Sarah
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in both healthcare and education settings
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A dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in both healthcare and education settings. Skilled in pharmacy dispensing, patient care and early years support. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent communication and a commitment to person centred service. Adaptable across NHS, community and educational environments with a proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Experience
Locum Pharmacist Technician - NHS hospital pharmacy / Community pharmacy
(2014-01 - 2015-12)
- Safely and efficiently dispense medicines following SOPs and legal requirements
- Identify potential drug interactions, dose errors and contraindications before dispensing
- Maintain inventory, check expiry dates and manage controlled drugs in compliance with regulations
- Integrate into new pharmacy settings (Hospital and Community)
- Liaise effectively with pharmacists and nurses to ensure safe medicines use
- Follow local SOPs, safeguarding and confidentiality protocols at all times
- Support multidisciplinary teams and contribute to efficient daily workload
Pharmacy Dispenser / Technician - The Christie NHS Hospital
(2007-01 - 2014-12)
- Safely prepared and labelled medicines for oncology inpatients, outpatients and day case units
- Assisted pharmacists with screening prescriptions for interactions, dose errors and chemotherapy protocols
- Managed ordering, rotation and expiry monitoring of high cost stock
- Followed SOPs, legal requirements and Trust policies for safe handling and documentation
- Provided compassionate, person centred support to patients undergoing cancer treatment
- Worked closely with pharmacists, nurses and clinical support staff to ensure timely supply of medicines
- Maintained accurate logs, contributed to audits and supported continuous quality improvement
- Responded effectively to high pressure clinical demands while maintaining accuracy and professionalism
Pharmacy Assistant - Tims and Parker
(2004-01 - 2007-12)
- Collected prescriptions daily from GP surgeries
- Supported patients with queries face-to-face and by telephone
- Ordered and organised stock for the pharmacy counter
- Handing out patients prescriptions confirming patient details
Chemist Assistant - Moss Chemist
(1999-01 - 2003-12)
- Supported patients and the general public with queries
- Ordered stock and maintained pharmacy supplies
- Handled cash and operated the till
- Managed telephone enquiries and prioritised daily workload
NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
(2019-01 - 2021-12)
- Encourage learning through play, sensory activities and early literacy/numeracy tasks
- Maintain a safe, nurturing environment while following safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and staff
- Record children's progress and share observations with teachers to support planning
- Promote positive behaviour using praise, routines and gentle guidance
- Support children with additional needs, adapting activities to ensure equal participation
- Collaborate effectively with teachers and nursery staff to deliver consistent care and learning
- Assist with feeding, toileting, hygiene and comfort routines in line with health and safety standards
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Pharmacy Services - Manchester College
BTEC - Pharmacy Services - Manchester College
NVQ Level 2 - Pharmacy services - Buttercups
