Student Pharmacist Trainee Review

by Lloyds Pharmacy

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.0

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed working with the people

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

    • Got a lot of respect from my work colleagues despite the fact that I was merely just a student.

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

    • The pharmacist helped me in my learning and pointed me in the right direction anytime I needed help

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

    • The pharmacy was very busy on a daily basis .

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

    • I was allowed to give some OTC counselling which has improved my confidence in talking to patients. Also, my dispensing skills have improved.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • All of the things I have learnt/ experienced from the pharmacy is helping me with my degree and has allowed for me to look at my degree from a whole new perspective.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Was a comfortable, nice working environment.

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

    • Very good organisation.

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

    • I got a good pay, but besides that they did not help much with my transport or anything.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It would be nice to work with Lloyds in the future....But will keep my options open for now....But will not turn down a job offer from them .

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were organised meals and a few laughs - there was a good balance between work and play.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not much socialising.....Stayed at home - so always went back home to the family.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I am not a going out person, so wouldnt know.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are clubs and activities around but I was always too tired to take up anything.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Medicine, Pharmaceutical

East Midlands

October 2012

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