The STEP Programme is a unique collaboration of four NHS Trusts in South East London that is now entering its twelfth successive year.

The programme provides competency based training, education and experience over three years to equip pharmacists with the skills and knowledge to provide the highest quality professional care and progress their careers.

Pharmacists are employed by one of our five acute hospitals and gain confidence and competence through a structured foundation programme.

Following that, there are a series of specialist six month placements, with a choice from an exciting and wide range of specialities.

STEP is at the forefront of junior pharmacist development and postgraduate education.

The Joint Programmes Board (JPB) Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (DipGPP) is fully integrated into the STEP programme and all STEP Pharmacists enrol on the 3 year diploma programme during their induction period.