I read somewhere that 25% of women under 25 check Facebook before visiting the bathroom in the morning! I’m not sure if this is true or how the researchers came up with the data but it indicates how important Social Media is to people today.
However it’s really important that you are careful with what you Tweet and Facebook at this blog post my marketing friend Jim Connolly and includes a quote from a business women who lost an important contract due to inappropriate use of Social Media.
I regularly work as a locum pharmacist, usually in one of five secure establishments in the North East. On a number of occasions over recent years, the contract to supply healthcare services to these establishments has gone “out to tender” with a local PCT usually winning the contract.
This time, the contract has been awarded to a provider from outside the NHS and there is a lot of uncertainty for the staff with many looking for new positions elsewhere in the NHS. As a private provider of services to the NHS, I’m all in favour of private companies supporting the NHS but I can understand the pharmacy team’s concern. As they say better the devil you know
I have worked with the company concerned (not mentioning names at present as I believe an appeal is in progress) and I’m sure the staff will be fine – we recruited both locum pharmacists and a new permanent pharmacy manager for them in a different location, and all spoke highly of the company.
So, if you are in this position, don’t worry too much. Find out about the company and their plans for you establishment and just think, if you are like most NHS employees you will moan about your bosses most of the time, the new guys and gals might be better to work for!!!
Shaun
The New Year is traditionally a time when people look at their careers and think ”Do I want to be doing the same thing next Christmas?” If you are considering changing pharmacy jobs or becoming a pharmacy locum, give the PL-UK team a ring, we’d be delighted to help 0333 123 3344
Baring any emergencies or extreme weather events (Look at met office for the end of the week!) today should be my last day working as a locum pharmacist this side of Christmas but does this mean an easy ride to the holiday season? Oh no!
At PL-UK we are working on two exciting improvements to the service we provide both clients and pharmacists/pharmacy staff. One of these improves the service we provide to locum pharmacists and the other will redically change the service we provide to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians looking for new permanent pharmacy jobs.
Watch this space for more information … and I hope the snow stays away!
It’s that time of year again when we are all frantically buying gifts to give to loved ones at Christmas and looking forward to a well earned rest over the festive period. At PL-UK we try to make the most of the Christmas and New Year holiday whilst maintaining a effective service for locums and clients.
Over the next week, Lynne and Linda will be calling all the locums we have working over the period Christmas day to Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January to make sure that their diaries and perfectly synced to our plans and likewise, contacting all our clients as well to make sure they are expecting locums when we have them booked.
However, we also understand that pharmacists can fall ill over the festive period and that severe weather can cause problems, so we stay open to make sure all pharmacies are covered. The official opening hours for the holiday week can be found below but I will be on call throughout the week to support where necessary. I might not answer the phone straight away (outside the hours below) if I’m in the middle of eating my Turkey or beating the kids on “Let’s Dance” on the Wii, but I will check my mobile regularly and get back to you ASAP.
Friday 24th December – 8-11am
Saturday 25th - office closed.
Sunday 26th December - office closed.
Monday 27th – call Shaun’s mobile between 8am and 11am
Tuesday 28th – call Shaun’s mobile between 8am and 11am
Wednesday 29th – Office open 8-10am
Thursday 30th – Office open 8-10am
Friday 31st January - Office open 8-10am
Saturday 1st January 2010 – Office closed
Sunday 2nd January – Office Closed
Monday 3rd January – call Shaun’s mobile between 8am and 11am
Click on the links above for Shaun’s mobile number
Agency Workers Regulations – how does it effect me?
The simple answer is it doesn’t. …. in most cases. For more expert guidance than I can supply as a pharmacist rather than a legal bod please click on the link below. http://www.pcg.org.uk/cms/documents/01109%20PCG%20A4%2020PP%20BROCHURE%20SINGLE%20PAGES.pdf
One in a lifetime opportunity – pharmacist required in Tonga
We have been approached by a not for profit pharmacy in the Kingdom of Tonga asking us to recruit a pharmacist to work at one of the health centres in the Kingdom. This opportunity will definately not come up again for if you fancy a complete change of scene and an opportunity to live on [...]
Just a quick post to remind all pharmacist that they need to renew their GPhC registration by the 31st October. So you still have a month to pay but if you are anything like me, if you don’t do it now, there’s a chance you’ll forget!
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