Are you allowed to work for another multiple or locum if you’re an employee of one of the big chains?
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Unlikely,the contract is usually worded so that you can't even work for a nearby pharmacy for a number of months/years after leaving!Linnear MRPharmS
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I know many people who do and have never encountered any problems doing it.
Not sure on the content of their contract - so what they may be doing could be breaking the contract. Never heard of anyone getting into strife because of this though.
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Originally posted by Linnear View PostUnlikely,the contract is usually worded so that you can't even work for a nearby pharmacy for a number of months/years after leaving!
That’s rather unfair isn’t it? I can understand them not allowing you to work for another company whilst you’re an employee but to restrict you after you’ve left really sucks. Why do they put this restriction in? To stop you nabbing the “regulars”?
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Originally posted by hannahd View Post
That’s rather unfair isn’t it? I can understand them not allowing you to work for another company whilst you’re an employee but to restrict you after you’ve left really sucks. Why do they put this restriction in? To stop you nabbing the “regulars”?
however, I don't think any employer has ever been successful in sueing an ex-employee who did just that, employment tribunals tend to frown upon such a restrictive clause...
As for locuming or working for a different company if you're an employee of one of the big chains, I don't think they'd quibble too much about that, providing it doesn't affect your ability to work properly when you're working for them. If they wanted to impose such restriction clauses in your contract, I'd make darn sure they pay handsomely for the priviledge!Ze genuine Article, present & perfect!
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Originally posted by Zoggite View PostAs for locuming or working for a different company if you're an employee of one of the big chains, I don't think they'd quibble too much about that, providing it doesn't affect your ability to work properly when you're working for them. If they wanted to impose such restriction clauses in your contract, I'd make darn sure they pay handsomely for the priviledge!
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Originally posted by Jeff View PostThey imposed a clause about locum work in mine. OK the area manager said that what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him - but I was always uncomfortable with the clause.
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Having checked pre-reg contracts from two of the big chains, one restricts working elsewhere without permission from the company and the other has a clause that restricts working a certain radius from another one of their stores.
I'll definitely be reading contracts more carefully in future.
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Originally posted by hannahd View PostI haven't seen my NHS pre-reg contract yet. I accepted without seeing it since I was told that it wouldn't be prepared till nearer to the time I start with them. I'm now afraid, very afraid.............
Multiple pharmacy contracts will generally try and screw you over. NHS contracts will just have mistake cos they're incompetant.
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Originally posted by N.T View PostWouldn't worry about the pre-reg contract. It's very basic. Just read it carefully before you sign to be double careful. Remember, it's never too late to back out if it's terribly bad (which it won't be). Even easier, just ask them to change the contract if it's unreasonable (which they should with no worries). Make sure the salary's correct.
Multiple pharmacy contracts will generally try and screw you over. NHS contracts will just have mistake cos they're incompetant.
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