Before setting up PL-UK I worked for Boots for 8 years as a relief manager, pharmacy manager and eventually store manager. Even then, in 2004, many of the more experienced managers were staying with Boots for one reason, the pension scheme. After the dot.com bubble burst, Boots were the only FTSE 100 company who had enough money in the pension scheme due to their foresight in pulling out of stocks and shares and moving all the funds to high quality bonds before the bubble burst.
So how do those same experienced managers feel now that Boots are trying to change the goalposts on them? Betrayed, annoyed, surprised? I would guess the first two but not the last.
It comes as no surprise nowadays when a company closes it’s final salary pension scheme as it’s happened so often but I do feel for my ex-colleagues. So what should they do?
To be honest, I don’t think there is a right answer. I would happily take them on to my agencies books as the vast majority are highly capable pharmacists who are professional, reliable and up to date with CPD. However, in terms or retirement planning, they are still probably safer working for Boots as “private” pensions are even more of a minefield than company pension schemes.
Having said that, if there are experienced pharmacists out there who decide that this is the last straw, give PL-UK a ring on 0333 123 3344, we’d be delighted to get you on board.

PL-UK – for all the best pharmacy jobs

We are looking to work with professional, reliable pharmacists who are willing to work on an emergency booking basis.

For some reason we seem to be receiving more and more emergency requests every morning and companies are will to pay top rates to fill these last minute emergencies.

To work as one of our emergency locums we need locum pharmacists to be available from 8am in the morning so we can ensure that pharmacies open on time, or as need to on-time as possible.

Call Linda or Lynne if you are interested in working on an emergency basis 0333 123 3344

PL-UK – for all the best pharmacy jobs

Lloyds Pharmacy to cut up to 100 jobs from Head Office.

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2010/02/05/lloyds-pharmacy-set-to-axe-100-jobs-in-coventry-92746-25768613/

PL-UK are looking to develop the service we provide to both locum pharmacists and locum coordinators by identifying key locums in each geographical area. A key locum will have a history of providing a first class locum service, be MUR accredited and be able to provide PL-UK with excellent references from pharmacies they have worked at in the last three months.

Once identified as one of PL-UK’s key locums our intention is for that locum to be first in-line for locum work in their geographical area. We will work really hard to make sure that the locum has a full diary on the days they wish to work and we will endevour to provide them with a level of service they can’t receive from any other pharmacy locum agency.

If you are interested in becoming one of PL-UK’s key locums, give Shaun a call on 0333 123 3344

PL-UK for all the best pharmacy jobs

January 22nd is the deadline for voting in the national board elections.

This is, without doubt, the most important election in the 150 plus years since the Society was established. I know that pharmacists can be apathetic about these things because the Society has been seen to be ineffectual for individual pharmacist and too biased towards pharmacy owners, particularly the multiples. I would agree.

However we have an opportunity to make a difference, so please vote. Click on the link below

http://beta.pharmacyplb.com/about-us/national-pharmacy-boards.asp