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Hello,
I am a newly qualified pharmacist.
Could someone give me an advice on which community pharmacy (chain; Boots, Lloyds, Sainsbury's,Asda, Morrison, Tesco, Co-op, Rowland,.... independent,...)is the best to work for please. Which ones do pay the highest salaries? which is the least exploiting? etc.
Many thanks.
Last edited by hanah; 1st, November 2010 at 07:18 PM.
An beagle le dearcadh
BIG question..
Personally, from experience, I found established independents or independent chains always offered the best option..direct contact with ownership..means a lot...salary usually negotiable.. Re multiples..work for set wages, limited contact with constantly-changing management. My opinion.
Fleeg.
Newly registered in 1981
Can I roll out my usual post....
If anyone wants a position in South Yorkshire with a small chain where you are valued drop me a line. There is a well run village pharmacy, bright, airy, consulting room, air-conditioning and motivated staff looking for a manager. Good relations with local doctors that you can build on. And no I don't work for them, Mrs Pharmanaut does.
Where am I?; In the Pharmacy.
Who are you?; The new Number 2.
Who is number 1?; You are number 6.
What do you want?;..................
Top-Class Member
What about finding part time jobs (e.g. 4 days a week)? is it possible in the community in general especially if you were to be the manager?
Registered Pharmacist
I'm biased, and am going to say an independent (although definition of an independent is a bit difficult - the company I work for has 80+ branches, but the owner is a pharmacist and I have his mobile number). I have no targets, and the freedom to do pretty much what I want. I also have a good salary, a flat and a company car, so can't complain at all.
Thousand Plus Poster !!!
if may i ask, what paydens offer for a registered pharmacist who just graduated and done his pre-reg with them. any idea of the starting salary for a relief role?
feel free to reply here or drop me a PM please.
i still did not sign any pre-reg contract, got an offer with paydens+lloyds+day lewis, did not turn up for SD and Coop interviews....... i am a bit lost! plus have heard loads of stories about Lloyds on this forum...
cheers
Moderator
Only have heard good stories re Paydens.
johnep
Defender Of Pills
I'd snap your arm off at the elbow for that job! Unfortunately a move to s.yorkshire would be too much hassle for me.Originally Posted by Pharmanaut
“It's not worth doing something unless you were doing something that someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren't doing.”
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Thank you very much for the information.
Newly registered in 1981
Did I mention it closes at lunchtime?I'd snap your arm off at the elbow for that job! Unfortunately a move to s.yorkshire would be too much hassle for me.
Good sandwich shop next door as well.
Where am I?; In the Pharmacy.
Who are you?; The new Number 2.
Who is number 1?; You are number 6.
What do you want?;..................
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