Lead pharmacist Kent prisons Review

by NHS

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Dispensing, managing staff. Generally operational but some strategic work. Working with commissioners ensuring we meet KPIs. Pharmacy department management and report writing as well as chairing meetings re medicines management

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, already learnt more about communication and put different theories to the test it’s been a great experience so far

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy it. Been really good to get to know people and network too

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. Know exactly where I am with everything. It’s been brilliant. Timetables have been organised

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Some support but mostly led by myself. I feel this is the nature of my role

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

A lot of support. They have helped me attend

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel that it really does help. I’ve been able to have team building sessions purely based on my learnings from the study days

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

No, I’ve not got involved in any if there are any

9/10

9a. Would you recommend NHS to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s fun, enjoyable and feel that the nhs looks after you

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?

There’s lots of progression through hard work. But only for hardworking employees. It’s a great place to work. Extremely proud of my staff and what we do