Rhea Vaidya

An aspiring pharmacist and motivated MPharm student at University College London, a world-leading university, with strong academic performance across core first-year modules. Gained extensive early exposure to pharmacy practice through community, hospital, and third-sector placements, developing practical skills in dispensing, patient communication, and shadowing clinical services including Pharmacy First and blood pressure consultations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to public health and patient education through delivering presentations on pharmacy roles, national health campaigns, and common childhood illnesses, alongside active involvement in UCL Fight the Fakes, raising awareness of global issues such as falsified medicines and antimicrobial resistance.

Educated at a top grammar school in England, achieving excellent GCSE and A-level results. A conscientious, reliable, and adaptable individual with excellent time management, communication, and teamwork skills, able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. Keen to further develop leadership skills and build knowledge within regulatory affairs, with a strong interest in patient-centred and multidisciplinary care.

Community Pharmacy Placement - Greenlight Pharmacy - Euston

Seven 2-hour placements

• Supported dispensing processes under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures
• Answered patient queries and provided basic healthcare advice within scope of practice
• Shadowed patient-facing services, including blood pressure checks and Pharmacy First consultations
• Developed communication skills and professionalism in a busy community pharmacy environment

Community Pharmacy Placement - Day Lewis Pharmacy - Twickenham

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

January 2025 (1 day) and January 2026 (5 days)

• Supported dispensing processes under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures
• Answered patient queries and provided basic healthcare advice within scope of practice
• Shadowed patient-facing services, including blood pressure checks and Pharmacy First consultations
• Developed communication skills and professionalism in a busy community pharmacy environment

Community Pharmacy Placement - Day Lewis Pharmacy - Sanderstead

(2025-10 - 2025-10)

October 2025 (4 days)

• Supported dispensing processes under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures
• Answered patient queries and provided basic healthcare advice within scope of practice
• Shadowed patient-facing services, including blood pressure checks and Pharmacy First consultations
• Developed communication skills and professionalism in a busy community pharmacy environment

Hospital Pharmacy Placement - St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing

(2025-03 - 2025-03)

March 2025 (2 days)

• Observed hospital pharmacy operations and the role of pharmacists within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Gained insight into medicines management in a secondary care setting
• Developed understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration in hospital practice

Hospital Pharmacy Placement - Mortimer Market Centre

(2026-06 - 2026-06)

June 2026 (4 days)

• Helped dispense medication
• Helped patients by processing prescriptions and answering any queries they had
• Shadowed staff with prescription counselling

Third Sector Placement - Volunteer - Winkfield Resource Centre

(2025-06 - 2025-06)

June 2025 (5 days). Volunteered at a social support centre for adults with physical and learning disabilities

• Assisted service users with structured activities including art, craft, ceramics, and mixed media
• Developed empathy, adaptability, and communication skills when working with individuals with diverse support needs
• Gained valuable experience in inclusive, person-centred care outside a traditional healthcare setting

Pharmacy Work Experience - Shah Pharmacy - 382 Bath Road Hounslow TW4 7HT

(2022-12 - 2023-06)

An insight into the day-to-day running of a pharmacy

Chemistry Associate - Tiffin Girls School

(2022-09 - 2023-12)

• Helped organize a workshop for Year 11 students giving an insight into A-level chemistry

MPharm - Pharmacy - University College London (2024-09)

MPharm - 1st Year Results - Pharmacy - University College London (2024-09 - 2025-06)

A-level - Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics - Tiffin Girls School (2022-09 - 2024-06)

GCSE - General Education - Tiffin Girls School (2017-09 - 2024-06)