Rating

5.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I chose this role to support my CV when applying for a place at university for pharmacy. I was able to observe hospital pharmacists on their day to day roles and shadow them when visiting wards. I took part in dispensing medicines in the dispensary for outpatient patients.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The difference between the roles of hospital and community pharmacist. How to check a drug chart.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely happy I took part.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Heart of England NHS Foundations Trust?
  • Very. I think it's important to engage with students as they are the future and I felt I was learning throughout my time there.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I wasn't given a plan or structure.

    3/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • A lot.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • It was mostly my supervisor who supported me.

    3/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It was an unpaid role.

    1/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes. Any student can apply for work experience with them.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Heart of England NHS Foundations Trust to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a great place to start and there are many learning opportunities.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Heart of England NHS Foundations Trust?
  • Learn as much as you can, make the most of your time there and make notes!


Details

Work Experience

North West

May 2017


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