lloyds System

[Monster]

Really? Are they all leaving? What area is that in?

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by Monster

Really? Are they all leaving? What area is that in?

It's a potential problem with any new acquisition (by any company) - the staff don't enjoy change - it's stressful.

Jeff

[johnep]

All over the country it seems managers are leaving to become locums and techs go to hospitals as soon as achieve qualification of nvq3.
johnep

[Onion Bunny]

Originally Posted by johnep

All over the country it seems managers are leaving to become locums and techs go to hospitals as soon as achieve qualification of nvq3.
johnep

I feel I may do the same... I hate the shop and frequent emails bombarding about MURs (we have a 'league table' to see who do the most MURs in the region, and so far we're at the bottom...)

When I did my pre-reg with them, they said there'll be a loyalty bonus of £10,000 after working for 4 years with them (including pre-reg)... so far this is my 2nd years and 7 months working with them...I don't know whether to stay til I got the money or look for a job somewhere else... probably everywhere is the same...?

[Pharmanaut]

Originally Posted by Onion Bunny

I feel I may do the same... I hate the shop and frequent emails bombarding about MURs (we have a 'league table' to see who do the most MURs in the region, and so far we're at the bottom...)

When I did my pre-reg with them, they said there'll be a loyalty bonus of £10,000 after working for 4 years with them (including pre-reg)... so far this is my 2nd years and 7 months working with them...I don't know whether to stay til I got the money or look for a job somewhere else... probably everywhere is the same...?

What is 10K after tax and NI.
Would you have made this up with a higher paid job elsewhere?

[JonF]

Leaving Lloyds was best decision i ever made! This was before MUR's but the target culture was still evident. I think we had to try and push Family medical books etc. etc. The final straw came when we had a new area manager, not a pharmacist, his background was office supplies and didn't have a clue about pharmacy.

My branch was constantly above target for NHS and OTC but all they seemed bothered about was how many GP's i had visited to discuss the months relevant email bulletin about how great Lloyds were. What was really annoying was that as we were in a health centre we were constantly seeing the GP's and other staff, who regularly popped in or phoned for advice etc!!

Get out, money ain't everything!

[Onion Bunny]

Any suggestions as to which companies are good to work for please?

[johnep]

Of the multiples, probably Sd pay best rates and are most relaxed, besides providing electronic MUR facilities.
johnep

[Web Ferret]

This has turned away from the original IT thread but having managed for both Superdrug and Lloyds, smaller groups and independents get my locum services now.

[Onion Bunny]

Originally Posted by johnep

Of the multiples, probably Sd pay best rates and are most relaxed, besides providing electronic MUR facilities.
johnep

pardon me...but what does 'Sd' stands for please?