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
