SN13 9FU

Description: Pulteney Pharmacy, located in central Bath, works closely with a GP surgery, offering independent prescribing clinical services like travel clinics and INR monitoring. Pharmaxo in Corsham provides industry experience in homecare, aseptic manufacture, and pharmacogenomics.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (26 weeks), Industry (26 weeks)

 

Location: Hawes Whiston & Co Chemist, Bath, BA1 2TU

Description: An independent pharmacy in Bath providing comprehensive training in first aid, vaccinations, and dementia care under skilled pharmacists and a supportive team.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Rowden Hill Pharmacy, Chippenham, SN15 2SD

Description: Train at a modern pharmacy located in Chippenham. Receive training from skilled pharmacists and team members covering first aid, vaccinations and preparation for the GPhC assessment.  Gain experience in prescription dispensing and training other team members.  Includes a placement at a local GP practice.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Hathaway Surgery + Chippenham Pharmacy, Chippenham, SN14 6GT + SN14 6LH

Description: Chippenham Pharmacy is an innovative community pharmacy which uses independent prescribers to focus on patient consultations and pharmacy services.  In addition Hathaway Surgery offers the opportunity to work with the well established PCN Pharmacy Team across multiple GP practices.

Sectors: General Practice (22 weeks), Community Pharmacy (30 weeks)

 

Location: Kingswood GP Practice + Shrivenham Pharmacy, Swindon, SN3 2RJ + SN6 8AA

Description: Kingswood GP Practice provides hands-on experience in patient consultations and pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary team setting. Shrivenham Pharmacy offers further opportunities to develop skills while delivering a range of community pharmacy services.  Both teams regularly train Pharmacy students, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

Sectors: General Practice (26 weeks), Community Pharmacy (26 weeks)

 

Location: Malmesbury General Practice + Cohens Chemist, Malmesbury, SN16 0FB + SN47AU

Description: Partnership between a GP practice and Cohens Chemist focusing on developing clinical and consultation skills while learning about the primary care patient journey and community pharmacy services.

Sectors: General Practice (26 weeks), Community Pharmacy (26 weeks)

 

Location: Merchiston Surgery + Clive Parade Pharmacy, Swindon, SN3 4BF + SN2 1AJ

Description: Collaboration between Merchiston Surgery and Clive Parade Pharmacy providing exposure to primary care settings and advanced community pharmacy services like travel clinics. Focus on clinical and consultation skills.

Sectors: General Practice (26 weeks), Community Pharmacy (26 weeks)

 

Location: Malmesbury Pharmacy + BSW Integrated Care Board, Malmesbury, SN16 0FB + Remote

Description: Malmesbury Pharmacy offers clinical and business skills in community pharmacy under the guidance of the Independent Prescriber pharmacy owner who has experience in education and GP practice work.  BSW Integrated Care Board provides exposure to wider healthcare systems and public health messaging.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (30 weeks), Integrated Care Board (22 weeks)

 

Location: Kingswood Surgery + Epicare Community Pharmacy, Swindon, SN3 2RJ + SN1 5PL

Description: Kingswood Surgery involves working with a respected pharmacy team in patient consultations and clinical settings. Epicare Pharmacy offers training in community pharmacy services including the independent prescriber led travel clinics.  Both teams regularly train Pharmacy professionals.

Sectors: General Practice (26 weeks), Community Pharmacy (26 weeks)

 

Location: Gompels Pharmacy + Turning Point (Substance Misuse Service), Melksham, SN12 6LE + BA14 8JQ

Description: Gompels Pharmacy is an award winning pharmacy with a well established supportive team that uses independent prescribers to provide advanced clinical services and provide a high level of training to Pharmacy professionals. A placement with Turning Point will enable experience in substance misuse services and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Gompels Pharmacy + BSW Integrated Care Board, Melksham, SN12 6LE  + Remote

Description: Gompels Pharmacy is an award winning pharmacy with a well established supportive team that uses independent prescribers to provide advanced clinical services and provide a high level of training to Pharmacy professionals. BSW Integrated Care Board provides exposure to wider healthcare systems and public health.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Shrivenham Pharmacy + BSW Integrated Care Board/Shrivenham, SN6 8AA

Description: Shrivenham Pharmacy offers training in clinical and consultation skills within community pharmacy. BSW Integrated Care Board provides knowledge of healthcare systems and public health.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Lloyds Outpatients Royal United Hospital Bath, Bath, BA1 3NG

Description: Lloyds Pharmacy at RUH Bath provides exposure to outpatient dispensing services, multidisciplinary team collaboration, and prescribing skills development in a hospital environment.  There will be opportunities to experience outpatient clinics and hospital pharmacy services so that you understand the full patient journey.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Royal United Hospital + Lifestyle Pharmacy, Bath, BA1 3NG + BA1 1EQ

Description: RUH Bath is offering innovative long term ward placements embedding you within the ward team to develop medicine supply, prescribing, consultation and clinical skills.  Lifestyle Pharmacy is a busy city centre pharmacy offering advanced community pharmacy services. Prescribing training offered in either sector.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (26 weeks), Hospital (26 weeks)

 

Location: Royal United Hospital + Fairfield Park Surgery, Bath, BA1 3NG + BA1 6EA

Description: RUH Bath is offering innovative long term ward placements embedding you within the ward team to develop medicine supply, prescribing, consultation and clinical skills.  Fairfield Park Surgery offers the ability to run clinics and develop consultation skills in the multidisciplinary team. Prescribing training available in both sectors.

Sectors: General Practice (26 weeks), Hospital (26 weeks)

 

Location: Royal United Hospital + St Augustines Medical Practice, Bath, BA1 3NG + BS31 2GN

Description: RUH Bath is offering innovative long term ward placements embedding you within the ward team to develop medicine supply, prescribing, consultation and clinical skills.  St Augustine's Medical Practice offers a multidisciplinary environment to develop skills. Prescribing training available in both sectors.

Sectors: Hospital (26 weeks), General Practice (26 weeks)

 

Location: Royal United Hospital + St James Surgery, Bath, BA1 3NG + BA1 2SR

Description: RUH Bath is offering innovative long term ward placements embedding you within the ward team to develop medicine supply, prescribing, consultation and clinical skills. St James Surgery will offer multidisciplinary training environment to develop skills. Prescribing training offered in either sector.

Sectors: General Practice (26 weeks), Hospital (26 weeks)

 

Location: Royal United Hospital + Well Pharmacy, Bath, BA1 3NG + BA1 6EH

Description: RUH Bath is offering innovative long term ward placements embedding you within the ward team to develop medicine supply, prescribing, consultation and clinical skills.  Well Pharmacy offers the opportunity to develop consultation skills while delivering advanced clinical services. Prescribing training available in either sector.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (26 weeks), Hospital (26 weeks)

 

Location: Salisbury District Hospital + Millstream Medical (GP), Salisbury, SP2 8BJ + SP1 3SL

Description: Split between Salisbury Hospital and Millstream Medical offering training in clinical consultations, medicines safety, and patient care in hospital and GP practice settings.

Sectors: Hospital (26 weeks), General Practice (26 weeks)

 

Location: Salisbury District Hospital + Downton Medical + ICB, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ + SP5 3JP + remote

Description: 6m in Salisbury Hospital and 6m split week with ICB and Downton GP Practice. Salisbury Hospital provides training in hospital settings while Downton Medical and ICB offer exposure to wider healthcare systems, public health, and primary care pharmacy services.

Sectors: Hospital (26 weeks), Integrated Care Board (13 weeks), General Practice (13 weeks)

 

Location: Salisbury District Hospital + Rowlands Pharmacy (Harcourt), Salisbury, SP2 8BJ + SP2 7TD

Description: Salisbury Hospital offers training in hospital ward rotations, medicines optimisation, and patient care. Rowlands Pharmacy at Harcourt Medical Centre provides community pharmacy services and training.

Sectors: Hospital (26 weeks), Community Pharmacy (26 weeks)

 

Location: Salisbury District Hospital + Day Lewis Pharmacy (Downton), Salisbury, SP2 8BJ + SP5 3PG

Description: Salisbury Hospital offers training in hospital ward rotations and clinical consultations. Day Lewis Pharmacy at Downton provides community pharmacy services and training.

Sectors: Hospital (26 weeks), Community Pharmacy (26 weeks)

 

 


 

BSW area Placements 

  • These placements have independent employers and are not overseen by BSWTrainees.

 

 

Location: Allied Pharmacy Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8DL

Description: Provides a range of NHS and private services with a focus on high-quality patient care and community engagement.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Allied Pharmacy Hathaway Medical Centre, Wilshire, SN14 6GT

Description: Offers comprehensive NHS and private services, emphasising high quality patient care and community involvement.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Allied Pharmacy Millstream, Salisbury, SP1 3SL

Description: Provides diverse NHS and private services, committed to high standards of patient care and local community service.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Allied Pharmacy Park South, Swindon, SN3 2GD

Description: Delivers a wide range of NHS and private services, prioritising patient care, ethical practice, and effective communication.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Allied Pharmacy Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0HA

Description: Provides extensive NHS and private services with a focus on quality care and community support.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Clement Pharmacy, Bath, BA3 3PL

Description: Offers a variety of NHS and private services, with a strong community presence and commitment to technology and innovation.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Mere Pharmacy, Warminster, BA12 6DL

Description: Provides comprehensive NHS and private services, emphasising community involvement and technological advancements.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Boots + Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN1 1LF + SN3 6BB

Description: A multisector placement including up to 13 weeks in a hospital prescribing environment. Offers structured training in clinical and pharmacy practice, vaccination services, and professional development.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (39 weeks), Hospital (13 weeks)

 

Location: Boots + Hathaway Medical Centre, Chippenham, SN15 3ER + SN14 6GT

Description: A multisector placement including up to 6 weeks in a prescribing environment. Provides training in clinical and pharmacy practice, vaccination services, and professional development.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks), including time spent in a General Practice environment

 

Location: Boots + Royal United Hospital, Bath, BA1 1AT + BA1 3NG

Description: A multisector placement including up to 6 weeks in a hospital prescribing environment. Offers training in clinical and pharmacy practice, vaccination services, and professional development.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks), including time spent in a Hospital environment

 

Location: CLIVE PARADE PHARMACY, Swindon, SN2 1AJ

Description: Equips Trainee Pharmacists with skills in Community Pharmacy, supported by an experienced tutor and external training providers. Offers NHS and private services, including split training with local GP practices.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Cohens Chemist, Swindon, SN4 7AX

Description: Family company offering a programme delivered by Buttercups Training. Includes training days, online lessons, and placements in GP/Hospital settings. Covers communication, leadership, and clinical skills.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Day Lewis, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1JX

Description: Independent pharmacy group with access to DPP and DS. Offers clinical interaction, NHS and private services, regional training, and opportunities in the Newly Qualified Pharmacist Program.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Epicare Health Pharmacy, Swindon, SN1 5PL

Description: Provides innovative training including NHS and private services, such as phlebotomy and independent prescribing. Focuses on clinical knowledge, business administration, and marketing.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Great Western Hospital + Trowbridge Health Centre, Swindon + Trowbridge, SN3 6BB + BA14 8LW

Description: Split sector placement in primary and secondary care with comprehensive training in areas such as dispensary, paediatrics, and Critical Care. Includes regular one-to-one support and study time.

Sectors: Hospital (30 weeks), General Practice (22 weeks)

 

Location: Great Western Hospital + Westrop Surgery, Swindon + Highworth, SN3 6BB + SN6 7DN

Description: Provides training in primary and secondary care with exposure to medical and surgical specialisms, Community Pharmacy, and Mental Health. Includes study time and supervisor support.

Sectors: Hospital (30 weeks), General Practice (22 weeks)

 

Location: Great Western Hospital + Malmesbury Pharmacy, Swindon + Malmesbury, SN3 6BB + SN16 0FB

Description: Training across hospital and community pharmacy sectors, covering areas like Critical Care and Cancer Services. Offers study time, supervisor support, and exposure to Mental Health.

Sectors: Hospital (30 weeks), Community Pharmacy (22 weeks)

 

Location: Great Western Hospital + Sparcells Pharmacy, Swindon, SN3 6BB + SN5 5AN

Description: Comprehensive programme covering hospital and community pharmacy, including medical and surgical specialisms. Provides study time, supervisor support, and exposure to public health areas.

Sectors: Hospital (30 weeks), Community Pharmacy (22 weeks)

 

Location: GS Health Ltd The Pharmacy, Ludgershall, SP11 9RA

Description: Offers personalised services and training in clinical and non-clinical aspects. Provides experience in NMS, smoking cessation, travel clinic, and more, with off-site training days and online sessions.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: GS Health Ltd The Pharmacy, Tidworth, SP9 7FH

Description: Offers personalised services and training in clinical and non-clinical aspects. Provides experience in NMS, smoking cessation, travel clinic, and more, with off-site training days and online sessions.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: HA McParland Ltd, Swindon, SN5 7XT

Description: Family-run business with extensive training in clinical, management, and retail aspects. Provides opportunities in travel clinics, care homes, and prescribing pharmacist clinics.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: HA McParland Ltd, Highworth, SN6

Description: Family-run business with extensive training in clinical, management, and retail aspects. Provides opportunities in travel clinics, care homes, and prescribing pharmacist clinics.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Kennet Pharmacy, Marlborough, SN8 4BY

Description: Family-run with a focus on clinical, management, and retail training. Provides experience in a friendly health centre and opportunities in travel clinics and care homes.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Medicine Clinic Ltd - Bishopdown Pharmacy, Salisbury, SP1 3FF

Description: Offers a comprehensive training programme with a dedicated tutor and leadership coach. Provides extensive services including vaccinations and private health checks.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: PillBox Chemists Ltd, Wroughton, SN4 9LW

Description: Multi-award-winning independent pharmacy with hands-on experience. Provides a wide range of NHS and private services, and opportunities to meet other trainees and exam preparation.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: PillBox Chemists Ltd, Wroughton, SN4 9ED

Description: Multi-award-winning independent pharmacy with hands-on experience. Provides a wide range of NHS and private services, and opportunities to meet other trainees and exam preparation.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Shaunaks pharmacy, Corsham, SN13 9DN

Description: Offers a well-established trainee pharmacist programme with a focus on clinical aspects and patient-centred care. Provides experience in NHS services and innovative local services.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Shaunaks pharmacy Peasedown, Bath, BA2 8DH

Description: Offers a well-established trainee pharmacist programme with a focus on clinical aspects and patient-centred care. Provides experience in NHS services and innovative local services.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Shaunaks pharmacy, Westbury, BA13 3FQ

Description: Offers a well-established trainee pharmacist programme with a focus on clinical aspects and patient-centred care. Provides experience in NHS services and innovative local services.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Sparcells Pharmacy, Swindon, SN5 5AN

Description: Independent pharmacy providing comprehensive training focusing on all aspects of the pharmacist role. Includes shadowing clinicians and training with Green Light Campus, NPA, or Propharmace.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Superdrug Pharmacy, Bath, BA1 1EL

Description: Provides a 12-month programme with hybrid virtual learning and residential training. Focuses on building confidence, people skills, and broad pharmacy services experience.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Swiftcare Pharmacy, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UH

Description: Offers training in community pharmacy with a wide range of services including Pharmacy First, cholesterol, and glucose checks.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Penhill Pharmacy, Swindon, SN2 5HN

Description: Focuses on high levels of personal commitment and patient care. Provides enhanced experience and development, with training through ProPharmace.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Swindon Pharmacy, Swindon, SN2 1UU

Description: Offers experience with two experienced pharmacist prescribers, extended hours, and hands-on experience in minor ailment clinics.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Tanday Pharmacy, Salisbury, SP2 7FD

Description: Prepares trainees with necessary skills, offering comprehensive support and training through NPA and Buttercups. Provides a range of NHS services.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

 

Location: Home Ground Pharmacy, Swindon, SN25 1QQ

Description: Aims to equip trainees with necessary skills, offering support, discounted external training, and providing a range of NHS and private services.

Sectors: Community Pharmacy (52 weeks)

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