Internship Review at Lloydspharmacy

The Role

Role Description

I worked in the dispensary and in the shop. In the dispensary - I processed the prescriptions on the computer, created the labels and dispensed the appropriate products. I also unpacked the daily orders and sorted out any customer queries. In the shop, I served patients collecting or handing in prescriptons and helped out with the sale of GSL and P medicines, referring the patient where suitable.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I did really enjoy the placement, however there were quite a few times where I was left alone with other peoples jobs to do as well as my own.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The other members of staff were really thankful for my help, and they really made me feel part of the team.

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Our manager left half way through my placement and we were very short-staffed so we were left with no manager and no one to take over her job.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

The Pharmacy was an extremely busy store, what with being very short staffed as well, you never really got a break. But atleast the day went quickly!

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was given quite a lot of responsibilty - the same as people who had been working there for years and had had training. One day I was left in charge of the dispensary, although this was quite overwhelming, it was a great exeperience, one which I would not have missed.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I feel I learnt a great deal during my placement and I certainly will use these skills in my pre-reg year and in my future jobs.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Although busy, people were generally in a good mood.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

The placement was not very well organised at all, I wasnt sure when my interview was going to be and I found out on the day that I was having it! I wasn't told when I would get any feedback from the interview, which was over 5 weeks ago now and I still haven't heard anything. My pay was also delayed due to managers not setting me up on pay roll properly.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I carried out all the training activities in my work book and asked the pharmacist when I needed help. They made sure I had enough time to cover what I needed to do.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Altough the interview was unexpected, I feel it went well - so I am waiting to hear back for a pre-reg offer. They have offered me work in the holidays.

Other Information

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There were no other placement students nearby.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I lived at home so didn't have to pay for accomadation, but I travelled there everyday by train which cost £5.70 a day.

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

There wasn't any!

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

★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 2/10

No, because I lived about 45 minutes away from the work place.

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?

I thoroughly enjoyed the Lloyds placement, but I would like to have been told when I would hear any feedback from interviews. I would have preferred the company to be a bit more organised, but I did feel verty welcome at the store I was working in.

Review 48/84 for Lloydspharmacy

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