Oriel Assessment Preparation
Prepare for the Oriel National Recruitment Scheme with expert guidance, practical workshops, and realistic practice for the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) and Numeracy Test.
The Oriel Situational Judgement Test (SJT) and Numeracy Test are the only national assessments used to rank applicants for Foundation Pharmacist training in England and Wales. Your results, combined with your programme preferences, determine which Foundation training programme you may be offered. Strong preparation can make the difference between receiving one of your top choices or missing out on your preferred programmes.
The best way to prepare is to practise. Challenge yourself with our free Oriel mini mocks and see how you perform before the real assessments.
Choose Your Preparation Package
Prepare for both parts of the Pharmacy Oriel assessment with 2 SJT mocks and 2 Numeracy mocks, complete with answers and detailed explanations. Ideal for independent study, timed practice and identifying areas to improve before the real assessment. All questions are based on real-life scenarios and designed by a hospital pharmacist.
The Oriel Complete Guide gives you full preparation for both the SJT and Numeracy assessments in one package. It combines realistic mock exams, detailed explanations, teaching content, workshops and revision resources to help you prepare with more structure and confidence. This is a Hospital Pharmacist-led course.
Join us for a live 120-minute Pharmacy Oriel SJT and Numeracy Workshop, designed for MPharm and OSPAP students preparing for the Oriel assessment.
Our Oriel Preparation
Our preparation is designed for:
UK MPharm students
UK MPharm graduates
OSPAP students
OSPAP graduates
Overseas pharmacists preparing for Foundation Pharmacist training
Whether you're sitting the Oriel assessments for the first time or reapplying, our aim is to help you feel confident and prepared.
Oriel Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
The Oriel Situational Judgement Test (SJT) assesses the professional behaviours and decision-making expected of a Foundation Pharmacist.
The assessment focuses on areas such as:
Patient-centred care
Professionalism
Communication
Teamwork
Integrity
Prioritisation
Problem-solving
Safe pharmacy practice
Our SJT preparation workshops include:
✔ Understanding how the Oriel SJT is marked
✔ Approaching ranking and multiple-response questions
✔ Common pharmacy scenarios
✔ NHS and GPhC professional expectations
✔ Exam techniques and time management
✔ Worked examples with detailed discussion
Oriel Numeracy Test
The Oriel Numeracy Test assesses the pharmaceutical calculations required for safe pharmacy practice.
Topics commonly include:
Dosage calculations
Unit conversions
Concentrations
Dilutions
Infusion rates
Quantities to supply
Percentage calculations
Formula-based calculations
Our Numeracy preparation includes:
✔ Step-by-step calculation methods
✔ Shortcuts for common question types
✔ Practice questions
✔ Realistic mock questions
✔ Common mistakes and how to avoid them
✔ Speed and accuracy techniques
Regular Oriel Workshops
We run regular online workshops throughout the Oriel recruitment season to help applicants prepare for both national assessments.
Our workshops include:
Live Oriel Numeracy workshops
Live Oriel SJT workshops
Interactive practice questions
Exam strategy sessions
Question walkthroughs
Opportunity to ask questions
Whether you need to strengthen your calculations or improve your approach to situational judgement questions, our workshops are designed to help you prepare with confidence.