Hello
I am an overseas pharmacist; I would like to practice pharmacy in the UK. I am fully aware of the RPSGB requirements but I need more information about a certain issue. I am on student visa at the moment. I know that before I can work in the UK I need to get a work permit, the latter is normally applied for by the potential employer and that puts an extra hurdle in front of people from outside the EU. This is because not all employers like to do the applying bit. I was wondering if anyone on here has got some experience with trying to find employment as a pharmacist who requires a work permit. Is it very difficult to find an employer (Boots, Lloyds or any other employer) who is willing to apply for a work permit on behalf of an overseas pharmacist they want to employ? I really need to have an idea about the real picture before I invest at least £12000 to attain an OSPAP qualification.
Thanks so much.
I am an overseas pharmacist; I would like to practice pharmacy in the UK. I am fully aware of the RPSGB requirements but I need more information about a certain issue. I am on student visa at the moment. I know that before I can work in the UK I need to get a work permit, the latter is normally applied for by the potential employer and that puts an extra hurdle in front of people from outside the EU. This is because not all employers like to do the applying bit. I was wondering if anyone on here has got some experience with trying to find employment as a pharmacist who requires a work permit. Is it very difficult to find an employer (Boots, Lloyds or any other employer) who is willing to apply for a work permit on behalf of an overseas pharmacist they want to employ? I really need to have an idea about the real picture before I invest at least £12000 to attain an OSPAP qualification.
Thanks so much.
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