Internship Review at Lloyd's

The Role

Role Description

Day to day running of a busy community pharmacy with basic, advanced and enhanced services. Dispensing and counter duties, interacting and co-operating with staff and delivering services to clients.
Problem solving with regard to counter queries and perscription problems and errors. All aspects of pharmacy.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not interested, as I am mature student.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

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

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Work in a busy pharmacy and you will see and learn lots.

Review 2/3 for Lloyd's

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