Summer Placement MPharm Review

by Lloyd's of London

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Was a busy pharmacy and was encouraged to try and learn everything by the pharmacist and staff. No boundaries, only own lack of energy. Was a great learning experience.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Straight talking, busy and fun people to work with. The staff work hard. I tried to help them as much as possible and support them.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Very experience pharmacist with good understanding of clients and area. Just ask and you will get an answer.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It was very busy but there were always times when a lull occurred. I like it busy and things happening.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given as much responsibility as you wanted, but you knew that you always had back for checking and reference. Good support.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I expected it to be busy, I choose it for this reason. However, the medicine and clinical learnings were huge. It has generated ideas and 'food for thought'. A true practical learning environment.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Being a busy store, and dealing with some serious issues, it is not expected to be a fun fare. However, the staff have a great sense of humour and have respect for each other.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I think this pharmacy and style suited me, I would not like a super organised routine. Have a routine at university. Perhaps, more feedback on how one is performing, might suit less mature candidates.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The information day in Leeds was useful where the training officer gave an outline of Lloyds strategy and opportunities for pre-reg students was useful and informative.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have been offered a pre-reg placement with them. I have received rapid feedback at all times. Very positive.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I don't know yet, will find out later.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I live in the area, so low cost for me.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Not interested, as I am mature student.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Small pharmacy and everybody has their own lives to lead. Again, i was not interested. So does not apply to me.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical, Retail

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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