Summer Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • From my placement I have gained valuable experiences into community pharmacy and obtained an insight into the roles of community pharmacists. The placement gave me the chance to update my knowledge and skills especially in the dispensary and at the healthcare counter, which I believe will greatly help me with my future career as a pharmacist.

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

    • In the beginning I felt as an outsider but as time passed and got to know the staff, I felt as having the full support of my colleagues who have helped me learn the trick of the trade.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • From the first day the support and guidance were excellent, however when the supervisor left for their holiday, the guidance was taken away so I had to take control of my own learning.

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

    • The branch was very busy. Some times I found it difficult to find time to study and work on the portfolio.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a large amount of various responsibilities which included dispensing medication, making over the counter sales, taking inventory, filling shelves, date checking and the whole procedure of 'end of the month' from counting the prescription to packing them safely ready to be shipped. During this time, I was also involved in the needle exchange programme and the dispensing of medicines into a monitored dosage system (MDS) for nursing homes.

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

    • The skill I have gained during this placement will serve as the basis on which I will build my knowledge about this profession.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was as it should be, fun at times and focused/serious when work needed to be done.

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

    • It was fairly well organised most of the time.

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

    • It felt like the company had invested a lot with all the training and personal development they provided us with.

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

    • Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • By completing the placement with this organisation, you are as good as garanteed a pre reg placement with the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were provided with a training day which was great as it allowed us to meet fellow placement students and share our experience with each other.

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

    • The costs were manageable despite the area being an 'expensive' one.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The Nightlife is great. There's a lots of different things to do from cinemas to having a nice meal by the river.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were no such outside of work activities.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine

South East

August 2011

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