Dear Colleagues,

The Kent & Medway Primary Care Training Hub have 20 commission places from NHS England Workforce Training and Education for Independent Prescribing Programmes for staff directly employed within Primary Care (General Practice, PCNs, Federations and Primary Care led UTCs).

We would like to invite applications for funded places for the Multi-professional Independent Prescribing programme at either CCCU or Medway School of Pharmacy for course intakes commencing prior to March 27.

 Applications need to be fully submitted by 8am on Monday 1st June 2026

 Interviews will take place w/c 15th June 2026.

 If you are unable to make this week due to prior commitments such as a holiday, please do let us know ASAP and we will try to accommodate another date if possible (although this is not guaranteed).

Please use the MS Form link below to complete your application and share the SAME link with your Employer and Designated prescribing practitioner as ALL 3 sections need to be completed for your application to be considered:

MS Form Application form to request a funded commission for Independent Prescribing 2026/27 – Fill in form

Also please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

We recommend that you read the attached as these will support your application and understanding of requirements pre and post application:

  • NHS E WT&E Multiprofessional Prescribing Guidance 2024
  • K&M Agreed minimum standards for Prescribing across the K&M system.
  • Designated Prescribing Practitione (DPP) readiness Factsheet
  • NHS E Trainee IP readiness
  • Kent & Medway Non-medical prescribing Framework

 Please share with your DPP:

 Prior to applying, please ensure you meet the course requirements and have your employers support and an agreed suitable Designated Prescribing Practitioner prior to applying.

 If you have any questions, please contact your workforce lead, as we will be happy to meet with you.

 If additional places are available post confirmation of funded places and round one of interviews, we will invite further applications.

 Urgent emails please contact: kmicb.kmpcth@nhs.net

Read: Agreed minimum expected standards for prescribing independently across Kent and Medway