Summer placement FAQs

Find out more about Well’s summer placement programme and how to apply.

Will I be required to attend an interview? 

No, we won’t be holding interviews for summer placement places. 

How long is the placement? 

The placement is 6 weeks long with two start dates, Monday 13 June 2022 and Monday 1 August 2022.

What is the rate of pay and hours for this position? 

The salary for this position is £8.88p/h, with 37.5 hours per week.

Where are the opportunities available around the UK? 

We have opportunities to join our summer placement all over the UK. When you apply, we’ll ask you to provide the postcode of where you’ll be living during your six week placement. This helps us find you a pharmacy as close as possible to where you’ll be living.

Please bear in mind that your nearest Well pharmacy may not be suitable to host a summer placement.

We would recommend that you check out your closest pharmacy using our pharmacy finder.

Am I able to start the placement later? 

We have two available start dates to accommodate students in the summer, June and August.

Is the placement available to all MPharm students? 

Yes, the placement is available to all years, 1, 2 and 3. The duration of the placement is the same for all years. 

Is there an opportunity to work for Well? 

Each region has a variety of opportunities available for part-time work, and there may be opportunities to work for Well Pharmacy after your placement, depending on your location. The Regional Manager or Area Operations Manager for your area will discuss this with you towards the end of your placement.

When will I hear back about my application? 

Once your application is completed and submitted, you will receive an automatic response to confirm we have received it. As applications are open until the end of March, if you are successful you may not hear back until April to confirm your place.

I am an international student. Am I eligible for Well’s summer placement? 

If you have the correct eligibility to work in the UK and can provide proof of this upon application, you can apply for our summer placement. 

If you do not have the correct eligibility, unfortunately you will be unable to apply for this position. 

Will I be eligible to apply for a Pre-registration 2023/24 position if I complete a summer placement? 

If you are a 3rd Year MPharm student, you will have the opportunity to apply for a Foundation Training place.

You will be contacted during your placement to determine whether you would like to be considered for a Foundation Training place.

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