Balu Slns

Dedicated and GPhC-accredited Pharmacy Dispenser (NVQ Level 2) with over 3 years of UK community pharmacy experience alongside a robust global clinical pharmacy background. Fully committed to NHS values, patient-centred care, and clinical governance. Eager to secure a Trainee Pharmacy Technician position within the NHS to leverage my strong foundation in dispensing accuracy, Medicine optimization, and multidisciplinary collaboration while completing the required NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Pharmacy Dispenser at South East London pharmacy (2024-12 – Present)

• Label, assemble, and accurately dispense acute and repeat prescriptions, including Controlled Drugs (CDs), under pharmacist supervision in strict compliance with GPhC standards and workplace standards.
• Accurately dispensing and preparation of dosette boxes for high-dependency patients, ensuring continuity of care and supporting the repeat medication services(RMS)
• Successfully support the delivery of NHS services, including Pharmacy First, Hypertension Case Finding, Smoking Cessation, and Community Pharmacy Consultation Services(CPCS).
• Conduct over-the-counter (OTC) consultations utilizing WWHAM protocols, provide evidence-based advice for minor ailments and seamlessly signpost complex cases to the pharmacist or GP when symptoms fall outside OTC scope.
• Assist in the safe coordination and delivery of seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the local community.
• Manage routine stock rotation, expiry date audits, waste management, and the safe disposal/ return of expired or returned medications, and manage the invoices, credit notes and special items purchases.

Pharmacy Assistant at Britannia Pharmacy (2023-02 – 2024-11)

• Supported the dispensing team with accurate prescription assembly, stock refilling, and delivery verification.
• Delivered the quality patient service during prescription handovers, offering clear guidance on OTC medications under clinical supervision.

Lecturer & Clinical Co-ordinator at Manipal Super speciality Hospital (2015 – 2021)

• Delivered instructional training in Pharmacotherapeutics, Clinical pharmacy, and patient care to undergraduate students.
• Coordinate ward-round training activities and emphasized the critical importance of accurate clinical documentation.

Clinical Assistant (Internship) at R.D.T Hospital (2013 – 2014)

• Assisted in ward pharmacy services across Intensive Care and general Medicine departments
• Monitoring patient vitals, completed medication error audits, and supported adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting protocols.

MSc in Biomedical Science – University of Hull (2021 – 2022)

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D-Post baccalaureate) in Pharmacy – JNT University (2011 – 2014)

Bachelor of Pharmacy in Pharmacy – JNT University (2007 – 2011)

Intermediate in Science – India (2005 – 2006)