Placement Details
- Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant
- Start Date: 2012
- Length: Placement (5-9 Months)
- Location: Manchester,
North West - Salary: Less than £10,000
- Roles: Sales
- Reviewer’s Course: Pharmacy
- Reviewer’s University: University of Nottingham
- Review Date:
Company Sector
Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant
Overall Rated 7.9
★★★★★★★★☆☆
The Role
- Role Description
I received the proscriptions on the till, then passing them on the dispensing team, hwere we dispense the medicines and label them, then pass them to the pharmacist for final check.
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
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I enjoyed my placement very much
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
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My colleagues were really helpful and respected
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
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My manager helped throughout all my placement and highlighted all the important details
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
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Tesco stores were really busy especially 10-6pm
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
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I was given a huge responsibility.
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
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I developed a number of skills including team work, time management, and excellent communication skills.
The Organisation
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
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It was generally good
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
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It was very organised particularly they designed a folder for me highlighting the important details.
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
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Provided Everything
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
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- Flexi Time
- Staff Sales/Staff Shop
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
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I got a job with them - Saturday and Sunday
Other Information
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
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Everyone was very social and communicated with each other very well
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
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It was affordable
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
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It was absolutely fabulous
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
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Few opportunities including a gym and a social youth club
- 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?
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It was really awesome, gained lots of knowledge.
Review 12/42 for Tesco
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