BACKGROUND A national pre-registration pharmacist training recruitment scheme, which replaces local recruitment models, was introduced in England and Wales in 2017. The national recruitment system allows pharmacy students to apply for the 52 weeks training programmes (mandatory requirement for registration as a pharmacist), through a single application system prior to undertaking a nationally administered assessment. This study aimed to explore experiences of pharmacy students on the national recruitment scheme, particularly their views on the selection methodology, application process, and offer outcomes. METHODS This mixed method study involved a) an online survey of all (approximate n = 2800) year 4 (final year of MPharm degree) pharmacy students in England and Wales and b) a qualitative focus group with four students. The study population was eligible to participate in the 2017/18 national recruitment scheme. Survey respondents were invited to participate in a focus group. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. Qualitative data were analysed using the framework technique. Participation was voluntary. Ethical approval from University of Birmingham was obtained. RESULTS A total of 307 completed surveys were returned (approximate response rate 11%). Respondents were generally satisfied with the application process and commended the fairness of the selection methodology and convenience in allowing them to apply to multiple training providers. Most survey respondents (n = 181, 72.9%) were either satisfied or highly satisfied with the training programme they were offered based on their assessment performances. Three themes and eight sub-themes obtained from the analysis of over 200 open comments data from the survey and transcript of a focus group with four participants. Results suggested the need to widen the timeframe available for applicants to shortlist their preferred employers, improve the method of programme listing in the application system, and consideration of prior achievements including academic performances and placement experiences to be included in the selection methodology. CONCLUSIONS Experiences of pharmacy students on the national recruitment scheme suggest that respondents considered the selection methodology to be fair. Student engagement and satisfaction with the recruitment system can be maximised through improved listing of employers and widening the timescales for students to shortlist their preferred employers during application process. Inclusion of University achievements in the selection methodology will require consideration of evidence based approaches. Low response rate limits generalisation of findings.

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英格兰和威尔士的全国预注册药剂师培训国家招募计划：申请人药房学生经历的混合方法评估。

背景技术2017年，英格兰和威尔士推出了国家注册前药剂师培训招聘计划，该计划取代了本地招聘模式。国家招聘系统允许药房学生申请52周的培训计划（注册为药剂师的强制性要求） ，然后再通过单一申请系统进行国家管理的评估。这项研究旨在探讨药学专业学生在国家招募计划中的经验，尤其是他们对选择方法，申请过程和提供结果的看法。方法这项混合方法研究涉及a）对英格兰和威尔士所有（4年级（MPharm学位的最后一年））药学专业的学生（大约n = 2800）进行在线调查，以及b）由四名学生组成的定性焦点小组。研究人群有资格参加2017/18年度国家招募计划。调查受访者应邀参加了焦点小组。使用描述性和推论分析法对定量数据进行了分析。使用框架技术分析定性数据。参与是自愿的。获得了伯明翰大学的道德批准。结果总共返回了307个已完成的调查（答复率为11％）。受访者总体上对申请过程感到满意，并称赞了选择方法的公平性和便利性，使他们可以申请多个培训提供者。大多数调查受访者（n = 181，72.9％）根据他们的评估表现对他们提供的培训计划感到满意或高度满意。通过对来自四名参与者的焦点小组的调查和笔录中的200多个公开评论数据进行分析，获得了三个主题和八个子主题。结果表明，有必要拓宽申请人选择其首选雇主的时间范围，改进申请系统中的课程表列出方法，并考虑将包括学业成绩和实习经验在内的先前成绩纳入选择方法中。结论药学专业学生在国家招聘计划上的经验表明，受访者认为选择方法是公平的。通过改善雇主名单，扩大学生在申请过程中入围首选雇主的时间表，可以最大程度地提高学生的参与度和对招聘系统的满意度。将大学成就纳入选择方法将需要考虑基于证据的方法。低响应率限制了调查结果的普遍性。