ANU ALONGE
Farnborough
Summary
GPhC-registered Pharmacist with a 2:1 MPharm from the University of East Anglia and experience delivering patient-centred care within community pharmacy. Confident in medicines optimisation, clinical assessment, patient counselling and the safe and effective supply of medicines, alongside the delivery of NHS and Boots private clinical services, including Pharmacy First. Committed to building strong patient relationships, improving access to healthcare and continually developing my clinical practice. Aspiring to undertake an Independent Prescribing qualification to further expand my contribution to community-based patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Boots
Yateley
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver safe, patient-centred care, ensuring the appropriate and effective use of medicines in line with clinical guidelines and professional standards.
- Conduct clinical assessments and provide evidence-based advice for a broad range of acute and chronic conditions, referring appropriately where further assessment is required.
- Provide NHS and Boots private clinical services, including Pharmacy First, delivering timely assessment, treatment and appropriate referral to improve patient access to primary healthcare.
- Clinically screen prescriptions, identifying interactions, contraindications, dosing issues and other medication-related risks, and taking appropriate action to optimise patient safety.
- Counsel patients on medicines, treatment options and self-care, using clear, individualised communication to support adherence and shared decision-making.
- Build strong patient and customer relationships through effective communication, active listening and a patient-centred approach, managing concerns professionally and maintaining confidentiality and trust.
Foundation Training Pharmacist (Pre-Registration Year)
Heatherside Pharmacy
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with the safe supply of medicines by assembling prescriptions accurately, identifying discrepancies and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.
- Contributed to a smooth dispensary workflow during busy periods by prioritising tasks and maintaining clear communication with the team.
- Delivered effective patient counselling using simple, structured explanations to aid understanding and adherence.
- Directed patients to trusted sources, including the Patient Information Leaflet and NHS Online Guidance, to support patient understanding beyond the pharmacy.
- Regularly signposted patient to suitable NHS services when issues were beyond the pharmacy’s scope.
- Conducted OTC consultations using WWHAM, allowing me to recommend appropriate products, provide lifestyle advice or safely refer when red flags were identified.
- Supported medication reviews by gathering information on adherence, symptoms and patient concerns.
- Used pharmaceutical calculations to support safe dispensing, such as converting mg doses to mL for suspensions, determining tablets quantities when unclear on prescriptions and completing end of life dose conversions to assist carers in administering medicines correctly.
- Managed queries from patients, carers, nurses, and prescribers by gathering relevant information, checking guidelines or PMR histories, and giving clear, safe responses.
- Build trust by responding to queries promptly, following up with updates and offering practical solutions.
- Applied SOPs, documentation, and risk-reduction processes in daily practice, including CD management, near-miss documentation, date checking and prescription validation steps.
Interprofessional Learning Placement
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Participated in an Interprofessional Learning (IPL) group, working on patient case studies to optimise treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to review and improve patient care strategies.
- Gained insight into clinical decision-making, treatment pathways, and patient support considerations.
Research Placement
Institute of Cancer Research
London
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked on a liquid biopsy diagnostic project, analysing blood samples for potential cancer detection.
- Completed mycoplasma testing and learned the importance of quality control in biomedical research.
Pharmacy Work Experience
Frimley Park Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Gained early insight into the dispensing process and patient communication.
- Worked with the dispensing robot and supported accurate labelling.
Education
MPharm (Hons) - Pharmacy
University of East Anglia
Norwich01.2024
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy
All Hallows Catholic Sixth Form College
Farnham01.2020
GCSEs -
All Hallows Catholic School
Farnham01.2018
Skills
Clinical and Pharmaceutical Skills
- Patient counselling and triage
- Medicines optimisation
- Clinical screening exposure
- Safe dispensing and accuracy
- OTC consultations
- SOP adherence
Transferable Skills
- Strong teamwork, and communication
- Leadership abilities
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Compassionate patient care
Technical Skills
- PMR systems (Columbus, Rx Web, Analyst)
- Microsoft Office
- NHS & Boots Pharmacy Platforms (PharmaOutcomes, Outcomes For Health, DigiPharma)
- Digital communications (NHSmail, Outlook Mail)
- EPS system
Hobbies and interests
- Youth mentoring – Supporting teenagers through weekly youth sessions and creating positive, engaging environments.
- Music & performance – Singing in a church choir and collaborating with musicians during weekly services.
- Charity & community involvement – Organising and participating in fundraising events, including 5K charity runs.
References
- Dr Oluremi Olamigoke, Senior Bridge Engineer, remmyayo1@yahoo.com
- Alan Mansfield, Pharmacist, alanjmansfield@gmail.com
Timeline
Pharmacist
Boots
01.2026 - Current
Foundation Training Pharmacist (Pre-Registration Year)
Heatherside Pharmacy
01.2024 - 01.2025
Interprofessional Learning Placement
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2023
Research Placement
Institute of Cancer Research
08.2019 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Work Experience
Frimley Park Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2017
MPharm (Hons) - Pharmacy
University of East Anglia
A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry, Philosophy
All Hallows Catholic Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
All Hallows Catholic School