How do i get work in France as a pharmacist ? Im from the UK?

[simorgandotcom]

Been qualified 6 years in the UK. Are there any locum agencies around? Im looking to work anywhere in France but particularly like the South. My French is adequate, as long as I brush up on my french medical terminology I should be OK?

[johnep]

They will put numerous obstacles in your way. Unless you have a confirmed offer, very unlikely that anyone would employ an English pharmacist rather than French.
Johnep

[simorgandotcom]

can i ask why, and how you know ? thanks

[simorgandotcom]

also, is there any other country you can reccommend instead ( preferably where they speak english?!)

[johnep]

Long series of postings on Private RX re pharmacist living in France and trying to become registered and obtain work Ann ? someone.
However, if you are successful, let us know.
johnep

[roc321]

So can we work in Europe as pharmacists without any extra training? I know language would be the biggest issue but are there any extra exams or training?

[johnep]

If you are an EU citizen then you can work in any EU country. Whether there is any work available for you is another matter.
If there was, we would not see so many Spanish, Polish, Bulgarian and Romanian pharmacists trying their luck in the UK. So far never came across a Fench Pharmacist wanting to work in the UK, I wonder why?
johnep

[OrganOlive]

Dr Fosso Toga is a french pharmacist who has been (and still is I presume) working in the UK for many years. He actually is the one who started the whole eradication of the 3 year rule restriction.

[Pharmanaut]

Was there an article in the PJ about this very thing?
Theoretically there is free movement but there are national hoops to jump through and of course you need to have a job offer or its not worth it on spec.

Personally, I would move to a country where there is "socialised medicine", such as Canada, NZ or Australia.
But that's just me - you might be different.

[Zoggite]

If you are an EU citizen then you can work in any EU country. Whether there is any work available for you is another matter.
If there was, we would not see so many Spanish, Polish, Bulgarian and Romanian pharmacists trying their luck in the UK. So far never came across a Fench Pharmacist wanting to work in the UK, I wonder why?
johnep

Because the French are even worse than the Brits at learning another language....
Incidentally, this french website (Offres d'emploi pharmacien (pharmacie, doctorat, pharmacien, officine, assistant, assistante, diplome, BP, titulaire, adjoint, prepa, preparateur) dans le domaine de la santé et de la pharmacie) lists 346 current vacancies for pharmacists in France...