Come! Join me for OSPAP!

[geekay]

Originally Posted by paul2008

I can't see the pharmalife website this year as my account has been deleted, but it depends if you are looking for community or hospital and remember there are no places in Scotland on that website. If you are looking a hospital there probably only 100 hospitals but some have 7 or more places. Boots, Lloyds etc are not there as far as I can remember.

I had to make a plan for references, things like two employers and my pre-=reg supervisor who luckily I am still in contact with.

Hi Paul,

Sorry there are some issues that I don't get it. You mean you have already found a placement and hence, your account is deleted from Pharmalife? I didn't know that they would just delete the account for whatever reasons. Yes, I realise that the multiples don't post the vacancies there. I suppose they have their own website for the recruitment. If you don't mind, may I ask if you are joining the multiple or independent for your pre reg training?

Do the pre-reg employers ask for UK references? It is not possible to get one as I have never worked in the UK prior to OSPAP. Also, pre-reg application starts way before the commencement of OSPAP. So, almost impossible for a non UK graduate to provide a UK university reference..... I believe many foreign pharmacists out there face the same issues...

[paul2008]

Originally Posted by geekay

Hi Paul,

Sorry there are some issues that I don't get it. You mean you have already found a placement and hence, your account is deleted from Pharmalife? I didn't know that they would just delete the account for whatever reasons. Yes, I realise that the multiples don't post the vacancies there. I suppose they have their own website for the recruitment. If you don't mind, may I ask if you are joining the multiple or independent for your pre reg training?

Do the pre-reg employers ask for UK references? It is not possible to get one as I have never worked in the UK prior to OSPAP. Also, pre-reg application starts way before the commencement of OSPAP. So, almost impossible for a non UK graduate to provide a UK university reference..... I believe many foreign pharmacists out there face the same issues...

When they start putting on places for this year Pharmalife deletes all the old accounts and there is no point in me making a new one. References are one of the biggest hurdles in getting a pre-reg place, but I expect employers will accept a non UK employer and non-UK tutors if you have no choice. I just mentioned that because it was a problem many of us had, there is no answer for everyone. I think you just have to find the people who will give you the most relevant references in your own situation, it helps if they have email and a working postal system. I seem to remember something about there being pre-reg places at http://boots.jobs.

I am doing a hospital pre-reg, always worked in hospital, I just like the environment.

[geekay]

Originally Posted by paul2008

When they start putting on places for this year Pharmalife deletes all the old accounts and there is no point in me making a new one. References are one of the biggest hurdles in getting a pre-reg place, but I expect employers will accept a non UK employer and non-UK tutors if you have no choice. I just mentioned that because it was a problem many of us had, there is no answer for everyone. I think you just have to find the people who will give you the most relevant references in your own situation, it helps if they have email and a working postal system. I seem to remember something about there being pre-reg places at http://boots.jobs.

I am doing a hospital pre-reg, always worked in hospital, I just like the environment.

Hi Paul,

Thank you so much for your valuable advice. I understand what you meant by there's no standard answer for everyone. Prospective employers and background of each applicant are different. Thinking about all the hurdels, sometimes I just feel like giving up the idea of going to the UK. I am living comfortably here and why on earth am I doing all these ...*sigh* But it has always been something that I want to achieve. Just so much uncertainties that appear rather discouraging at times...

[phertuplano]

hello
guys
im from the philippines and working as a pharmacy assistant here in london..
i would like to ask you guys how you applied in OSPAP? is there any interview? because I heard it is very tough to pass for OSPAP...
i hope anybody could reply...
thanks

[paul2008]

Originally Posted by phertuplano

hello
guys
im from the philippines and working as a pharmacy assistant here in london..
i would like to ask you guys how you applied in OSPAP? is there any interview? because I heard it is very tough to pass for OSPAP...
i hope anybody could reply...
thanks

Look at RPSGB website specifically this page where there is an application pack. Rpsgb.org: Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme

Also contact them if you want details after you read the website. I don't know if it is tough or more a lot of paperwork and box ticking.

[geekay]

Originally Posted by phertuplano

hello
guys
im from the philippines and working as a pharmacy assistant here in london..
i would like to ask you guys how you applied in OSPAP? is there any interview? because I heard it is very tough to pass for OSPAP...
i hope anybody could reply...
thanks

Hi Phertuplano,

Yeah, I agree with Paul. That's what most of us did. Just check out the website and email them if you have any queries. They will usually respond pretty fast. Check out all the required documents from the website. That's the most tricky part to begin with. I haven't attended the OSPAP, so can't tell you much if it's tough or not. As for the interview, it really depends on the committee upon reviewing your application. We can't tell for sure. But all I know is, if you are invited for an interview, you need to pay extra 500-600 pounds I believe. The fees are increasing yearly. I haven't been keeping track.