AISWARIA VARGHESE
London,UK
Summary
Motivated and patient‑focused Trainee Pharmacist with strong community pharmacy experience across the UK. Skilled in dispensing, clinical interventions, patient counselling, medicines optimisation, and supporting a wide range of NHS pharmacy services. Demonstrates excellence in delivering patient‑centred care, managing daily pharmacy operations, mentoring staff, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to advancing clinical competence and upholding high standards of safe, effective medicine use, with a dedicated focus on improving patient quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee Pharmacist
Feltham Pharmacy
London
2023.05 - 2026.07
- Provide safe and effective patient care under the supervision of the responsible pharmacist while developing clinical decision-making skills.
- Deliver Pharmacy First services, assessing patients, providing appropriate advice, and referring when required according to clinical pathways.
- Support the pharmacist in providing Emergency Contraception services, including patient consultations and clinical assessment.
- Develop confidence in patient counselling for prescription medicines, OTC treatments, and minor ailments.
- Perform dispensing activities including prescription processing, accuracy checking support, and preparation of compliance aids such as dosette boxes.
- Participate in regular case presentations to discuss clinical scenarios, reflect on learning, and improve professional practice.
- Maintain and update the GPhC e-portfolio, recording learning outcomes, reflections, and evidence of competency development.
- Support and train pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and improving dispensary workflow.
- Improve patient communication skills through regular OTC consultations and health advice.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.
Pharmacy Dispenser
ASDA Pharmacy
Feltham, London
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Dispense and process prescriptions accurately while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
- Receive, label, prepare, and check repeat prescriptions according to pharmacy procedures.
- Prepare and manage dosette boxes for patients requiring compliance support.
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records and process prescription information.
- Liaise with patients, GP surgeries, and healthcare providers to resolve prescription queries.
- Ensure medicines are received, stored, and maintained according to manufacturer requirements and legal standards.
- Support stock management, ordering, expiry date checks, and inventory control.
- Ensure prescriptions are accurately endorsed, counted, and completed.
- Assist with pharmacy administrative procedures and monthly operational processes.
Pharmacy Dispenser
Tigris Pharmacy
Hounslow, London
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Provided safe dispensing services and appropriate medication advice following SOPs and pharmacy protocols.
- Assisted patients with OTC medicine selection and minor ailment advice.
- Maintained correct storage conditions, including monitoring refrigerated medicines.
- Managed stock levels, placed medicine orders, and maintained inventory records.
- Supported administrative duties and maintained accurate pharmacy documentation.
Pharmacy Dispenser
Lloyds Pharmacy
Acton, London
2018.08 - 2020.09
- Dispensed prescriptions, prepared labels, and ensured accurate prescription processing.
- Communicated with patients and healthcare providers to obtain correct prescription information.
- Supported delivery of NHS pharmacy services including New Medicine Service (NMS), Medicines Use Reviews (MUR), EPS, and Flu Vaccination services.
- Processed electronic prescriptions and managed click-and-collect medication services.
- Performed blood pressure monitoring and blood glucose testing.
- Maintained accurate patient information using the COMPASS system.
- Supported pharmacy team development and daily dispensary operations.
- Assisted with stock rotation, ordering, and reduction of medicine wastage.
- Managed administrative tasks including telephone enquiries, prescription requests, cash handling, and inventory management.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science
India /2008 - /2011
Aston University
Birmingham, UK /2024 - /2025
Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science
India /2004 - /2008
Skills
NHS Pharmacy First service delivery
Patient counselling and communication
Clinical interventions
Prescription screening and processing
Dosette box preparation and medicines compliance support
OTC consultation and recommendation
Medicines safety and legal compliance
Staff training and supervision
Case presentation and reflective learning
Electronic patient record management
Excellent patient communication and counselling skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
Effective organisation and time management
Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
Adaptable with a strong willingness to learn and develop clinically
Efficient time management
Communication excellence
Drug interaction assessment
NHS services familiarity
Administering flu shots
Multitasking mastery
Knowledge on over-the-counter drugs
Managing controlled substances
Pharmacological calculations
Over-The-Counter advice provision
Dispensing prescription medicines
Immunisation certification
Blood pressure monitoring
Patient education and counselling
Certification
- Trainee Pharmacist 2025–26 (Exam given in June – Awaiting results)
- OSPAP Graduate 2024–25
- Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Certificate (FPGEC – USA) – June 2015
- Registered Pharmacist (RPH – India) – January 2009
Timeline
Trainee Pharmacist
Feltham Pharmacy
2023.05 - 2026.07
Pharmacy Dispenser
ASDA Pharmacy
2022.10 - 2023.05
Pharmacy Dispenser
Tigris Pharmacy
2022.03 - 2022.10
Pharmacy Dispenser
Lloyds Pharmacy
2018.08 - 2020.09
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science
/2008 - /2011
Aston University
/2024 - /2025
Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science
/2004 - /2008