What are the major part-time jobs for Pharmacy students?

[MPharm]

Originally Posted by Jeff

OK - as you're allowed to work - have you considered hotel work - the money isn't good - but there are also the tips.
The hours can be fairly late so you could begin well after the student day has finished and the long summer break is when the the Brighton hotels would need extra staff. If you begin now at a HK hotel you might be able to transfer your job and experience to one within the same group in Brighton.

Jeff

Jeff,

In HK, I am a part-time teacher so that I cannot work any more part-time jobs. Therefore, I would like to seek for some jobs which are closer to pharmacy and work for during the long summer. That is my reason to post a thread here and do some preparation for that,

Thanks for your advice once again,

Lawrence

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by MPharm

Jeff,

In HK, I am a part-time teacher so that I cannot work any more part-time jobs. Therefore, I would like to seek for some jobs which are closer to pharmacy and work for during the long summer. That is my reason to post a thread here and do some preparation for that,

Thanks for your advice once again,

Lawrence

Lawrence,
With your interest in psychiatric pharmacy, you could them consider applying to
View Facility

I think there's a link somewhere for job applicants.

Jeff

[N.T]

Whilst working in a community pharmacy will not provide you with much more than minimum wage it will be most relevant for your studies.

You may also be able to find employment in Brighton hospital pharmacy department on weekends. You should definately try and get (psychatric) hospital experience on vacations (even if you can't get a paid position), it will provide you with experiences that community pharmacy cannot.

Good luck.

[MPharm]

Originally Posted by N.T

Whilst working in a community pharmacy will not provide you with much more than minimum wage it will be most relevant for your studies.

You may also be able to find employment in Brighton hospital pharmacy department on weekends. You should definately try and get (psychatric) hospital experience on vacations (even if you can't get a paid position), it will provide you with experiences that community pharmacy cannot.

Good luck.

N.T,

Thanks for your reply but would you mind telling me what department should I approach for getting a job in hospital?

Thanks,

Lawrence

[johnep]

Oh dear. Who does the advertising and interviews for jobs? Start with HR (human resources), Personnel, General admin office.
johnep

[mm45]

Hi. Im a third year MPharm from Brighton, and I love it you've made the right decision in coming here to study. Regarding part time work there is lots to be had, however as there is an abudance of pharmacy students pharmacy part time work is quite hard to come across, however I know several students, including myself who have worked in pharmacies part time. As for jobs in hospital I know someone working part time in the pharmacy so it is possible, they often advertise on www.nhscareers.com i think.

Most students, however, tend to work in bars, shops and in and about the university. There are plenty of opportunities out there. One thing I would say is everyone goes mad the beginning of the year trying to get part-time work, so you might find it a struggle at first.

In your first year of pharmacy you will get a placement in a community pharmacy, if you get on well with the boss its possible that (if they have a vancancy) they will consider you.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by MPharm

N.T,

Thanks for your reply but would you mind telling me what department should I approach for getting a job in hospital?

Thanks,

Lawrence

The Priory Group - Speculative Enquiries

Jeff

[N.T]

Originally Posted by MPharm

N.T,

Thanks for your reply but would you mind telling me what department should I approach for getting a job in hospital?

Thanks,

Lawrence

Ass Jeff has suggested the Priory in Hove would be a good choice as your have an interest in psychiatric pharmacy.

Contact the Chief Pharmacist directly at the Pharmacy Department of each hospital you approach. It is best to telephone first to find our the specific name of the person you need to write to. Also send a letter to teh Human Resources Department (if you send letters to two different places then generally one will end up getting to the right person...). A list of hospitals is here: Our hospitals

This lists 3 local community pharmacies which may help Brighton and Hove City PCT - Family health - pharmacists

[Tony Schofield]

My advice would be to work in any job you can get into for the biggest wage you can get. I see no point whatsoever in working in a pharmacy as a student. Some courses expect a minimum time but to me the pre-reg year is for working in a pharmacy.

Schools of pharmacy arrange placements and you can obviously revisit such placements if you want to discuss some aspect of working practice. I see students regularly and actually enjoy answering their questions.

If you have aspirations about working in lofty branches of the profession you will be sorely disappointed when you get a job on minimum wage and are used as a "gofor" slave. (hospital or community). Much better to get a minimum wage job in a bar where you can get tips, work under a bit of pressure (if it is busy) and take the opportunity to get to know some of the local members of the opposite sex while they are relaxing and having a drink or two!

I worked in a pharmacy during one holiday, I was stacking shelves and checking off orders. I also worked in a betting shop, as a bingo caller and night shift in a bakery. The latter was very hard work but very well paid enabling me to buy and run a car in the 1970's that was better than many of my lecturers had!

The university experience must also be fun. Blind dedication to practising pharmacy whilst a student will not help you in your future career so don't do it!! There is plenty of time when you are qualified.

Just an aside Lawrence, but you wish to work as a prescriber in the USA? Do they have prescribing pharmacists in the USA? Also, you won't qualify as a prescribing pharmacist for some time after getting your degree.

Relax and have fun. Brighton, they tell me, is great fun. I am going to a conference there at the end of April so I hope so!!!!!!!!!!!

[johnep]

Good advice. I returned to work during hols at BTC simply because that is where I had done my apprenticeship. I got paid about £7/week.
Others had worked on building sites and got £20/week. I wanted industrial experience, so one summer hol I worked 3 months at May and Baker. Here was paid £4.50/week almost half of what I would have earned at BTC. Put me off production work for life.

When you are a student, go for the money.
johnep