Pharmacy Summer placement Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I have to say that i found it far more enjoyable than i assumed i would, i had the chance to interact with alot of staff and made some really good friends.

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

    • since i'm only a 2nd year student i was not able to be of great asistance but i did help the pharmacist in dispencing

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

    • the pharmacy was relatively busy hence the pharmacist was not available as much as i would have liked, i.e. to ask questions etc

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

    • it varied from day to day, sometimes it was really quiet other times it would become extreamly busy

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

    • i was given quiet alot of repsonsiblity i.e. dispensing prescriptions

    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 am alot more familiar with alot of drugs i.e. brand names and what they are used for than i was before starting the placement, i also become more familar with the most commest drugs precribed.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • sometimes it was quiet so it was dull at times but when it was busier it was rather fun, they had alot of different staff coming in which was rather cool.

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

    • fairly organised,

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

    • the pharmacist helped me as much as she could but she was away for some of my placement on holiday so it was only upto an extent.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • they need qualified staff, hence as a student it hard to get a job with Lloyds Pharmacy.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were a few students who also worked for a short while which was good, since we exchanged views.

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

    • i had to catch the train which was expensive

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

    • i didn't work nights

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

    • yeah the area where the pharmacy was located had alot of shops near as well as other social amenities

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

September 2011

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