Lead pharmacist Kent prisons Review
at NHS
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Kent, UK
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Thoroughly enjoy it. Been really good to get to know people and network too
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, already learnt more about communication and put different theories to the test it’s been a great experience so far
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised. Know exactly where I am with everything. It’s been brilliant. Timetables have been organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Some support but mostly led by myself. I feel this is the nature of my role
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support. They have helped me attend
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
No, I’ve not got involved in any if there are any
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s fun, enjoyable and feel that the nhs looks after you
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
