Hospital Pharmacy in Northern Ireland??

[Proteuspal]

guys i went to a pharmacy school in england but would like to work in hospital pharmacy in northern ireland. i am just wondering do things work differently over there? is it possible to pursue the same route to doing a clinical diploma? i am currently doing my pre reg in england, but would appreciate any advice on pursuing the diploma while in northern ireland.

[lamzee]

..I'd wait for the job offer first...heavy competition for all jobs in NI.

[Proteuspal]

Lamzee, is there any perceived bias in northern ireland?say if someone went to interview would their accent/place of origin affect their chance of employment?

[lamzee]

Lamzee, is there any perceived bias in northern ireland?say if someone went to interview would their accent/place of origin affect their chance of employment?

I would imagine not in the hospital sector, or retail multiples. Not nowadays--they have equality targets

[johnep]

I suppose all depends if you are a cat pharmacist or a dog pharmacist.
johnep

[Proteuspal]

ok, so if i did secure a job in NI, does same system apply to doing a clinical diploma-i.e. become affiliated to say...Queens?
How heavy is the competition for jobs? I know Lamzee said it was big, how much bigger than England?

[lamzee]

ok, so if i did secure a job in NI, does same system apply to doing a clinical diploma-i.e. become affiliated to say...Queens?
How heavy is the competition for jobs? I know Lamzee said it was big, how much bigger than England?

Can't help you about clinical diploma I'm afraid--no idea.
Competition very much heavier in NI -- vast oversupply of pharmacists.