Observer Review

by Greenhead pharmacy

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed the insight as it gave me a great idea into the job role of a pharmacist. I found out that a pharmacist has more roles than just dispensing medication which include running clinics, giving patient advice and lialising with doctors and suppliers. It gave me an idea whether or not this is the profession that I want to work in for the near future.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt valued to a great extent. All my colleagues and staff got on really well with me during the insight. My work was appreciated and i also enjoyed the social aspect of working as everyone was talkative and helpful. I did not feel isolated or left out during work hours, everyone is like family there one solid unit.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I received alot of guidance and support throughout the placement to help me through it. The placement leader helped me organise it whilst the employer was supportive in the tasks I was given to do. If i made mistakes the employer was supportive in the way of helping me to rectify the mistake. Overall I was happy.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I developed key skills such as team work, communication which will assist me with my studies and beyond because pharmacists works in a team setting to efficently serve the local community. I also gained some basic knowledge of some medication which will assist me in my studies as i will already know what that medication does.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight was well structured and i had a great variety of tasks to complete on a regular basis such as stocking, printing labels, till work as well as observing the pharmacist helping patients and dispensing medication. I never felt bored completing tasks. Overall my programme was very well structures and I did not have any issues with the insight.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere was amazing. It could not be better. The colleagues and staff get on well with each other like a family. The atmosphere contributes to how well the work is completed in a workplace. Everyone enjoys working there and all the staff serve patients with a bright smile. Great atmosphere.

    5/5

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

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • The insight helped me understand to a large extent what it would be like working full time with the company. I think it will be good working for that company. Staff are friendly, the company offer a range of services and the general atmosphere is so striking there. Its a place where I feel valued and considered.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • 5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was very valuable on helping me decide my future career path. I learned more about the profession and what it involves which helped me make an informed decision of whether or not it it a career which i want to follow up in. I believe a placement is necessary to get an insight into your potential future career. Many people will regret missing a placement after taking a degree.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • I got to meet all the staff and work with them as it is a very small company. As i have said they were a great bunch of people to work with, very friendly and supportive also. Meeting other helped me develop my social and team working skills. This is important for the future as this profession involves team working.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I recommend this insight to a friend very much because it will help then make an informed decision on whether or not pharmacy is a future career for then. If they do not enjoy it at least it will help then to know this is not a future career for them then they can choose another path. It helps in making a very important choice for your future career.

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

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Yorkshire and Humberside

February 2018