Summer Vacation Student Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given alot of responsibilites from day one which is pleasing. The staff were well trained and friendly and could also give me guidance.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • By the end of the placement I was a valued member of the team, and I would have liked to continue after 6 weeks.

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

    • My pharmacist tutor was really approachable and knowledgable. He always had time to explain and teach me.

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

    • There was rarely a moment where I wasn't busy which suits my personality. The person who interviewed me had assigned me to an ideal location.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was allowed to do most tasks in the pharmacy, apart from clinical checking a jobs which are needed to be done by the pharmacist themselves. I didn't have to waste time shadowing people which would have been an insult to my capabilities. It was a hands on placement which I relished.

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

    • What I learnt on my placement was valuble experience, and nothing like what I had been tought at university. I think summer placements are an important step to take before entering pre-registration.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The staff worked well as a team with only a few complaints. But overall, it was a happy and smooth working environment.

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

    • I was swapped locations a week before which was abit confusing, but when I arrived at the new pharmacy they were expecting me which was a relief. The summer placement folder was well set out and a useful tool, something which I can refer to later in my career.

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

    • The file I was provided with had targets and tasks for me to complete which was a good way to develop. It also highlighted the importance of CPD in future practise.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Starting salary is good, but I am unsure of how you can progress.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, and they organised a leaving do for me on the last day which was lovely.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Cheap area, but I had to commute half an hour to work which was abit expensive in petrol

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

    • Nightlife is good in Manchester, lots of variety.

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

    • Not really, but I did go for a drink after my final day with the staff.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical

North West

August 2011

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