Ayomide Fadesire

Ambitious and patient-focused MPharm student with more than three years of combined experience across pharmacy, healthcare support and care settings, including community pharmacy practice, pharmacy management and specialist Substance Use Dependency (SUD) research. Experienced in patient-facing communication, medicines-related support, pharmacy operations, leadership and delivering compassionate, non-judgemental care. Brings a distinctive combination of frontline pharmacy experience and research expertise in stigma, substance dependency and equitable healthcare.

Highly organised, adaptable and confident working independently or within multidisciplinary teams, with a strong commitment to patient safety, professional standards and continuous development.

Pharmacy Advisor - Boots Pharmacy, UK - UK

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

• Supported pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team in a busy community setting, contributing to safe, efficient and patient-centred pharmacy services.
• Provided professional first-line support to patients and customers, using active listening and clear communication to understand needs and respond appropriately.
• Supported dispensing and prescription-related workflow while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, attention to detail and adherence to established procedures.
• Handled healthcare and medicines-related enquiries within role boundaries and escalated clinical or complex queries to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Built rapport with patients from varied backgrounds and adapted communication to different needs and levels of health literacy.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to prioritise workload, resolve queries and maintain a high standard of service during busy periods.
• Developed practical insight into community pharmacy as an accessible point of contact for healthcare, prevention and wellbeing.

Pharmacy Manager - Alobson Pharmacy

(2026-01 - 2026-07)

• Supported the day-to-day management and smooth operation of a community pharmacy, balancing patient care, service delivery and operational priorities.
• Coordinated pharmacy activities and supported colleagues to maintain an organised, professional and patient-focused environment.
• Communicated confidently with patients and customers, responding to healthcare enquiries and ensuring concerns were appropriately escalated.
• Applied leadership, delegation, organisation and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities and support efficient pharmacy operations.
• Promoted high standards of professionalism, confidentiality, customer service and attention to detail across daily activities.
• Helped create an approachable environment where patients felt comfortable seeking advice and discussing their healthcare needs.

Substance Use Dependency (SUD) Research Intern - University of Strathclyde

(2026-08 - 2026-08)

• Undertook focused research into Substance Use Dependency and stigma within healthcare, with particular relevance to community pharmacy and patient-facing practice.
• Explored how language, tone, attitudes and professional behaviours can reinforce or reduce stigma experienced by people affected by substance dependency.
• Examined the role of healthcare and pharmacy professionals in providing respectful, compassionate and equitable care while supporting treatment, harm reduction and recovery.
• Reviewed academic and professional evidence relating to substance use, dependency, treatment engagement, relapse, recovery and healthcare stigma.
• Explored how personality traits and gender-related factors may influence patterns and experiences of substance use, developing a broader understanding of individual and social determinants.
• Translated research findings into practical messages for healthcare professionals, strengthening skills in evidence appraisal, professional communication and public health education.
• Developed the 'Beyond the Label' awareness project, including a professional poster and public-facing website designed to improve understanding, challenge stigma and signpost people towards support.
• Presented complex research concepts in an accessible way for non-specialist audiences, demonstrating strong communication and health-promotion skills.

Care Professional - Pinpoint Care

(2023-11 - 2025-02)

• Provided compassionate, person-centred support to individuals with a range of care needs, promoting dignity, independence, safety and wellbeing.
• Built trusting relationships with service users through respectful communication, active listening and a calm, professional approach.
• Supported individuals with day-to-day needs while remaining attentive to changes in wellbeing and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintained confidentiality and professional boundaries while working with sensitive personal information.
• Worked reliably as part of a wider care team, communicating relevant information and contributing to continuity of care.
• Developed strong interpersonal, safeguarding, time-management and problem-solving skills that transfer directly to patient-facing pharmacy practice.

Master of Pharmacy - MPharm - Robert Gordon University